Shazia Mirza
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Fringe 2017 - Nasty Women on the Fringe
Guests include: Ayesha Hazarika, Lucy Porter, Shazia Mirza, Yuriko Kotani, Viv Groskop, Juliet Meyers, Rosie Wilby, Susan Murray, Jane Hill, Pippa Evans, Janey Godley, Jo Jo Sutherland, Kate Smurthwaite, Desiree Birch, Jenny Collier, Kelly D Hunter, Jing Lusi, Bisha K Ali and more.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 25th July 2017Interview with Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 24th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza's comedy is known for being packed with social and political comment, and it looks as though her latest show With Love From St Tropez will not disappoint, delving deeper into issues relating to what we wear, what we look like, and how this affects how society treats us. Shazia will be performing at the Guilded Balloon Teviot throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 20th July 2017BWW Q&A- Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 201710 comedians on how 'The Big Yin' influenced them
We asked budding and veteran comedians what makes Billy Connolly] and his brand of comedy so special.
i Newspaper, 14th June 2017Video: Witty comebacks to sexist banter
It is a sad reality that sexist jokes and banter continue to be a part of many women's lives. Sometimes you might wish you had the perfect comeback, so how can you get the last laugh? We asked four comedians - Tiff Stevenson, Ellie Taylor, Desiree Burch and Shazia Mirza - to give us their wittiest responses to common sexist comments.
Derrick Evans, BBC, 8th March 2017Review - Shazia Mirza: The Kardashians Made Me Do It
Shazia Mirza broke the mold of conventional comedy last night.
Abby Kwantes, The Latest, 3rd March 2017Comics share their tips for dealing with tough crowds
We ask comedians for their advice on facing a tough crowd at work.
Kirstie Brewer, The Guardian, 20th January 2017'They want Muslims to be offended, but we aren't'
BBC2 sketch "Real Housewives of Isis" has been criticised as 'morally bankrupt' but many say such satire is a British tradition and can help in fight against terrorists.
Alexandra Topping, The Guardian, 6th January 2017Leicester Comedy Festival line-up announced
Next year's Leicester Comedy Festival will have as many events as ever, despite the headline sponsorship deal coming to an end.
Tom Mack, Leicester Mercury, 7th November 2016