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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: 'The Good\, the Bad and the Filthy' Tour
DESCRIPTION:Last couple of gigs for the November standups – Kate Barron from Canada (“after a lifetime of being told she is too big\, too loud and too vulgar\, by everyone from strangers to teachers\, she decided to step on stage and start wearing those labels as badges of honour. Kate doesn’t do self-deprecating”); Irishman Paddy Lennox (“engaging\, witty\, entertaining” says a magpie staffer: “the sort of comedy that makes you wish the show was just a little bit longer”); and the excellent Liz Bains\, a semi-finalist in the 2023 UK Funny Women Awards.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-the-good-the-bad-and-the-filthy-tour-3/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231123T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231123T223000
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SUMMARY:Masood Boomgaard: Self-Help Singh
DESCRIPTION:The rather good South African / Indian comedian is back in Dubai with his alter ego\, Self-Help Singh\, alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker (who apparently “first appeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom in an attempt to outrun the gastric consequences of bad lamb vindaloo”).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/masood-boomgaard-self-help-singh/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: 'The Good\, the Bad and the Filthy' Tour
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for the November standups – Kate Barron from Canada (“after a lifetime of being told she is too big\, too loud and too vulgar\, by everyone from strangers to teachers\, she decided to step on stage and start wearing those labels as badges of honour. Kate doesn’t do self-deprecating”); Irishman Paddy Lennox (“engaging\, witty\, entertaining” says a magpie staffer: “the sort of comedy that makes you wish the show was just a little bit longer”); and the excellent Liz Bains\, a semi-finalist in the 2023 UK Funny Women Awards. \nUpcoming dates (none in Abu Dhabi this time): \n\n24 Nov Radisson Hotel DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n25 Nov Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-the-good-the-bad-and-the-filthy-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hyde Hotel Dubai\, Marasi Drive\, ​Business BayBusiness Bay\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231016T131859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T144526Z
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SUMMARY:Russell Peters: Act Your Age World Tour
DESCRIPTION:Russell Peters\, recently honoured as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time\, is in town with his new stand-up special (“a night of outrageous laughs from start to finish”). It will also be filmed\, which does sometimes mean the act pulls out all the stops for the live gig …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/russell-peters-act-your-age-world-tour/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231118T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231115T092445Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: 'The Good\, the Bad and the Filthy' Tour
DESCRIPTION:A second night at the Mövenpick for Kate Barron from Canada (“after a lifetime of being told she is too big\, too loud and too vulgar\, by everyone from strangers to teachers\, she decided to step on stage and start wearing those labels as badges of honour. Kate doesn’t do self-deprecating”); Irishman Paddy Lennox (“engaging\, witty\, entertaining” says a magpie staffer: “the sort of comedy that makes you wish the show was just a little bit longer”); and the excellent Liz Bains\, a semi-finalist in the 2023 UK Funny Women Awards. \nUpcoming dates (none in Abu Dhabi this time): \n\n23 Nov Hyde Hotel\, Business Bay\, Dubai\n24 Nov Radisson Hotel DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n25 Nov Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-the-good-the-bad-and-the-filthy-tour/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231117T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231115T092324Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: 'The Good\, the Bad and the Filthy' Tour
DESCRIPTION:This month’s standups are Kate Barron from Canada (“after a lifetime of being told she is too big\, too loud and too vulgar\, by everyone from strangers to teachers\, she decided to step on stage and start wearing those labels as badges of honour. Kate doesn’t do self-deprecating”); Irishman Paddy Lennox (“engaging\, witty\, entertaining” says a magpie staffer: “the sort of comedy that makes you wish the show was just a little bit longer”); and the excellent Liz Bains\, a semi-finalist in the 2023 UK Funny Women Awards. \nThe dates (none in Abu Dhabi this time): \n\n17 Nov Movenpick JBR\, Dubai\n18 Nov Movenpick JBR\, Dubai\n23 Nov Hyde Hotel\, Business Bay\, Dubai\n24 Nov Radisson Hotel DAMAC Hills\, Dubai\n25 Nov Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour-5/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231003T110023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T110023Z
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SUMMARY:Rushdi’s Comedy Souk
DESCRIPTION:A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rushdis-comedy-souk-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231024T142049Z
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Musicians\, comedians and poets take to the stage for an evening of art and solidarity. Ali Al Sayed hosts and there’s standup from Mina Liccione\, Isra Abu Zayed\, and Fajer Abu Zayed; music from Arqam Al Abri and Ibby VK; and spoken word poetry from Al3s3s and Abeer Alaloul. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/for-the-love-of-palestine/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance,Poetry
GEO:25.1934471;55.2654437
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230831T151935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T151935Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:The sharp-witted American comedian (and actor\, TV producer and podcaster) is touring an entertainingly complicated exploration of current events\, politics\, and the beautiful chaos of creating life – “an evening of irreverent humor and astute insights that only Schulz can deliver”. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/andrew-schulz-the-life-tour/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231021T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231021T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231010T103949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T104113Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour
DESCRIPTION:Last gig of the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada\, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart\, irreverent and revolutionary” which bodes well. Jimmy Mcghie is another hard-working international tourer\, whose 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show was reviewed in the Scotsman as “one of the most accomplished hours of comedy you will find here this month. Or\, to be honest\, anywhere\, any time …” If loose Women was more outrageous\, Dubai’s very own Bronwyn Byrnes would be a regular – we’re promised “a hilarious journey of life in Dubai”. Also UAE-based is Miqdaad Dohadwala\, who founded the comedy collective VDesi Laughs and has been seen regularly at gigs in Dubai.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour-4/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231020T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231010T104041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T104401Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour
DESCRIPTION:First of two final Dubai gigs for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada\, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart\, irreverent and revolutionary” which bodes well. Jimmy Mcghie is another hard-working international tourer\, whose 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show was reviewed in the Scotsman as “one of the most accomplished hours of comedy you will find here this month. Or\, to be honest\, anywhere\, any time …” If loose Women was more outrageous\, Dubai’s very own Bronwyn Byrnes would be a regular – we’re promised “a hilarious journey of life in Dubai”. Also UAE-based is Miqdaad Dohadwala\, who founded the comedy collective VDesi Laughs and has been seen regularly at gigs in Dubai.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour-4-2/
LOCATION:Media Rotana\, Hessa Street\, Al Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231019T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231019T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231010T103434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T104312Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour
DESCRIPTION:A night in Abu Dhabi for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada\, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart\, irreverent and revolutionary” which bodes well. Jimmy Mcghie is another hard-working international tourer\, whose 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show was reviewed in the Scotsman as “one of the most accomplished hours of comedy you will find here this month. Or\, to be honest\, anywhere\, any time …” If loose Women was more outrageous\, Dubai’s very own Bronwyn Byrnes would be a regular – we’re promised “a hilarious journey of life in Dubai”. Also UAE-based is Miqdaad Dohadwala\, who founded the comedy collective VDesi Laughs and has been seen regularly at gigs in Dubai. \nUpcoming dates: \n\n20 Oct Media Rotana\, Al Barsha Heights\, Dubai\n21 Oct Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour-3/
LOCATION:Park Rotana\, Khalifa Park\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231019T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20250909T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T190645Z
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SUMMARY:Coco Makmak: Big Time
DESCRIPTION:A new one-woman show by the much-loved Coco Makmak delves into the complexities of Lebanese culture with her usual sharp humour and insight. We’re promised “a clever mix of social critique\, personal confession\, and intentional caricature” which is indeed Coco Makmak;s signature style … In French.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/coco-makmak-big-time/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231010T103345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T104251Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour
DESCRIPTION:A second evening on JBR for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada\, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart\, irreverent and revolutionary” which bodes well. Jimmy Mcghie is another hard-working international tourer\, whose 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show was reviewed in the Scotsman as “one of the most accomplished hours of comedy you will find here this month. Or\, to be honest\, anywhere\, any time …” If loose Women was more outrageous\, Dubai’s very own Bronwyn Byrnes would be a regular – we’re promised “a hilarious journey of life in Dubai”. Also UAE-based is Miqdaad Dohadwala\, who founded the comedy collective VDesi Laughs and has been seen regularly at gigs in Dubai. \nUpcoming dates: \n\n19 Oct Park Rotana\, Abu Dhabi\n20 Oct Media Rotana\, Al Barsha Heights\, Dubai\n21 Oct Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour-2/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230926T070240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T071511Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up All Stars
DESCRIPTION:“An unforgettable night of laughs” (it says here\, and who are we to argue?) from Dubomedy and Art For All . The line-up includes Dubomedy main man Ali Al Sayed and the equally stellar Mina Liccione (his partner in Dubomedy)\, top Lebanese stand-up John Achkar\, local favourite Miqdaad Dohadwala\, and Dubomedy alumna Imah Dumagay – an award winner in 2022 for Best Local Performer. Looks like a really good bill.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stand-up-all-stars/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230831T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T152031Z
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SUMMARY:Darren Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out shows in New York\, London and his native South Africa\, Darren “Whackhead” Simpson returns to Dubai with his standup show – but expect a few of the phone pranks for which he’s well known.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/darren-simpson/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231013T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231013T223000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20231010T103237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T103704Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour
DESCRIPTION:Four more standups\, perhaps a bit more varied than usual and featuring a couple of good local comics on the bill for a change. Dana Alexander (originally from Canada\, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart\, irreverent and revolutionary” which bodes well. Jimmy Mcghie is another hard-working international tourer\, whose 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show was reviewed in the Scotsman as “one of the most accomplished hours of comedy you will find here this month. Or\, to be honest\, anywhere\, any time …” If loose Women was more outrageous\, Dubai’s very own Bronwyn Byrnes would be a regular – we’re promised “a hilarious journey of life in Dubai”. Also UAE-based is Miqdaad Dohadwala\, who founded the comedy collective VDesi Laughs and has been seen regularly at gigs in Dubai. \nThe dates: \n\n13 Oct Movenpick JBR\, Dubai\n14 Oct Movenpick JBR\, Dubai\n19 Oct Park Rotana\, Abu Dhabi\n20 Oct Media Rotana\, Al Barsha Heights\, Dubai\n21 Oct Dukes Hotel\, The Palm Dubai
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/laughter-factory-menace-to-society-tour/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231007T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230831T152814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T152814Z
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SUMMARY:Jason Leong: Brain Drain
DESCRIPTION:The Malaysian doctor-turned-comedian is in town with his Brain Drain world tour. Expect quick wit and and great comic timing; his recently released second Netflix special\, Ride With Caution\, suggests that he is destined for greatness (he’s keen to become Malaysia’s first uncircumcised prime minister\, so that might actually happen).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jason-leong-brain-drain/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231006T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230912T094245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T094245Z
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SUMMARY:Coco Makmak: Karakoz
DESCRIPTION:A second show for the French-Lebanese comedienne and her character-based snippets of life in French\, Arabic and some English.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/coco-makmak-karakoz-2/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231005T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230912T094124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T094124Z
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SUMMARY:Coco Makmak: Karakoz
DESCRIPTION:The French-Lebanese funnywoman has a massive social media following for her character-based snippets of life – notably for Mother Makmak\, a caricature of the typically caustic Lebanese mother. There are shows on 5 and 6 October\, in French\, Arabic and some English.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/coco-makmak-karakoz/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231005T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231005T220000
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SUMMARY:Mina and The Funny Girls Go Pink
DESCRIPTION:This is the 12th annual event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a strong all-female line-up of comedians plus a special guest survivor\, a BCA info booth and more. Men are very welcome too … Mina Liccione hosts\, and there’s a pack of Dubomedy’s Funny Girls – Liz Bains\, Sameera Khan\, Valentina Danubio\, Noha Bashir and Isra Abu Zayed. It’s free\, but you must RSVP as space is limited.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mina-and-the-funny-girls-go-pink/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231003T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231003T170000
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SUMMARY:Trevor Noah: Off the Record
DESCRIPTION:Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show landed a record seven Emmy nominations this year; but he’s rather wasted in that talk-show-host role\, IMO\, for he’s a consummate standup performer – especially for large auditoriums – with sold out shows on five continents. Noted for his sharp wit and intelligent commentary on people\, politics\, racism and nationalism\, and occasionally himself\, he’s also good at the downright silly stuff too; the Guardian summarised his last UK show with “ Noah is a master of classic standup and has mass appeal in the best possible way”. He’s in the middle of a 28-city US tour for this show\, a year-long schedule he started back in January just after his final appearance as host on The Daily Show. This gig should attract 12\,000 paying customers\, and that will make it the UAE’s largest ever comedy night … Recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/trevor-noah-off-the-record-2/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Arena\, City Walk\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230928T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230724T160147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T160147Z
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SUMMARY:Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour
DESCRIPTION:The top Indian comic comes to Dubai fairly regularly\, and he’s always reliably funny. “No artist embodies the globalisation of stand-up like Vir Das” said the New York Times; “there is a mixture of audacity and humility in Das’s comedy” said the Boston Globe. This Dubai stop is midway through a four-continents world tour for this brand new show.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/vir-das-mind-fool-tour/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230912T162244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T162244Z
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Last chance to catch three good standups (two British\, one American) on the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-6/
LOCATION:Dukes The Palm\, Palm Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230922T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230912T162023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T162213Z
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour’s last stop is Dukes the Palm in Dubai\, on 23 Sept.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-5/
LOCATION:Park Rotana\, Khalifa Park\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230921T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230912T161922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour now moves on to … \n\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-4/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230916T230000
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour now moves on in … \n\nRadisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai: 21 Sept\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
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SUMMARY:Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour
DESCRIPTION:Three good standups (two British\, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: \nJack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy\, witty storytelling\, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love Jack Gleadow”). \nKaren Rontowski – quirky\, fast-paced\, “charmingly optimistic” \nDane Baptiste – one of the most popular acts to ever appear on Live at the Apollo. Self-effacing and direct\, masterfully crafted set\, “observational comedy at its finest”. Highly recommended \nThe tour takes in … \n\nMovenpick JBR\, Dubai: 15 and 16th Sept\nRadisson DAMAC Hills\, Dubai: 21 Sept\nPark Rotana\, Abu Dhabi: 22 Sept\nDukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel\, Palm Dubai: 23 Sept
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/selfdrive-laughter-factory-the-sweety-darling-tour-3/
LOCATION:Mövenpick Hotel JBR\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T031309
CREATED:20230831T155900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155900Z
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SUMMARY:1 MINUTE TO KILLIT: The Launch!
DESCRIPTION:Another Dubomedy comedy night with alumni of its stand-up courses – they each get just one minute to make you laugh\, there will be prizes\, there’s an after party\, and it’s free with no minimum spend (you need to pre-register\, though)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/1-minute-to-killit-the-launch/
LOCATION:Melrose\, Paramount Midtown\, Al Mustaqbal Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230902T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230902T230000
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SUMMARY:Joanne McNally
DESCRIPTION:McNally was a big hit with Vogue Williams in their Dubai Comedy Festival show My Therapist Ghosted Me; but she’s genuinely funny on her own\, too – described by The Sunday Times as “a truly gifted stand-up”\, and now capable of selling out venues in Britain and her native Ireland (not to mention three nights at the QE2 in January). Already one of the biggest names in her profession after a whirlwind few years\, she’s achingly funny on the ups and downs of her own life: her first one-woman show\, Bite Me\, was about eating disorders\, her podcast is genuinely about her relationship with her therapist\, and her sellout Edinburgh shows Wine Tamer and The Prosecco Express were brilliant. Highly recommended\, even at this price\, especially if you like an Irish accent …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joanne-mcnally/
LOCATION:The Agenda\, Abdullah Omran Taryam St\, Media City\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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