Extended Sold Out Run Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Telegraph, Times

Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 Nominee

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 fatherly advice for retaining virginity, what not to say at the 9/11 memorial, and – amidst a search for those pesky weapons of mass destruction – finding self-acceptance.

“Al-Habib treats his audience to some seamless callbacks, crowd-winning call and responses, and impeccable timing.”

★★★★ The Skinny

“Infectiously effusive, Al-Habib revels in that rollercoaster tone, swooping from fascinating insights to well-timed gags, crowd-pleasing chant-alongs and a good dose of the mischievously provocative.”

★★★★ Fest Mag

“There’s material here for Live at the Apollo.”

★★★★  Scotsman