SHAPPI Khorsandi appears at The Haymarket on Thursday, October 1 at 8pm with her new show Because I’m Shappi. 

Reflecting on the good things, she celebrates her haphazard zigzag towards her dreams. She introduces us to friends, family and total strangers who have helped her on her personal Yellow Brick Road.

Shappi has notched up numerous high profile television appearances including; Live At The Apollo (BBC ONE), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala At The O2 (Channel 4 – 2010, 2011 & 2012), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC ONE), Graham Norton Show (BBC ONE), Have I Got News For You (BBC ONE) and her own Comedy Store Special for Comedy Central.

She also had the honour of being nominated at the prestigious British Comedy Awards in the Best Female Comic category up against fellow nominees Jo Brand and Sarah Millican. Shappi has also appeared as a panellist on ITV1's Loose Women.

Because I’m Shappi is suitable for ages 16 and over.

Tickets: £15; over 65s and f/t students £13

Box office: 01256 844244, anvilarts.org.uk