Shortlisted for a BBC New Comedy Award, the internationally renowned, iconic character of Lady Bushra is played by Amir Dean who was born and raised in Bradford. A fast growing comedian, this drag queen has taken the scene by storm both online and in person.
Often performing his self-produced, sold out 'Drag Comedy Cabaret', his online videos have been viewed over 20 million times globally whereas his live performances have been enjoyed as far as Europe and USA.
★ “Dazzling!” - LA Times
★ “Drag Royalty” - Theatre Reveiws Hub
★ “Talented performer... a sensation” - Telegraph and Argus
★ “A stroke of genuius" - The Reviews Hub
Lady Bushra's drag persona is 'Vicky Pollard goes to Bollywood'. Expect to see a well dressed, saree clad bearded beauty perform standup comedy but with a digital twist! Lady Bushra is razor sharp, quick witted and hilarious and does not disappoint his loyal audiences!
The Details:
- Date: Friday 3rd May
- Time: 7PM - 8.30PM
- Venue: Rich Mix, London
- Tickets: £15
As seen on Channel 4's 'Love Against The Odds', Amir is half of the 'You Don't Love Me' podcast with his husband and is one of the fastest growing LGBT podcasts in the world. In December 2023 Lady Bushra also made her successful pantomime debut in Cinderella as 'Verucca the Step Sister', the first South Asian drag queen in the world to do so.
