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Tadiwa Mahlunge

Tadiwa Mahlunge, hailed as “one of the country’s top new comedy acts” by The York Press, has made his mark performing at major events such as the Latitude, Greenman, and Greenwich Comedy Festivals, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in comedy. He has also supported Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jessica Fostekew on tour and … Continued

Biography

With appearances on *BBC One, **BBC Two, **Dave, **Comedy Central, **UTV, and **Comic Relief, and radio spots on **BBC Radio 4, **BBC Radio Wales, and *BBC Sounds, Tadiwa has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in comedy today. He was featured as part of the 2022 Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

“He’s got the skills, but his drive is what makes him stand out… the circuit might just have created another Jimmy Carr.” – Steve Bennett, Chortle

“Young and gifted, in comedy terms, he’s already looking like the complete, fully rounded package.” – The Scotsman

“An impressively accomplished and infectiously funny debut hour, Tadiwa Mahlunge is a name you’ll want to watch out for.” – The Skinny

“Remarkably confident, with a set as smooth as his shiny silk shirt.” – Fest Mag

Tadiwa’s accolades include nominations for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival and the *Sean Lock Comedy Award. Recognized by *The Times as one of “the stars of tomorrow,” he’s been tipped as a must-see by Rolling Stone and The Sun at the Edinburgh Fringe.

With support from comedy heavyweights like Daniel Kaluuya (“Fearless comedian on the rise”) and Aisling Bea (“Very bloody funny”), Tadiwa is quickly becoming a household name. As Metro puts it, “He’s going to be playing big venues very soon. Catch him on the way up.”

Tadiwa is an alumnus of the 2022 Pleasance Comedy Reserve and a regular at Best of the Fest at the Edinburgh Fringe