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Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)

Wed 8 – Thu 9 Apr 26 60 minutes
Student
Scotsman
Chortle
Skinny
Fest
Comedy Stand Up
Soho Downstairs – Soho Age Recommendation: 16+ Running time: 60 minutes

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Arab. Muslim. Brummy.

‘Deliciously funny’ (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
Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Recommended Shows British Comedy Guide
Funniest Jokes of Edinbrugh Fringe 2025 Telegraph, Times
Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 Nominee

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'Magnificent storytelling, raucous laughter'
Student
'There's material here for Live at the Apollo'
Scotsman
'Infectiously effusive hour from the Birmingham comic'
Fest
'An accomplished debut'
Chortle