The Laughter Factory Returns by Popular Demand
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Jumeirah Golf Estates
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Studio One Hotel
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The Club, Abu Dhabi
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Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
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Radisson DAMAC Hills
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Studio One Hotel
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Dukes The Palm
The Laughter Factory Returns by Popular Demand
Show Start 20:00
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Show Start 20:30
Studio One Hotel
Show Start 19:00
The Club, Abu Dhabi
Show Start 20:00
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
Show Start 20:30
Radisson DAMAC Hills
Show Start 19:00
Studio One Hotel
Show Start 20:30
Dukes The Palm
Another month. Another incredible line-up. The same community that has kept live comedy thriving in the UAE for three decades.
UAE – For more than 30 years, The Laughter Factory has been far more than a comedy night. It's become a monthly tradition for thousands of people across the UAE—a place where friends meet, couples enjoy date night, newcomers make connections and complete strangers leave laughing together.
Long before stand-up comedy became mainstream in the region, The Laughter Factory was flying in the world's best professional comedians from the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia and beyond. Three decades later, that commitment to world-class live comedy remains unchanged, but what has grown around it is something even more special: a loyal community of comedy lovers who know there's nothing quite like sharing a room full of laughter.
Every month, audiences return knowing they'll discover exceptional talent before the rest of the world catches on. Many comedians who first performed on a Laughter Factory stage have gone on to become global household names, but the magic has always been the same—brilliant comics, intimate venues and audiences who come ready to laugh together.
This September tour brings together four exceptional comedians from four very different backgrounds, each with their own unique voice.
Leading the line-up is Kelsey De Almeida, one of the most exciting young comedians on the international circuit. Described by top UK reviewer Julia Chamberlain as 'Destined to be absolutely huge'! Kelsey has been winning audiences wherever he performs and is rapidly becoming a name to watch.
Joining him is Aideen McQueen, whose fearless, high-energy style and brilliantly crafted storytelling have made her a favourite with comedy audiences across the UK and Ireland. Described by the ‘Irish Times’ as “Just so funny”Aidan delivers the kind of performance that keeps audiences talking long after the show ends.
Next we have Luca Cupani, the award-winning Italian comedian. Combining dry European wit with wonderfully intelligent observations on British life and cultural differences, Luca has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices on the comedy circuit. His sharp writing and understated delivery have earned him fans across the UK and beyond.
Completing the bill is Dubai-based Tanveer Khan, whose comedy is inspired by a remarkable life journey spanning India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Tanveer brings thoughtful, relatable stories about family, ambition and everyday life to the stage. He has quickly become a familiar face on the city's comedy circuit with his warm, observational style.
Whether you've been coming for years or are thinking about your first show, every Laughter Factory night feels fantastic. Regulars know the routine—arrive early, grab a drink, meet fellow comedy fans, enjoy world-class stand-up, then stick around afterwards as the comics mingle with the audience.
Thirty years on, that's still what makes The Laughter Factory different. It's not just about who's on tage. It's about the people in the room.
Personally requested as the Opener for Arj Barker on two Australian tours, Stephen K Amos on a whopping 6 UK Tours and Russell Kane on his 2019 UK Tour, come see why rising British star Kelsey De Almeida was described by top UK reviewer Julia Chamberlain as 'Destined to be absolutely huge'!
★★★★★ “Has the audience in stitches. Perfect comedic timing.” Fringefeed
★★★★½ “Definitely one to watch” The Advertiser
★★★★½ “A pleasure to watch on stage. I look forward to seeing his career flourish” Glam Adelaide
“Had me in stitches. He’s a star in the making!” Fresh 92.7, Adelaide
“Destined to be huge, see him now” Stephen K Amos
“Kelsey De Almeida was hilarious. You know you’re in for a good night when the support act is hard to follow!” The Argus
“Best thing to happen out of Covid is keeping Kelsey in Australia. Already a regular here at the Lounge and a future star of comedy. You can put him on stage any night, at anytime in front of any crowd and he is gonna crush” - The Comic's Lounge, Melbourne
"Kelsey De Almeida was hilarious. You know you're in for a good night when the support act is hard to follow! Definitely one to watch" - The Argus
"Hilarious, an original voice on the comedy landscape. Destined to be huge, see him now!" - Stephen K Amos
"Had me in stitches. He's a star in the making!" - Fresh 92.7, Adelaide
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“Just so funny” Irish Times
“Plays brilliantly with the crowd” Irish Independent
“Best young comic I’ve seen in ages” Arthur Smith
Spontaneous (in the losing her keys rather the kitesurfing way), Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, sexy, saucy and, most importantly, side-splittingly funny.
Aideen appears regularly on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside such acts as Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle.
She has performed at many festivals including The Vodafone Comedy Festival,The Electric Picnic Festival and Prague Comedy Festival. This year she had two sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and was Nominated for Best Performer in the Dublin Fringe Festival Galway Arts Festival
an hour of beautiful solo writing, brashly, boldly and skilfully delivered, with deeper roots into some important questions about life, love, and meaning in the digital age. The writing doesn’t hold back, the material is in your face and lap, but knows when to tone it down and be tender, more subtle, and never too obvious in its material and message. - ED FRINGE REVIEW
The Fast-paced monologues and punchlines have the audience laughing out loud while still exploring many relevant topics – the struggle to buy a house, the vacuous nature of social media and why, despite having more ways than ever of getting in touch, people still struggle to communicate. - FUNNY WOMEN
This is frequently funny but it really distinguishes itself by its willingness to confront the realities of loneliness and regret that underpin the laughter- and the drinking. It’s terrifically impressive, warm and funny
Writer and performer Aideen McQueen’s warm welcome to each audience member as they take their seat indicates that they are in safe hands and over the next hour we are charmed and moved in equal measure by her character Lucy. Having connected with Tom on Tinder (definitely a keeper – he has a Tesco Club Card!), Lucy agonises over when he will text her, what should she say in a text to him, and why has he not replied to her text. The stressing over 2 blue ticks struck a chord with much of the audience – we’ve all been there! Her initial façade of a woman who has transformed herself inside and out slowly erodes, revealing her vulnerability. Having bonded with the audience, she constantly asks our advice on what her next move should be with Tom, but texts and calls with friends and family slowly reveal that the bravura face of the good time girl is not all that it seems.
Aideen McQueen gives a stellar performance in this witty and moving play. As a rising star of the comedy scene, her interactions with the audience allow her to expertly adapt the dialogue to raise a laugh, but never making any minor diversions feel forced or unintentional. By the end we are all rooting for Lucy to heal herself and to find some much deserved happiness. I loved this play and can’t wait to see what Aideen writes next. She’s a keeper!
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Dubai-based comedian Tanveer Khan, a fast-rising stand-up comic making waves across the region. Drawing on a remarkable life lived across Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore & UAE, Tanveer delivers razor-sharp observational comedy filled with cultural insights, family dynamics, modern relationships and absurdities of everyday life. With intelligent storytelling, effortless audience connection and disarming self-awareness, he delivers a performance that is insightful, relatable and hilarious.
Founded in 1996, The Laughter Factory is the UAE’s longest-running and most awarded comedy club. Hosting three top-tier international comedians every month, the club has introduced thousands across the region to names including Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and more.
A multi-time winner of Time Out Dubai’s “Best Comedy Night”, The Laughter Factory remains the region’s most trusted name in stand-up.
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.
