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SUMMARY:Paul Chowdhry: Englandia
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand up so vibrant and imperiously on top of his game.” ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday \n“The greatest British Asian comedian of all time.”  ★★★★★The Eastern Eye \nMulti-award-winning stand-up comedian\, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new ‘Englandia’ UK stand-up tour for 2025 including a show at the Victoria Theatre Halifax on Wednesday 21 May. \nRenowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history\, Paul’s career is marked by numerous accolades and groundbreaking achievements. In a remarkable feat\, Paul completed his Family-Friendly Comedian nationwide UK tour from 2021 to 2023\, which saw three extensions due to overwhelming demand. This tour garnered widespread praise\, culminating in a sold-out run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023\, where it earned rave reviews and ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars. \nThis follows Live Innit\, a record-breaking tour that saw Paul perform five nights at the Hammersmith Apollo and become the first British-Asian stand-up to sell out London’s Wembley Arena. Paul’s talent has earned him prestigious awards\, including “Best Live Event” at the ITV Asian Media Awards\, “Comedian of the Year” at the Asian Voice Awards\, and the esteemed “Eastern Eye Comedian of the Year” award. Described by The Eastern Eye as “the greatest British Asian comedian of all time\,” Paul’s impact on the comedy scene is undeniable. \nBeyond stand-up\, Paul shines as an actor and has starred in the international series Devils as well as countless TV shows such as Stand Up for the Week\, Live at the Apollo and the multi-award nominated show Taskmaster. Paul also hosts his own podcast The Paul Chowdhry  PudCast\, interviewing celebrities on life’s turning points with guests including Russell Howard\, London Hughes and Stewart Lee. \nPaul’s influence extends online and he maintains a vibrant social media presence with his videos amassing millions of views. With his boundless talent and undeniable charisma\, Paul Chowdhry continues to captivate audiences worldwide\, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy. \nSpeaking on his new UK tour Paul said: “After more than a quarter of a century and half my life on comedy stages\, it’s time to embark on my biggest tour ever. I hope to see you there—the audiences who made this dream possible. If not\, I’ll be in massive debt and doing benefit gigs for the foreseeable future.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Information: \n\n\n\n\nWheelchair access \nFollowing recent improvements to the stalls seating area\, we now offer easier access and better viewing locations for wheelchair users. So you can be assured of a comfortable and enjoyable experience\, we have level access to the stalls from Commercial Street and provide two accessible toilets on the stalls level. \n  \nHearing Impaired \nThe Victoria Theatre has an induction loop for hearing aid users in the auditorium and Box Office.\nAdditionally the Victoria Theatre now offers an infra-red audio system allowing customers in the Stalls and The Circle and to individually adjust the volume of the performance. \n  \nVisual Impairments \nWe now offer versions of our seasonal brochure in large print. Please contact the box office to request copies to be sent to you.\nGuide dogs are welcome and we will be pleased to provide a bowl of water on request. \n  \nComplimentary tickets\nWe are pleased to offer a complimentary ticket to essential carers of people with additional needs. Please contact the Box Office for details on 01422 351158
URL:https://www.visitcalderdale.com/event/paul-chowdhry-englandia/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre Halifax\, 2 Fountain Street\, Halifax\, West Yorkshire\, HX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Comedy,Culture & Heritage,Theatres & Entertainment
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