Originally from Cork, Ryan has had two comedy specials, sold-out tours across Ireland, the UK and Europe, and more than 38 million online views. His TV credits include appearances on BBC, ITV, Comedy Central and Virgin Media, and he’s known for combining warm Irish storytelling with sharp, well-crafted jokes. Ryan brings sharp writing, effortless charm and brilliantly observed humour to the stage.

Andrew is joined by a standout international supporting cast:

Yash Bhardwaj – highly acclaimed, sold out, comedy specials, ‘Brown Under’ and ‘The Expat of Arabia’ at the Adelaide fringe festival.
Rula Korban - wrote and starred in her own satire show on ‘MTV-Lebanon’, under the character of “Rajwa” which later became the online “Rajwa Show”

A night at The Laughter Factory is always more than just the show. Once the final punchline lands, audiences are invited to stay on for the much-loved after-parties, where comedians and crowd mingle, chat about the set and keep the laughter going.

Early bird tickets are now on sale until February 28 th AED 140– limited availability and the best value for comedy fans who book ahead. Secure your seats early and join The Laughter Factory for a night of big laughs, great company and top-class stand-up.

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This event is strictly 21+

Andrew Ryan

Hailing from Ireland. The Cork man has built up a reputation of being one of the most in demand acts around. He has released two comedy specials. Two sold out tours across Ireland, Uk & Europe. Thirty eight million views online and a host of Tv shows to his credit.

“Charming, Hilarious with some really powerful thinking underneath” The Metro “ Well paced, well written, delivers plenty of laughs” The Mirror.

TV CREDITS- Stand-up Comedy.

BBC- Russell Howard’s Good News
BBC- Live at the Edinburgh Festival
BBC- The Blame Game (Panel Show)
ITV- Two Series of Hosting The Secrets of the Comedy Store 2021 & 2023
Comedy Central – Live at the Comedy Store
Comedy Central- Live for Mind
Comedy Central- Stand up at Comedy Central
Virgin media – Six appearances on The Six O’clock Show & Ireland AM

YASH BHARDWAJ

Yash is a comic/actor has headlined and shared the stage with multiple international comics. Yash recently did his first australia tour, he debuted his comedy special, brown under at the adelaide fringe festival and sold out 3 out of the 4 runs of the show, additionally he was invited to perform at some of the biggest comedy clubs in sydney/melbourne. He will be touring the asia pacific region with his comedy special," the expat of arabia" in the later half of 2023. He was also recently shortlisted to take part in so you think you are funny? ( uk ) and he is set to take part in the first round that kicks off in london very soon.

He has won various stand up comedy competitions in the region like beat the camel, comedy world cup ( twice ), colosseum of comedy ( twice ) espana comedy games, etc.

He is also one of the few comics in the region to produce and perform his 1 hour sold out solo shows. Yash is the founder behind dubai's beloved comedy club: flamingo live, that produces weekly comedy nights at various venues in uae.

Apart from the regular comedy shows, yash has done various corporate comedy shows for companies like tiktok arabia, team red dot media, the mediavantage, landmark group, devisers dubai, zomato, etc

RULA KORBAN

A Lebanese born in KSA, her passion for comedy since childhood manifested itself on school stages, experimental theater, improv workshops, online satire and eventually stand-up comedy.

Rula studied business administration and chose hospitality management as a career for 18 years. She managed and owned several renowned restaurants in the heart of Beirut.

In 2012 Rula embarked on a 5 year self-discovery journey between England, India and Europe. She pursued further studies in psychoanalysis, psycho-spirituality, integrative nutrition, Macrobiotics, and Traditional Chinese Medicine’s basic cooking & healing principles.

In 2015, Rula founded her wellbeing initiative, “Leela Love in Action”, under which she facilitated workshops, organized events, gave seminars in various schools and universities and produced documentaries such as “A Zero Waste Lebanon”.

She also co-wrote a drama/comedy pilot for her sitcom “Rajwa”.

In 2022 Rula ventured into the world of stand-up and found her true calling. Her colorful life’s journey and rich experience, provided her an endless bank of inspiration and a unique point of view on the world around her. She performed in both English and Arabic languages in reputed comedy clubs and events like Awk.Word-Beirut, Play-Beirut, Clavichord-Dubai and Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival to name a few.

The Laughter Factory has been the UAE’s home of live stand-up for almost three decades, presenting three top-tier comedians every month — many already household names from hit UK and US TV shows. Past alumni include Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, and Frankie Boyle.

With a reputation for discovering and showcasing the very best in comedy, The Laughter Factory has won multiple Time Out Dubai “Best Comedy Night” awards and continues to be the region’s most trusted name in live stand-up.

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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