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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Comedy season is heating up with some of the hottest regional and international acts performing in town this weekend.
Bill Burr Live
All eyes will be on headliner Bill Burr, live at the Etihad Arena on Saturday, July 12.
The world-renowned comedian and podcaster recently released his eighth stand-up special, "Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years".
The American funny man is known for his "Monday Morning Podcast" and several "Saturday Night Live" hosting gigs.
He was the first comedian to perform at the 5,000-seat ancient Roman amphitheatre, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece, and in 2022 he made history as the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park.
His 2022 Netflix special, "Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks", was shot at the legendary venue.
In 2023, Burr's film, "Old Dads", which he directed, co-wrote and starred in, premiered as the most-watched film on Netflix in its first and second week of release.
He portrayed JFK in Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix film, "Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story".
Burr made his Broadway debut starring alongside Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk in David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" running through June.
He is currently touring arenas and theatres around the world with his "Bill Burr Live" show.
The Laughter Factory
The world-class comedy crew at The Laughter Factory are on the road again this week, playing venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Catch them at Mezz, The Agenda, Dubai Media City (July 11); Studio One Hotel, Dubai (July 12); The Club, Abu Dhabi (July 17); Radisson Hotel DAMAC Hills, Dubai (July 18); and at Dukes, The Palm, Dubai (July 19).
Headlining the show is Steven Briggs, a high-energy stand-up comedian and actor, known for his dynamic performances that blend hilarious storytelling, sound effects and character skits.
A winner of the acclaimed Moth storytelling competition, comedy fans will also remember him from Netflix's "Unbelievable" and HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
Joining him is rising comedy sensation Kelsey De Almeida, sure to leave you and your friends in stitches with his fresh material and irresistible stage presence.
Also returning to the stage is local crowd favourite Maher Barwany. Over his 12-year comedy career, he has performed at the Dubai Comedy Festival and venues including the Annex, Up and Below rooftop lounge, American University of Sharjah, The Warehouse lounge, Flashback Speakeasy, and Kickers Sports Bar.
He has also performed across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman with the "Funbassadors of Comedy".
Exit 8 in Abu Dhabi
Get ready for sharp, observational humour from some of Saudi Arabia's top comics - Abdulaziz Al Hedian, Osama Bazid, Abdullah Al Rowis, Osama Alyahya, Azzam Alwabel, and Ahmad Attar.
Catch these jolly jokers at the Broadway Brasserie & Bar at the Emirates Palace Mandarin on Friday, July 11.
