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Isma Almas

Streams of gags keep this hour ticking over

16 Aug 2009

The burka may be the most debated item of clothing in contemporary British society, but for any modern Muslim stand-up, it’s the equivalent of a comedy open goal. And Bradford’s Isma Almas is not one to slip such a gift past the post. Her warm-up act…

Isma Almas

Isma Almas stands-up in burka

A comedy debut informed by family life and experiences of rascism

13 Jul 2009

When Isma Almas first appeared on the northern English comedy circuit she cut a striking figure. Partly because she opened her set wearing a full burka, but also because, as a Muslim woman, her choice of subject matter in poking fun at the religious…

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