Brazilian comedian who has an accent like Dracula Rafi Bastos joins A-list acts at the 10-day comedy festival
Get ready for some serious LOLs not just for one, not two, but 10 days of hilarious guffaws with some of the funniest comics alive at the Dubai Comedy Festival.
Australia’s favourite comedy trio Sooshi Mango and the “uniquely Indian” comic Zakir Khan are among the latest acts added to a studded list of performers that already includes one of Ireland’s funniest funny-men Dara Ó Briai, Jimmy Carr, one of the UK’s most renowned comedians, and the hilarious comedy duo My Therapist Ghosted Me among others.
The new batch of A-list headliners also includes 6-foot-7 Brazilian comedian Rafi Bastos, Jim Jefferies, John Achkar and Stuart Taylor.
Check out the new line-up of performers who are set to bombard Dubai comic fans with all things funny this coming 12-21 May at various venues, including Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera and The Theatre Mall of the Emirates.
Sooshi Mango “OFF THE BOAT IN DUBAI”
12 May at Coca-Cola Arena
With millions of views and followers worldwide, Sooshi Mango is a social media sensation that has tickled audiences with their unique blend of hilarious sketches and relatable humour. It’s a non-stop rollercoaster of laughs that will surely bring audiences to tears of laughter when the trio perform at the Coca-Cola Arena, as they showcase their uncanny ability to turn everyday scenes of life into comedy gold.
Ticket prices: AED 199 Bronze, AED 299 Silver, AED 329 Gold, AED 429 Diamond ; AED 699 VIP
Zakir Khan (Hindi-language show)
14 May at Dubai Opera
Having sold out 100,000+ tickets across the globe, Zakir Khan is a certified crowd pleaser and jester who established his storytelling and comedic prowess with hilarious specials that include Haq Se Single (2017) and Kaksha Gyarvi (2018). Renowned for his “uniquely Indian” jokes, Zakir is set to light up the Dubai Opera with his unique ability to highlight comic elements in everyday life.
Ticket prices: AED 135 Silver, AED 225 Gold, AED 325 Platinum, AED 395 VIP
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Rafi Bastos “Unfamiliar Territory”
17 May 17th at The Theatre Mall of the Emirates
At 6-foot-7, you can’t miss this Brazilian comedian who has an accent like Dracula. Rafi Bastos is a pioneer of stand-up comedy in Brazil who has endeared fans with his quick-witted observational humour. A social media juggernaut whose stage performances, music videos, interviews, and sketches have garnered more than 370 million views on YouTube alone, Rafi promises utter hilarity as he takes to the stage at The Theatre Mall of the Emirates.
Ticket prices: AED 275 Lower Box, AED 200 Upper Box, AED 175 Silver, AED 200 Gold, AED 250 Platinum, AED 300 VIP
Jim Jefferies – “GIVE ‘EM WHAT THEY WANT”
17 May at Dubai Opera
One of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, the Sydney native has captivated audiences worldwide with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. Jim Jefferies, winner of the Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival in 2019, is well known on the comedy circuit across Europe and North America, and his performance at the Dubai Opera is a much-awaited showcase of Jim’s comedic brilliance.
Ticket prices: AED 200 Silver, AED 295 Gold, AED 395 Platinum, AED 495 VIP
John Achkar “Wein Sayesh?” (Arabic show)
21 May at The Theatre Mall of the Emirates
John Achkar – comedian, entrepreneur, consultant, and everything in between – has earned a legion of fans worldwide poking fun at the everyday struggles of life and satirising the absurdities of pop culture. With a style that is both intelligent and relatable, John’s infectious energy and charming personality is sure to leave audiences in stitches. His performance at The Theatre Mall of the Emirates will be specially filmed by the Dubai Comedy Festival.
Ticket prices: AED 150 Balcony, AED 175 Silver, AED 200 Gold, AED 250 Platinum, AED 300 VIP
The Laughter Factory Presents Stuart Taylor
13 May at Movenpick JBR
The Laughter Factory, the Middle East’s longest-running comedy night, will host Stuart Taylor, one of South Africa’s top entertainment acts, during the Dubai Comedy Festival. Stuart has performed to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Berlin International Comedy Festival, New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and the Montreaux Comedy festival in Switzerland, along with a string of venues in his native South Africa.
Ticket price: AED160
Date
12-21 May
Location
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera, The Theatre Mall of the Emirates and other venues
For more information and to book tickets, visit dubaicomedyfest.ae
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