North London’s search for its next comedy star is moving to the stage this September, when shortlisted contestants will battle it out over two live heats for a place in the grand final and a chance to win £1,000.Are You Funny? The Comedy Competition, organised by JTT Events in partnership with Jongl...
Bold theatre tackling sexual trauma and social invisibility, a sparkling solo show about careers and dating, and a major programme of Turkish-language comedy are among the Turkish cultural highlights at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Scotland’s capital is once again welcoming performers and a...
After a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, upcoming comedy talent Louise Young brings her debut stand-up show ‘Feral’ to the iconic Tyne Theatre & Opera House for one night only. Described as a show about “class, chaos and coming out”, Feral draws on Young’s own crazy life experien...
A more chaotic environment you will not find than in this wealthy household where a man plunders the fortune inherited from his wife's family, a woman is cheated on by her best friend, a mother-in-law hates her daughter-in-law, and a clumsy butler tries to hold it all together. Written and directed...
Upcoming comedy writer and actress Narin Özenci (aka Narin Oz) has appeared in BBC1’s hit show Man Like Mobeen and crime movie Hooligan Legacy, and taken shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Narin also co-wrote and starred in Channel 4’s 2016 prank television programme Girls Go Trolling, and r...
Cem Yılmaz is one of Turkiye’s biggest stars and a man of many talents. Not only is he an award-winning actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, but he also plays musical instruments, is a cartoonist and tells a lot of funny jokes. During his illustrious career, the 51-year-old has starred alongside Rus...
Saban Kazim is half English, half Turkish Cypriot, and 100% Lewisham. The South Londoner has been gigging since 2010, performing at venues including The Comedy Store, The Comedy Cafe, Top Secret Comedy, Downstairs At The Kings Head and The Backyard Comedy Club to name a few. He has picked up a fair...
Get ready for a laughter-filled dive into love, life, and friendship in this uplifting two hour comedy show! Fresh off Turkish television screens, the Güldür Güldür Show explores the lighter side of life, delving into the humour of daily life, covering everything from love and family affairs, throu...
Audacious art thieves Sara and Kofi are planning their most ambitious heist to date, but Interpol are hot on their trail. Yet things are not as they seem. This dubious pair employ duplicity in their roles Detectives Solomon and Kincaid to cover their tracks while navigating the murky waters of subt...
What happens when an Arab, Persian and Turk walk into a bar? To find out, you need to head over to Kentish Town for this special comedy showcase featuring a host of Middle Eastern and Turkish origin comedians. This Saturday’s event is a fundraiser in aid of Syria and Turkey earthquake relief charit...
