Love this idea – breakfast coffee with a side of family-friendly comedy and games. This Abu Dhabi Comedy Week gig will be hosted by fan-favourite Adi Thomas and features stand-up with Nadim and Josh, musical comedy with Valentina, and “comedy [ ... ]
Improvisation is the art of thinking on your feet, and while it’s an essential tool for performers who get involved with audience interaction it’s useful more generally for verbal and physical communication and team collaboration. This workshop, billed as part [ ... ]
The award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian is so much more than the Parks and Recreation character he shed nearly ten years ago; much more indicative of his current style is the Netflix series Master of None (2015–2021) that he [ ... ]
“Raw, real and hilarious” live podcasts, hosted by top local comedian Ali Al Sayed with guests as a contribution to Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Free to attend, but you need to pre-register (if you can’t get into this one there [ ... ]
Two of Britain’s best standups share this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week with a "special guest". The men are both established, both very funny, and both get less attention than they deserve; Tiernan is everything you want from a droll Irish [ ... ]
The Yemeni/American standup is coming to Abu Dhabi for Comedy Week. He’s good, and though his improv and TikTok and Instagram shorts have been a viral hit he deserves a wider audience for his way with anecdotes and “jokes about [ ... ]
The Emirates Palace’s Auditorium has been repurposed as a Broadway theatre for this “unmissable comedy lineup” as the blurb puts it. It’s an Abu Dhabi Comedy Week evening with five standups (“legends”? Well, maybe) that come from or have a [ ... ]
Comedians Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee are touring their hit podcast Bad Friends, which showcases the dynamic and sometimes “contentious” relationship between the two. This gig is part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
The popular Lebanese comic stops off in Abu Dhabi for a one-night-only special in Abu Dhabi Comedy Week as part of a world tour. The show’s in Arabic (specifically Lebanese Arabic).
A second chance to catch this “unmissable comedy lineup” as the blurb puts it. It’s an Abu Dhabi Comedy Week evening with five standups (“legends”? Well, maybe) that come from or have a connection with New York City – so [ ... ]
New York native and internationally touring stand-up comic and podcaster, Schulz is known for his raw and irreverent comedy. He claims nothing is off limits, so this should make for an interesting gig as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
The Emmy-winning comedian brings his distinctive brand of comedy to the Etihad Arena for Abu Dhabi Comedy Week, his only gig in the region.
The Egyptian surgeon-turned-satirist Bassem Youssef and the American comedian-turned-actor Maz Jobrani actually make a good double act, as seen/heard on various podcasts, chat shows and interviews, though for this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week we’d expect them to be doing successive [ ... ]
We like the idea of comedy with brunch (the price doesn’t include any food and drink, of course) and these two South Africans should be a pretty tasty addition to Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Robby Collins is a hard-working comedian [ ... ]
A second improv workshop, billed as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week, that focuses on the nuts and bolts of improvisational comedy, short-form games, and exercises you can take away; it’s open to all levels (min age 15) and is [ ... ]
A second chance to sit in on what's promised to be a "raw, real and hilarious" live podcast, hosted by top local comedian Ali Al Sayed with guests as a contribution to Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Free to attend, but [ ... ]
The American actor/comedian/writer is one of the biggest names in the comedy tour business – this current tour is visiting more than 40 cities worldwide, and this gig for Abu Dhabi Comedy Week falls somewhere in the middle of the [ ... ]
Pinoy standup for Abu Dhabi Comedy Week from Ahmed Kasid, Joshua-John Dias and the ever-reliable Imah Dumagay.
A show from the popular kids entertainer as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Slightly disappointing that this is pitched as a family-friendly gig with one price for all – there are no reduced-price tickets for kids.
Last chance to sit in on what's promised to be a "raw, real and hilarious" live podcast, hosted by top local comedian Ali Al Sayed with guests as a contribution to Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
Two top women standups with real American sass – Liccione from New York via Dubai, Williams (“known as The Beautiful Beast”) from LA. Expect a woman’s point of view with no holds barred from this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week gig [ ... ]
Top Filipino-American comic with a nice line in impersonations, anecdotes, and witty commentary on life (mainly his) and his colourful family. This gig is part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Week.
Tucker may have transitioned successfully into Hollywood hits like the Rush Hour franchise, but he hasn’t lost any of the energy and slick timing that distinguish his comedy specials. He gets the late spot (following Tom Segura) in this Abu [ ... ]
Desi-American comic Akaash Singh shares this Abu Dhabi Comedy Week bill with local Desi comedians Saaniya Abaas, Miqdaad Dohadwala and Yash Bhardwaj. “If you’re easily offended, maybe don’t come to this one.” say the organisers …
One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs is back after a couple of months' hiatus: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at [ ... ]
An update of the show he did at this venue a month or two ago; Shawn Chidiac, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced', is doing this chat-plus-comedy evening once a month at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall until the end of the [ ... ]
"Wit, charm, and boundless humour" are promised from this "hilarious stand-up comedy show" by Saleh Al-Nawawy. It's also a podcast, and "one or two" audience members will be interviewed on stage. There'll be a guest comic too, though we don't [ ... ]
A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi. The bar's set pretty high: "from side-splitting stand-up to mesmerising improv, the finest comedic artists from near and far come to showcase their talent."
Another standup evening for Dubai, this one promising "a hilarious evening of unfiltered laughter". Free entry, but there's a minimum spend of AED 75
Graduates of Dubomedy's Spring Stand-up Workshops take the stage to perform new stand-up material. It's free, though you do have to buy a drink or something to eat (but you were probably going to do one or both anyhow). You're [ ... ]
A second evening for graduates of Dubomedy's Spring Stand-up Workshops to take the stage to perform new stand-up material. It's free, though you do have to buy a drink or something to eat (but you were probably going to do [ ... ]
The UK-based Lebanese-American comedian won plenty of 'best newcomer' awards when she started gigging five years ago, and Man'oushe – her second full-length solo show, first seen at Edinburgh in 2023 and now touring – has been winning lots more [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour looks a good mix – two hardworking and reliable stalwarts of the British standup scene, plus Dubai's funniest Filipina: Paul Tonkinson winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and Time [ ... ]
A second night at the Mövenpick JBR for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Paul Tonkinson winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and Time Out's Stand Up Comic of the Year in 1997. A circuit [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour features two hardworking and reliable stalwarts of the British standup scene, plus Dubai's funniest Filipina: Paul Tonkinson winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and Time Out's Stand Up Comic [ ... ]
The penultimate stop for this month's Laughter Factory tour. It features two hardworking and reliable stalwarts of the British standup scene, plus Dubai's funniest Filipina: Paul Tonkinson winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and [ ... ]
Last stop for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Paul Tonkinson winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and Time Out's Stand Up Comic of the Year in 1997. A circuit regular, and underrated author of [ ... ]
1M2K returns to Dubai with the comedy game show where standups get just one minute to make you laugh – and you choose the winners too. If you're a comic and you want to perform, let them know; it's the [ ... ]
A comedykix standup gig promising "Dubai’s finest comedians". The door price is redeemable on F&B.
A comedykix standup gig, as usual promising "Dubai’s finest comedians". The door price is redeemable on F&B.
Shawn Chidiac, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced', is doing this chat-plus-comedy evening once a month at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall until the end of the year. For the Julyedition, Shawn will be joined by Russian-Romanian content creator Denisa Alexe (known [ ... ]
Top Dubai comedian Ali Al Sayed – 16 years in the business, one of the founders and mainstays of Dubomedy, many awards – is back with a new, expanded version of his heavy-hitting solo show last seen here in an [ ... ]
A comedykix standup gig promising "Dubai’s top comedians" in "an unforgettable comedy show". The door price is redeemable on F&B.
Dubomedy's occasional Sunday evening gig featuring a mash-up of stand-up and improv ("a killer line-up ready for you" and "you never know who will pop in"). It's free, though you do have to pre-register to get on the list.
This month's Laughter Factory tour promises a preview of the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. That's a bold claim, and as far as we know only one of the three acts will be performing in Scotland this August ... [ ... ]
A second JBR gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius [ ... ]
The excellent Liz Bains (a Dubomedy alumnus) is previewing her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show before she heads off to Scotland. Expect "hilarious cultural observations and expat anguish", and you will never look at cucumbers the same way again ... The [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour moves into midweek: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies Definitely [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour calls in on Abu Dhabi, something it hasn't done of late: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated [ ... ]
The penultimate gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies [ ... ]
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