Michael Shafar

Originally from Australia, Michael is now based in London where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK and European comedy circuit. His edgy, dark and hilarious takes on social and political events has seen him sell out shows across the UK, Europe and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

He has opened for Jim Jefferies and Sammy Obeid, amassed 150,000+ followers and 100+ million views on social media. His debut special A(LIVE) is streaming on Amazon Prime and his most recent special Alright, Next Joke is on YouTube.

"Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse" ★★★★½ The Age

"He’s a brand of comedian that is getting rarer and rarer to come by these days, and if you’re among those who fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, this show will put those fears to rest." ★★★★ TimeOut

"Shafar has a disarmingly relaxed approach and an intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination." ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter

"Shafar drives across taboos like a combine harvester through comedy corn... His is equal opportunity Sacred Cow slaughter... there is enough here to upset half of Edinburgh and the fresh ideas just keep hitting us." The Scotsman