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The Laughter Factory Presents Netflix Star Schalk Bezuidenhout

Prepare for nonstop laughter with Schalk Bezuidenhout!
Fri 24 Jan - Sat 25 Jan
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160 AED
Netflix star Schalk Bezuidenhout brings his highly-anticipated new hour ‘Crowd Pleaser’ to Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • “Fast-rising talent” Guardian

  • “Definitely one to watch” Evening Standard

  • “His joke-telling is superb… pure and simple stand-up, expertly performed” Chortle

  • “Paints really vivid pictures before hitting us with the punchline…Bezuidenhout keeps us on our toes”          ★★★★ Broadway Baby

  • “Will have you in stitches…skillfully points out the ridiculous side of human nature…absolutely hilarious.”              ★★★★ Fringe Review

  • Friday 24th January: The Agenda, Dubai Media City 8:30 PM
  • Saturday 25th January: The Club Abu Dhabi 8:00 PM
  • Early Bird Ticket Price at AED 160 
  • Regular Ticket Price at AED 210
  • This event is strictly 21+
  • Show tickets must be purchased at www.thelaughterfactory.com
Fresh from the success of his debut World tour, a Netflix stand-up special and an arena tour supporting Trevor Noah, comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is bringing his brand-new show ‘Crowd Pleaser’ to Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE Tickets are on sale now at www.thelaughterfactory.com What happens when a well-behaved South African teenager with mild-mannered parents enters the world of stand-up comedy?

Aged 19, Schalk Bezuidenhout finds himself performing his first paid gig at a strip club, and the rest is history. South Africa’s hottest comedian (not looks) Schalk returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his brand-new show ‘Crowd Pleaser’, telling the story of how he launched himself onto the comedy scene and quickly found unique ways to entertain the masses. Expect never-before-heard accents, theories on the best way to end a show and why Schalk thinks we all have that ability to be a crowd pleaser. You’re guaranteed to leave on a high.


Schalk Bezuidenhout is a comedian and actor, with a host of accolades to his name, including winner of the Savanna Newcomer Award at the Comics Choice Awards 2013, nominee for Breakthrough Act at the Comics Choice Awards 2014, and winner of the Intermediate Award at the Comics Choice Awards 2015. Schalk has his own stand-up special for Comedy Central, recorded his special for Netflix as part of Only Jokes Allowed, and hosted the new docuseries The World’s Strangest Jobs on Amazon Prime.  

On radio, he has appeared on shows such as Andrew Maxwell’s series Welcome to Wherever You Are (BBC Radio 4) and Comedians Vs The News (BBC World Service). As an actor, Schalk played the lead role in the major feature length film ‘Kanarie.’

As a live performer, Schalk has grown his international career, selling out runs at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Melbourne Internataional Comedy Festival as well as opening for Trevor Noah in 2015, 2017, and an arena tour Summer 2023. His 2024 world tour has included sell out runs in UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
The Laughter Factory hosts a fresh bill of three top, professional, comedians every month, many already familiar stars of the screen on hit USA and UK TV shows.

With a reputation for quality and a sharp eye for talent, The Laughter Factory has showcased reams of A-list comics on their way to superstardom, including, Russell Peters, Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre, Dara O"Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, and Frankie Boyle.  

The Laughter Factory"s commitment to comedy has been recognized by numerous publications, winning several accolades over its two-decade history, including several’ best comedy night’ awards from Time Out Dubai.

Media contact Gail Clough (co-founder): +97150 100 3074,  gail@thelaughterfactory.com
  • Web: www.schalkbezuidenhout.com
  • Instagram: @schalkiebez
  • Twitter: @schalkiebez
  • TikTok: @schalkbezuidenhout
  • YouTube: @schalkbezuidenhout4999

By car:  take Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11, then exit 34 toward Nakhlat Jumeira St/Jumeira, take a slight right onto the ramp, then find your destination on the right. 


By public transportation:  Take the MRed lines to the Dubai Internet City Metro Station and take a short nine-minute walk from there. 


By taxi:  You can easily reach your destination by taking a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.

By car: Take Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St/E10, continue onto 8th St, then onto 3rd St/Al Meena St. Turn right onto Shinaf St. (signs for Yas Island), then turn left onto Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St./E12. Turn right to reach your destination.


By public transportation: Take bus 94 (Mamsha Al Saadiyat< Via Louvre) to the Shk. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd./The Club stop and take a minute's walk from there. 


By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by using a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.

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The Agenda
The Agenda Venues FZC LLC - Al Jaddi St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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The Club, Abu Dhabi
Mina Sadiyat - Zayed Port - Al Mina - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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The Club, Abu Dhabi
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