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Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)

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.
Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Recommended Shows - British Comedy Guide
Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Telegraph, Times
Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 - Nominee

Ticket Prices

Standard £18.00

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Comedian Hasan Al-Habib leans out of a frame, holding his shirt open to reveal a tshirt that reads Brum.

Venue

The Studio

Dates

17 Sep 2026

Price

£18.00

Running time

1 hour

Age guidance

Age 16+

  • 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

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

    The Skinny