Shazia Mirza
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Shazia Mirza: Cancel culture is a myth
Maureen Lipman is the latest to claim humour is under threat. I think that's a joke in itself.
Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 23rd December 2021Shazia Mirza: This is the truth about racist jokes
The Yorkshire cricket race row shows people are still claiming that abuse is just acceptable joshing. It isn't.
Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 10th November 2021Shazia Mirza talks her upcoming tour Coconut
After a year in lockdown, Shazia Mirza is back in Nottingham with her new show Coconut. We chat to her about Bear Grylls' The Island, crying in Poundland, and what she's most excited about for her tour.
Lizzy O'Riordan, Leftlion, 18th October 2021Shazia Mirza: Coconut at Soho Theatre review
This sharp show should push Mirza to another level.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th September 2021Shazia Mirza interview
Shazia Mirza tells how she managed to make money out of comedy - even though it isn't well paid.
John Wright, The Telegraph, 12th September 2021Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film
Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.
British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2021Steve Bennett compiles his most memorable shows of 2020
The year when no gig was normal...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2020Live review: Frog & Bucket
It's good to be back! Inside the UK's first comedy club gig for four months.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th July 2020Inside the UK's first socially distanced comedy show
The Frog & Bucket was chosen to host a pilot performance before music venues and theatres can welcome back audiences.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 30th July 2020Frog & Bucket to host first post-covid indoor comedy
Manchester's Frog and Bucket comedy club has been chosen to produce a pilot live comedy show on Wednesday 29 July ahead of other venues opening on Saturday 1 August. The evening will be a showcase and fundraiser for the Women in Comedy Festival with the all female line consisting of Shazia Mirza, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Barbara Nice and Ola Labib.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th July 2020