Anil Desai
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Since showcasing his incredible and record-setting ‘52 impressions in 5 minutes’ routine in 2009, Anil Desai has spent the past decade performing across the UK. He has opened and headlined for numerous promoters, clubs, and shows including CKP, Spiky Mike, Mirth Control, The Comedy Club, Comedy Cafe, Soho Comedy Club, Chatback, Monkey Business, Laughing Horse, Spank!, Aeronaut, Covent Garden Comedy, and many more.
Anil has performed worldwide, becoming one of the top impressionist comedians from the UK on the international circuit.
He has been invited to many of the world’s premier comedy and entertainment stages such as The Comedy Store, Late & Live, Late Laughs, The Udderbelly, The Spiegel Tent, The Wellington Opera House, Her Majesty’s Theatre London at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Sydney, New Zealand, and Ireland’s International Comedy Festivals.
Having entertained global audiences with his hit solo shows ‘Stand Up Chameleon’, ‘Hey, Impressions Guy!’, the ‘Night at the Movies' trilogy, and his current show ‘Impressions of a Hindude’, Anil has become one of the most popular British comedians internationally.
Along the way, he has been on numerous international comedy tours, working with many veteran and up-and-coming comedians in over 20 countries worldwide including Slovenia, South Africa, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, the Netherlands, Ibiza, Montenegro, Dubai, Lebanon, Germany, and Ireland.
Anil has also appeared at some of the UK’s biggest summer festivals including Latitude, Bestival, Splendour Fest, Chilli Fest, and the Electric Picnic, among others.
Desai’s unique brand of feel-good, energetic stand-up comedy is based on his real-life stories, experiences, and observations. Sometimes dry, occasionally sarcastic, but always with genuine honesty and optimistic wisdom—from his love of movies and film stars to his everyday life, global travels, relationships, and the ever-changing state of the world and its cultures.
His sets are filled with a who’s who of amazing impressions, international accents, and everyday characters. He twists, turns, and transforms himself into our favorite movie stars and celebrities with dynamic speed and lovable charm, often losing himself in the mix while creating hilariously entertaining results and becoming one of the most adaptable comics in the industry.
He won the audience vote for best comedian at the 2010 Asian Comedy Slam for doing more than just ‘Indian’ comedy. He has made guest appearances on Chortle’s Fast Fringe showcase, The Hour (STV), Hey, Hey, it’s Saturday! (Channel 9, AUS), The Unknown Movie Show (Ch31 Aus), Good Morning, 4Live and Asia Down Under (TVNZ), The Kerner Show (German TV), Ali McGregor’s Cabaret Kitsch (BBC Radio 4), Humour TV (Netherlands), The Slammer Returns (CBBC), and BBC Asian Network’s Big Comedy Night.
If you’re interested in booking a stand-up comedian or awards host in London, don’t hesitate to inquire about Anil Desai. Our team of Entertainment Experts will be happy to answer all your questions and assist you with your booking.
