13 comedy shows coming to Abu Dhabi, from Russell Peters to Whitney Cummings
Sunday was the first day of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, as Morgan Jay made a stop in the capital as part of his The Goofy Guy Tour. Bringing his TikTok on-screen humour to the stage at Etihad Arena, he set the standard for a season of comedy still to come. Russell Peters, Mo Amer, Maz Jobrani and Whitney Cummings are among the performers heading to the capital between October and January. The…
The first day of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season kicked off on Sunday with a lineup featuring a mix of international and regional comedians performing at various venues across the capital, from October to January. The season, now in its third iteration, has previously hosted big names like Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, and Bill Burr at Etihad Arena in Yas Island. Smaller venues, like The Club, are also partaking in the festivities, hosting special anniversary programs.
Russell Peters, a Canadian stand-up comedian known for his observations on immigrant families and cultural misunderstandings, took the stage on October 25 at Etihad Arena. His tickets cost Dh275 ($75). Mo Amer, a Palestinian-American comedian who gained recognition through his Netflix series Mo, performed on November 6 at the same venue. His tickets are priced at Dh325.
Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian who gained fame through the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, brought his political satire and observational humor to Abu Dhabi on November 7. Tickets for his show were Dh275. The Laughter Factory, a smaller venue celebrating its 30th anniversary, hosted a special program featuring The Laughter Factory on November 8 at The Club, Abu Dhabi, with tickets priced at Dh140.
Other performances include Moroccan comedian Amine Radi, who brings a North African perspective to the comedy scene on November 19 at Etihad Arena. Tickets for his show are Dh150. Indian stand-up performer Anubhav Singh Bassi will perform on November 21 at Etihad Arena, offering a mix of anecdotes and absurdity, with tickets at Dh125.
Aries Spears, an American comedian known for his impersonations and observational humor, will present his act on November 21 as well, starting at 10pm with tickets starting at Dh120. Finally, Filipino comedians Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will perform together on November 22 at Etihad Arena, drawing from their decades-long variety show Eat Bulaga!, with tickets priced at Dh170.
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