The comedians include Mo Magaleo, Stanela Khalil and Wafa Jawad.
Arabs Are Not Funny! is heading to the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall on 26 September. If you’d like to get hold of tickets, here’s what you need to know.
Arabs Are Not Funny! is produced by Arts Canteen in association with the Royal Albert Hall. The exciting line-up includes Wafa Jawad, Stanela Khalil, Mo Magaleo, Usif Musa, Semo Salha, and Tarek Turjman. The evening will be hosted by MC Joe Haddad.
Wafa Jawad is a bilingual stand-up comedian based in Paris, performing in both English and Arabic. She is one of the few stand-up comedians in the French capital who wears a hijab. Stanela Khalil is a Lebanese comedian currently based in Dublin, who has performed around the world, from Beirut to Tokyo.
Mo Magaleo is a British-Moroccan comedian who draws on his experiences as a working-class Moroccan Arab. Usif Musa is an Iraqi-British comedian and winner of the Ding Dong Gong Show at Vauxhall Comedy Club.
Semo Salha is originally from Syria and is now based in Manchester. He is also an actor, with appearances in The Crown. Tarek Turjman is a comedian and improv actor. Born in Guatemala with Palestinian heritage, he explores themes of identity, immigration, and sexuality in his work.
Arabs Are Not Funny! has built a loyal following within the Arab community. The show tours across London and is now coming to the Royal Albert Hall. The comedy nights poke fun at the Arab world and aim to challenge stereotypes about Arabs.
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