Sat 8 November 2025 8:00pm

Desi Central Comedy Show - Reading

at South Street Arts Centre, Reading

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£20.35

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Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up, so round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter with this infamous tour!

Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.

Anuvab Pal

The New York Times calls Anuvab Pal ‘India’s most intelligent comedian’. The BBC calls him India’s answer to British wit. His stand-up comedy special The Nation Wants To Know, has played over 500 sold out shows from Mumbai to Sydney to San Francisco. His current show, Empire, a comedy show based on the history of the British Empire in India, has played in 12 cities worldwide and been called “Spectacular” by CNN and “A laugh riot with brilliant ideas” by NDTV. Anuvab is the only Indian stand-up comedian after Russel Peters to sell out The Gotham Comedy Club in New York in record time. He’s also the only Indian comedian invited to perform at Harvard University.

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Preet Singh

Preet Singh is a stand up comedian, writer, podcaster and radio host. First hitting the London circuit in March 2018 he has quickly established himself as a reputable new act. Early achievements include beating multiple, ruthless Gong shows including The Blackout (UptheCreek) and The Honk Show (Moth Club). From there he has gone on to feature at well established clubs and nights around the UK including multiple spots at Backyard Comedy Club, as well as a run of spots in New York and Berlin. In 2020, during a global pandemic, he founded Laugh-a-Lot Comedy Club. In addition to stand up, Preet is the host and creator of Samosa Chats, a podcast dedicated to conversations with prominent brown people either tackling serious issues or leading unconventional lives.

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Tommy Sandhu

Hailing from the East end of London, Tommy is a born and bred Londoner who not only performs stand up comedy but is a DJ whose passion for music has led him play all across the country including top London venues. The love of playing music grew into a desire to produce it. Tommy set up his own company producing theme music to TV shows. He remixed the theme for Blind Date and other shows on ITV1 which then got him the recognition to produce music for several shows on BBC1, Living, Bravo and Challenge amongst others As an established voiceover artist Tommy has brought his warm and youthful sound to adverts and commercials across radio and TV as well as prestigious events such as The MOBO Awards. Former host of the BBC Asian Network breakfast show, Tommy brought his cheeky nature to weekdays. Tommy’s TV presenting has seen him host travel and lifestyle shows where he tests everything from gadgets and gizmo’s to yachts and hotels around the world. You can currently catch Tommy on the telly all around the world with his techy reviews … look out for him as the ‘Gadget Guru’ on Fast:Track on BBC World.

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Muhsin Yesilada

Muhsin, a stand-up comedian with a Psychology PhD, blends sharp intellect with laugh-out-loud humor. A rising star on the comedy circuit, he’s performed at top venues like Up the Creek, Big Belly, Glee Club, Top Secret, and Hot Water Comedy Club. A BBC New Comedian nominee and Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist, he’s opened for comedy heavyweights like Guz Khan, Kojo, Richard Blackwood, and Tez Ilyas. His sketches and podcast have racked up over 100 million views on Instagram and TikTok. Smart, sharp, and hilariously self-deprecating, Muhsin is redefining comedy, one joke and disappointed family member at a time.

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