Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)
Tickets: £19.50
Students: £10
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Arab. Muslim. Brummy.
"Deliciously funny" (The Guardian) Hasan Al-Habib’s parents left Baghdad for the land of opportunity (southern Birmingham).
But when Britain invaded Iraq, friends and teachers saw him as the enemy within.
This story involves Big Tescos, why Saddam Hussein would have loved Drayton Manor, and - amidst a search for those pesky weapons of mass destruction - finding self-acceptance.
- Extended Sold Out Run - Edinburgh Fringe 2025
- Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Telegraph, Times
- Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 Nominee
“Infectiously effusive, Al-Habib revels in that rollercoaster tone, swooping from fascinating insights to well-timed gags, crowd-pleasing chant-alongs and a good dose of the mischievously provocative”Fest Mag
“Al-Habib treats his audience to some seamless callbacks, crowd-winning call and responses, and impeccable timing”The Skinny
“There’s material here for Live at the Apollo”Scotsman
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