# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Shaparak Khorsandi is bringing her insightful wit and humour to Leicester Cathedral.About this EventShaparak Khorsandi established herself as one of the UK’s finest comedians with her sell-out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. Despite the basis for the show being her experiences as a child refugee fleeing Iran and terrorists attempting to M**der her father, Shaparak’s sensitive yet witty exploration of these events created an instant comedy smash hit.It also lead to the publication of her childhood memoirs, “A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English“, her best-selling literary debut, described by the Scotsman as ‘filled with laughter, wonder and compassion’. Emma Thompson said “This very funny, acute book also made me cry”.Shaparak went on to publish her first novel, Nina Is Not Ok, which was described by the Telegraph as ‘moving, funny and shocking’ and received tremendous acclaim from critics and readers alike.Shaparak’s career has taken her to all corners of the globe. She has appeared on countless TV & Radio shows, including: Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, MasterChef, Have I Got News For You, QI, Pointless Celebrities, Question Time and Just a Minute, as well as her own show, Shaparak Talk.Shaparak will be supported by Esther Manito, who won the Best Show Award at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival. Esther began her stand-up career in 2016 while on maternity leave from teaching. In her first year, she gained recognition by being heard on the BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Awards and became a finalist in the So You Think You're Funny Awards. Since then, she has become a regular on ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show (Series 2-5) and appeared on BBC One's Live at the Apollo in 2021. Additionally, Esther has featured on shows like Hypothetical (Dave), Comedy Central Live, and ITV's Celebrity Pointless.Recently, she completed her first tour with her third hour Hell Hath No Fury, which received rave reviews from various publications, including The Skinny and The Evening Standard, with Radio Times noting, “At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic.”Doors will open an hour before the show starts. There will be a bar to purchase refreshments and toilets are available on site. Seats are unassigned and will be on a first come first serve basis within each band.Find out more about the Leicester Comedy Festival on their . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/shaparak-khorsandi-at-leicester-cathedral-|-leicester-comedy-festival/100001720711437229 - **Event Categories**: comedy, festivals, art, entertainment, music, theatre, literary-art, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 42.16, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leicester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Leicester Cathedral - **lat**: 52.6346652 - **long**: -1.1370749999999816 - **full address**: Leicester Cathedral, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d6e11c400b9c782da635ae7d628fe8129d3e014042aaeebc1aab921f092b83f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc19191a-gmir.jpg?v=1762979425 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival being held? - **A:** Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Leicester Cathedral, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival? - **A:** Tickets for Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival are priced at GBP 42 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 42 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 37 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 32 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 21 + GBP 1 feeAvailableEssential Companion TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival? - **A:** Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival is organized by Leicester Cathedral. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shaparak Khorsandi at Leicester Cathedral | Leicester Comedy Festival is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Our church, built on the site of a Roman temple and dedicated to St Martin of Tours, has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community since medieval times. Since 1927, as the seat of the Bishop of Leicester, we now gather people together for worship, celebration, lament, debate and service of the poor and vulnerable. We offer hospitality to the wider church, the communities of faith which make up our multicultural society and those who come as visitors to the East Midlands, especially in search of the story of King Richard III.We have found here that God’s love is liberating, transcending all the barriers that separate us and calling us to be a pilgrim people. We meet Jesus Christ afresh daily as we serve those most in physical or spiritual need. Every day we see that those who come as strangers so often leave as friends.We are open for worship and visiting most days –  I invite you to come and see and to join with us in this adventure.The Very Revd David Monteith, Dean of Leicester" } ] } ] ```