Hasan Reyvandi

Hasan Reyvandi (born March 21, 1976) is an Iranian stand-up comedian, showman and a presenter. He established the first laughter show in Iran (June, 25, 2012 in Milad tower). His laughter shows include: introducing a social satire, entertaining people, imitating singers and amusing humors.

Shows performed by Reyvandi last AbOUT two hours which are held non-stop and with a live audience. Using satire, he specifically and critically tries to express dishonesty and deviousness and tries to modify them without any distortion, which is thought provoking. His shows have a complex nature and are multi-layered. Although its nature is based on laughter, it only considers laughter as a means of achieving a nobler goal and informing people of deep social problems that makes people think.

Biography

Hasan Reyvandi was born on March 21, 1976 in Sabzevar, Iran. His voice imitation talent was developed in childhood and he always made use of his innate art in school celebrations. His first stage performance took place when he was 15 in Shahid Mofatteh Hall in Sabzevar where he performed in a Dahe-ye Fajr celebration for an audience, including local artists. He graduated in with a degree in physical education from Hakim Sabzevari University, and his main job is teaching. After military services, Reyvandi professionally continued voice imitation and performance and he has been one of the students of Mohammad Nouri and has learnt solfege under his supervision. He is currently living in Tehran due to his job necessities.

Type of work

Most of Reyvandi’s performances are based on improvisation satire and spontaneously making subjects in a way that almost all of the humorous contents are created during the program. Improvisation plays an effect role in making the performance believable and since a public aspect is given to the show, it would be comprehended by the audience easier.

Improvisation satire is not based on performing the comedy based on written notes, but it is raised from an especial Iranian comedy technique, which is based on considering all subjects. Improviser’s mind must be equipped by a sufficient number of humorous subjects, jokes, satires, and humors so that by making use of them, his creative mind and his personal taste, he would be able to simultaneously carry out the performance and do the storytelling. Improvisation is considered as one of his strengths.