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An Asian Occasion
Produced and curated by Rahul Somia
3rd July
The Big Difference
An Asian Occasion is a compilation of the best stand up comedians of Asian descent. The show has sold out the past 3 years at the Leicester Comedy Festival and is a successful regular night at the Big Difference throughout the year.
From award winners to TV names and social media stars, An Asian Occasion has welcomed the likes of Ahir Shah, Shazia Mirza, Eshaan Akbar and Imran Yusuf to the stage.
This special AIS Festival edition of the show will be hosted by Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee, Rahul Somia.
Important information
Location:
The Big Difference
Dates:
Timings:
3rd July
7PM - 10 PM
Tickets:
£15
About Rahul Somia
Rahul’s motivation for Asian Occasion derived from performing as a stand-up comedian since his second year of university and finding it difficult to have a platform for his voice as a British Asian.
‘I performed at a lot of gigs where the vast majority of the audience were white and it was frustrating as I felt I didn’t have the best gig because the audience were unable to relate due to the cultural barrier. But I felt there is a place for my comedy, and other acts from ethnic minorities have shared similar experiences with me, so I feel there is a place for others too. I feel Leicester is the perfect place to host a night like this as multiculturalism is what makes this city great so a night like this could thrive.’
