Watermans continues it’s ever popular comedy strand with a night of comedy from Britain’s top female comedians - Shazia Mirza and Shappi Khorsandi.

The first female Muslim stand up in the UK, Shazia Mirza is known for her distinctive act, which combines deadpan delivery with razor sharp observations on the world around her. Shazia is a revolutionary figure because she’s a muslim stand up, a job which many frown upon within the community. However, she has a unique perspective as a British muslim, with her material crossing both cultures. Shazia has recently just won the award of Young Achiever of the Year at the 'The Leadership & Diversity Awards'. She won the 2002 Hackney Empire Best New Act competition at the London Comedy Festival, and won the Metro Magazine’s People’s Choice Best Comic Award at the London Comedy Festival 2002.

Shappi Khorsandi entered the BBC New Comedy Awards 2000 as a dare and ended up in the final. She tried her luck again at the Hackney Empire New Act Awards and stormed to the final. She has since made a splash, not just only on the UK circuit but also Holland, Scandinavia, Iran and the USA.

Born in Tehran and raised in London, hugely talented Khorsandi has a distinct, sassy and sharp act, which she has taken her to all corners of the globe. She most recently toured the USA where she performed her hilarious self-penned show “How to be Iranian!!” to sell out crowds, receiving critical acclaim, and incorporating sketches and stand-up based on her experiences growing up as an Iranian in London. She dishes up a bit of the Ayatollah Khomeini, Thatcher, some kebabs and fish & chips!