BBC Asian Network is holding its next Comedy Night at the BBC Radio Theatre
BBC Asian Network Comedy returns with another live show at the BBC Radio Theatre next year.
The event, on Friday 31 January 2025, will be hosted by Asian Network’s Nikita Kanda and SMASHBengali.
It will feature:
- Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian, writer and ‘Best Debut Show’ winner at 2023’s Leicester Comedy Festival
- Dinesh Nathan, stand-up comedian and content creator
- Bas Rahman, London comedy circuit regular and former Never Mind The Buzzcocks writer
- Shalaka Kurup, Roast Battle UK Champion 2024 and West End New Act of the Year 2023
The show will also include a live DJ set from BBC Asian Network’s DJ Kizzi.
Fatiha El-Ghorri says: “I’m thrilled to be performing at Asian Network Comedy in London for a night of laughter alongside all the other brilliant comedians! Expect a night full of laughs to help chase away those January Blues…”
Nikita Kanda says: “I’m so excited that Asian Network Comedy is back! The line-up is wicked, and I can’t wait to host it with my breakfast brother SMSAHBengali. It’s always such a fun feel good night and of course full of belly laughs!”
SMASHBengali says: “I disappointed my parents by not being able to become a doctor…so I’m hoping this night counts towards the imaginary medicine degree I keep telling them I’m doing because you know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. Looking forward to hosting the night with Nikita, grab your tickets. It’s not one to miss!”
Ahmed Hussain, Head of BBC Asian Network says: “I’m really excited that we’re bringing Asian Network Comedy back to London for a night of non-stop laughter from some of the finest up-and-coming names in UK comedy. Asian Network Comedy has a strong history of supporting emerging South Asian talent, including stars like Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Guz Khan and many more household names, so I’m delighted be championing these promising voices. It’s going to be a brilliant event kicking off with DJ Kizzi getting the party started!”
Tickets to the 18+ event are free of charge and are available to apply for through the BBC Shows and Tours website. The show will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds after the event.