This show is a delight from start to finish! Self deprecating, warm and bursting with energy, Khorsandi has the audience in the palm of her hand. A brilliantly witty look at the way we identify ourselves with place and how silly it is to try and exclude other people from that.
Having left Iran due to her father's occupation as a poet, Khordansi and her family moved to Britain as refugees in the 80's. Khorsandi remembers her parents having a harder time adjusting to life in Britain than that of her and her brother. Peppered with uncomfortable tales of 80's skin-heads shouting in the street and how post Brexit, she has experienced face-to-face racism for the first time in 20 years, comedy is still always kept at the forefront. This is a show about what it's like to be told you don't belong somewhere, but knowing you do anyway.
Before the show we are treated to some of Khorsandi's favourite songs, featuring the likes of Morrisey and Billy Bragg. Later Khorsandi explains the massive impact that Bragg played on her life. She shares tales of meeting Bragg years later at the Glastonbury Festival with all the hilarity you'd expect from a person meeting their idol.
She talks about her children and how differently they are dealing with growing up with their Iranian and British identities. And even includes a hilarious run in with pre-Labour Leader Jeremy Corybn at an event for homeless youth, that has haunted the comedian ever since.
The show is a love letter to a country of well meaning hypocrites, where anti-racism rallies are 98% white and where the national drink is produced in India and served in China cups. As a performer she is bursting with confidence, making her a joy to watch. A fabulous way to spend an hour and a must see show!
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The Stand Comedy Club, until August 28th
For tickets & More Info: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q
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