Aarian has been commissioned by The Lowry to bring his debut hour of stand-up to life with the working title: HOW’S YOUR HEAD?

 

This will be his first solo show, where he’ll captivate the audience with his distinctive wit and irreverence. Drawing on his experience as a triple threat — blind, brown, and bi — man. Aarian weaves a powerful narrative culminating in performing a full stand-up hour just one year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. 

 

In the show, he explores a range of themes, including his relationship with his Persian identity, his time in hospital battling an aggressive brain tumour, and a hilariously sharp critique of the children’s book Elmer the Elephant. 

 

Aarian is working towards presenting the show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2026, with opening performances at Lowry and further touring from Autumn 2026 onwards.