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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 Big Tescos, why Saddam Hussein would have loved Drayton Manor, and – amidst a search for those pesky weapons of mass destruction – finding self-acceptance.
Extended Sold Out Run Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Telegraph, Times
Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 Nominee
Content warning: references to Islamophobia and may contain sudden loud noises”
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award WINNER 2023, Hasan Al-Habib was born to Iraqis that moved to Birmingham after realising Baghdad wasn’t dangerous enough.
“Deliciously funny and challenging in the way he engages with race, class and privilege”
The Guardian
"Great jokes"
Chortle
"He’ll make a million doing this”
Jamali Maddix (BBC’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks)
“he’s so likeable, super talented, a great performer”
Mae Martin (Netflix’s Feel Good, Channel 4’s Taskmaster)
“F***ing brilliant”
Limmy (BBC 2’s Limmy’s Homemade Show)
“Drily witty… immensely enjoyable”
Varsity