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

Mon 10 – Sat 15 Nov 25 60 minutes
Student
Scotsman
Chortle
Skinny
Fest
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.

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The artist will be donating 10% of their profits to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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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