DHARMANDER SINGH - Bollywood and Birmingham to Berlin and Brexit - Stand-up Comedy in English

Dharmander Singh was born in Birmingham in the mid 70's as a first generation British Asian. He started in theatre from a young 

age and graduated to stand up comedy in his late 20's. He successfully ran the Birmingham comedy club "Custard Balti". In 2008, 

Dharmander did an early "Brexit" and moved to Germany. Based in Berlin, he has been entertaining crowds as compere and 

solo artist from Amman to Zurich for over 20 years. He supported Ardal O'Hanlon, Judah Friedlander as well as Steve-O and 

performed with Jeff Ross. 

A comedy festival regular, Dharmander has performed at Edinburgh Fringe and Birmingham Comedy Festival with his 

acclaimed one-man show "Bollywood and Birmingham to Berlin and Brexit". This production has since been a vital part of 

Edinburgh Fringe, Utrecht International Comedy Festival and Brighton Fringe for many years. It travels through 

European countries such as Austria, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Italy. Dharmander’s comedy 

and storytelling also made its journey to the Arabian Peninsula like Jordan, Oman and The United Arab Emirates. 

His style of comedy has been described as light-hearted, captivating, warm, entertaining and energetic with smatterings of 

social and political commentary. 

He has appeared on BBC radio on several occasions and featured in the Scottish BAFTA winning film "Crying with Laughter". 

Dharmander is also the regular compere and co-promoter of the popular comedy club “Cosmic Comedy Berlin”. One of the 

first english-speaking comedy clubs in Berlin that produces sell-out shows and tours Edinburgh Fringe for the month of August 

every year. 

Quotes 

"Dharmander's mega-watt smile and brilliantly energetic style will win you over." 

Sonya Nemec (Blog: The Girl with the Edinburgh Tattoo, 

https://sonyanemec.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/dharmander-singh/) 

"Dharmander Singh is an energetic, lively, fun MC and comedian. He is extremely likeable and audiences warm to 

him immediately.” Nik Coppin (Stand-up comedian & producer, Laughing Panda Productions) 

"Dharmander is an amazing and mesmerising presence on stage.” 

Lynn Ruth Miller (Stand-up comedian, entertainer) 

SOLO SHOW: ★★★★★ Bollywood and Birmingham to Berlin and Brexit★★★★★ 

“Growing up - I was too brown for the white kids and the wrong kind of brown for the brown kids. 

That's when I first questioned my identity.” 

Come and join international stand-up comedian Dharmander Singh as he goes on a journey to discover his identity, roots and 

nationality through funny stories and observations about being named after a Bollywood legend, living in 80's Birmingham and the 

challenges of being a sun-kissed Brummie in Berlin. 

Audience Reviews 

"A wonderful show! Very funny and also quite moving. A personal story that takes in religion, politics and identity - 

with one-liners we were still quoting days later!" Stuart Parkinson 

“Great show. A satirical look at issues we all face today. Highly recommended!” Lalita Uttamsingh 

“Excellent show. Refreshing humour. Look forward to see him again. Five stars.” Peter Dawson 

“Funny clever and entertaining hour. Humorous exploration of our prejudices…” Philippa Ridley 

“Enjoyed this show. Friendly, energetic, feel-good comedy!” Leeroy Dewitt