“Dubai Comedy Festival”… an exceptional experience in October

The Dubai Comedy Festival, in its seventh session, hosted by the Emirate of Dubai, from October 9 to 18, brings together an elite group of the most prominent comedians from around the world, in an exceptional experience that gives the audience the opportunity to enjoy laughter in their mother tongue, in the heart of a city that embraces the various cultures of the world and speaks all its languages. The “Festival” shows cover eight different languages, including: “Arabic, English, Hindi, Russian, and French.” The “program” includes more than 40 live shows over 10 days, hosted by a group of the most famous destinations and landmarks in Dubai.

A group of the most prominent comedy stars from around the world will participate in the seventh edition of the Dubai Comedy Festival, and Zahrat Al Khaleej magazine monitors the dates when these stars meet with their audience thirsty for laughter and joy:

The start (9 – 11 October):

The play “The Architect of Public Taste” at Dubai Opera… (October 9 and 10):

The activities of the Dubai Comedy Festival begin this year with the play “The Architect of Public Taste,” which will be shown on October 9 and 10 at the Dubai Opera Theater. The play is created by author and director Abdulaziz Safar, and stars the beloved stars: Khaled Al-Muzaffar, Khaled Al-Ajeerb, Muhammad Safar, and Iman Faisal. The story of the play takes us on a laughing journey with a couple awaiting their first child, presenting interesting details and situations, combining: black comedy and funny comedic chaos.

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Jamie Lever at the Emirates Theater… (October 10):

In her first participation in the Dubai Comedy Festival, the brilliant star Jamie Lever meets the audience of the Emirates Theater in the Jumeirah area, on the evening of October 10. To captivate the audience with a unique show that blends charming spontaneity with a smart sense of comedy. Not only was Jamie the daughter of comedy legend Johnny Lever, but she paved an independent path for herself and made a brilliant name in the world of stand-up comedy, with a record of more than 160 sold-out shows, touring 30 countries since 2014.

Munawar Farooqi in “Dubai Opera”.. (October 11):

The beloved Indian star, Munawar Farooqi, returns to the exciting atmosphere of Dubai in a completely new comedy hour, distinguished by its high audacity and insightful sarcasm, on the evening of October 11 at the Dubai Opera Theater. Farooqi is considered one of the brightest and most prominent comedic names in India. He presents the paradoxes of daily life, and boldly discusses conversations that many people hesitate to engage in, presenting them with a masterful comedic touch and an amazing rhythm that has made millions of fans follow him passionately around the world.

Peak of English and Russian enthusiasm (October 12 – 15):

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Mo Gilligan in Dubai Opera… (October 12):

The distinguished British comedian, Mo Gilligan, will return to Dubai on the evening of October 12, to perform at the Dubai Opera Theater, as part of his upcoming world tour, “The Mo You Know.” The British comedian’s performances are distinguished by his distinctive sarcastic style and exceptional atmosphere. Gilligan has established his name as one of the brightest stand-up comedy stars in Britain. He transformed from a creator of widespread content and videos on social media platforms, to an international artist who fills theater stands and major stadiums across continents with lovers of laughter and fun.

Alexandre Mercul at the New Covent Garden Theater – Mall of the Emirates… (October 15):

The first and most anticipated performance of the distinguished comedian, Alexander Mercol, at the Dubai Comedy Festival will take place on the evening of October 15, at the New Covent Garden Theater – Mall of the Emirates. It will present a charming combination of stand-up stories and direct improvisation, by engaging the audience and creating a joke at the same moment. Mercol excels in presenting unique performances that are completely unlike each other, in a spontaneous night full of intelligence and surprises, and the audience is on a date with a one-time theatrical experience.

Double closing week (October 16 – 18):

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Vir Das in “Dubai Opera”.. (October 16):

Emmy Award-winning comedian Vir Das returns to meet again the laughter lovers in Dubai, in a special and exceptional show, on the evening of October 16 at the Dubai Opera. Das is known for his insightful cultural analyzes and his cross-continental style, which connects him with audiences from different cultures, cementing his position as one of the brightest and most attractive stars on the international comedy scene.

Shane Todd at New Covent Garden Theater – Mall of the Emirates… (October 16):

In his first appearance at the Dubai Comedy Festival, Northern Irish comedy star, Shane Todd, is preparing to; To elicit laughter from the audience; With his exceptional new show, “Hold Me Back,” on the evening of October 16 at the “New Covent Garden Theater – Mall of the Emirates.” Todd, owner of the famous podcast “Tea with Me,” has a storytelling style that combines honesty with overwhelming humor, which has gained him many fans in Britain and America. Tonight offers insightful observations, comedy based on self-accountability, and funny situations that touch on reality.

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John Ashkar in Dubai Opera… (October 17):

The Lebanese comedian, John Ashkar, is performing an exceptional night in his new show, “We Can Talk,” on the evening of October 17, at the Dubai Opera Theater. With a clever mixture that combines personal paradoxes and live improvisation acquired over the years, Ashkar takes us on a sarcastic journey to explore the details of identity, family relationships, and funny daily situations that we all live in, to prove to us in his sarcastic style that we share the same obsessions.

Amit Tandon in Dubai Opera.. (October 18):

The famous Indian star, Amit Tandon, is booking a new date with laughter in Dubai, with his latest show, “How So? – ​​Aise Kaise”, on the evening of October 18, at the Dubai Opera Theater. Whether the audience experiences the bitterness and sweetness of marriage, the challenges of raising children, or the complexities of the details of our modern day, they will find themselves in every joke Tandon presents; It achieved extended success through more than 2,000 theatrical performances in 30 countries, making it a comedy phenomenon that attracts audiences and sells its tickets completely on every visit to Dubai.

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