Philosophical Comedy: Jawad Raza on Why Are You

Jawad Raza, stage name JR Sharaf, has brought his philosophical standup hour ‘Why Are You’ to Edinburgh. After ten years as a comic in Pakistan, he’s recently moved to the United Kingdom. In this interview he discusses how he’s establishing himself on the UK comedy circuit and his existential approach to comedy in Why Are […]


Danielle Solof is back at the Fringe with a work-in-progress solo show Freedom Camp, after success with The Balls of Philadelphia in 2024. “Danielle is breaking up with the United States. In this darkly funny solo show, Danielle explores fairness, fallout and finding yourself on the wrong side of the American Dream. After leaving a […]