Shaparak Khorsandi
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Jenny Eclair and Shappi Khorsandi write new musical
Comedians Jenny Eclair, Shappi Khorsandi and Natalie Haynes are to write a new musical comedy called Women in Power as part of Nuffield Southampton Theatres' latest season.
The Stage, 7th June 2018Shappi Khorsandi: Mistress and Misfit - review
It is hard to be sure what will feature in the show from night to night but certainly at The Lowry the material was of a very high quality that should ensure a good night wherever the show plays.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 4th June 2018Shappi Khorsandi review
In her new show Mistress and Misfit the stand-up delivers droll tales, gasp-inducing skits and a Georgian history lesson.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th May 2018Shappi Khorsandi review
The way she effectively plays with the audience, makes the conversation just that little bit too personal, but never lets it get uncomfortable, was great to see.
Mariana Feijó, Funny Women, 18th May 2018Stand-ups on Maxine Peake's Funny Cow
'It made me proud of everything I've been through'. Rhona Cameron, Rachel Fairburn and Shappi Khorsandi give their verdict on the film in which Peake plays an aspiring comic in a man's world.
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 15th May 2018Comedy review: Shappi Khorsandi, Mistress and Misfit
Norfolk was always going to be a fitting date on Shappi Khorsandi's latest tour which focuses on the life of Horatio Nelson's great passion - Lady Emma Hamilton.
Geraldine Scott, The Eastern Daily Press, 9th March 2018How do comics survive life on the road?
How do comics survive life on the road? They rob their minibars, turn roadies into bird-watchers - and read The Da Vinci Code.
Tim Jonze and Jenny Stevens, The Guardian, 20th February 2018Shappi Khorsandi opens up on sexism in comedy
Hit stand-up Shappi Khorsandi has told ITV News she has battled sexist attitudes throughout her career on stage - while being harassed by leery men in the crowd.
ITV, 7th February 2018Sally Phillips: 'TV comedy is still sexist'
Television comedy is still sexist, despite greater numbers of women progressing in the business. That's the view of Sally Phillips, who discussed the issue on Radio 4's flagship Today programme this morning.
Chortle, 6th February 2018Comedy books of the year
Funny tomes for not-so funny times including books by Robert Webb, Joan Rivers and Eddie Izzard.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 15th December 2017