Legendary comedian Jim Gaffigan is heading to Dubai

Jim Gaffigan In Dubai

Save the date and get your tickets ASAP

It’s a major moment for the comedy scene in Dubai, with festivals and some of the best artists from across the world coming in.

And now, there’s another major arrival with none other than Jim Gaffigan!

The well-loved American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer will be performing in the city as part of his highly anticipated ‘Barely Alive’ Tour. The set promises an unforgettable night of endless laughs at Dubai Opera on 25 November.

Mark the date and time on your calendar with tickets going on sale at 12pm on 3 August.

A three-time Emmy winning comedian, Gaffigan’s talent has garnered him multiple accolades, including seven Grammy nominations for his outstanding performances and a place on the Forbes’ 2019 list of top ten comedians.

His biggest win came recently with becoming the first comedian to surpass one billion streams on Pandora, solidifying his status as a global comedy sensation. His ninth stand-up special, ‘Comedy Monster’ premiered on Netflix in December and was nominated for a Grammy, while his 10 is following later this year.

Also a prolific actor, Gaffigan is currently the lead in the Sci-Fi dramedy ‘Linoleum’, and he will portray the iconic character Mr. Smee in Disney’s upcoming ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’.

The actor/comedian is also set to appear in Netflix’s highly anticipated ‘Unfrosted’ alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, James Marsden, and Hugh Grant.

With a long filmography and endless more credits to his name, Jim Gaffigan’s uproarious and insightful comedy is a treat you’re not going to want to miss!

For tickets, visit livenation.me

 

Date

25 November

Location

Dubai Opera

 

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Caroline D’Almeida

A little bit of India, a little more of the UAE, and a lot of shawarma perhaps best captures Caroline’s anatomy. An avid believer in value for money, her hobbies include putting the ‘elite lifestyle’ to the test. And finding cheaper dupes for it all. A Sharjah girl new to the capital, she hopes to discover the pulse of the emirate.