By Arts Canteen in association with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.
Saturday 13th July, 7.30pm
Prince Abdi
Prince Abdi is an internationally renowned comedian, who has appeared on TV screens across the globe. A British-Somali Muslim who lives in London, Prince has built up a solid reputation as one of the circuit’s defining voices. His career has seen him provide tour support to iconic names like Trevor Noah, Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock and Jack Whitehall. As well as performing at festivals such as The Edinburgh Fringe and Cape Town Comedy Festival.
Fatiha El-Ghorri
Underneath Fatiha’s colourful hijab is a mind full of cutting observations and engaging witticism of the life and times of a British Muslim woman. Fatiha smashes the Muslim stereotypes and challenges people to think about what they think they know about Islam, Muslims, Muslim women especially. She tackles some tough subjects like Islamophobia and dating by sharing her own experiences which are funny, thought provoking and honest!
As seen on ITV’s ‘The Jonathan Ross Comedy Club’ 2020
As seen on Comedy Central’s ‘Comedy Central at the Edinburgh Fringe’ 2020
Janine Harouni
Lebanese-American comedian Janine Harouni is one of the fastest rising comics in the UK. Her most recent stand up hour ‘Man’oushe’ was nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe and is currently taking her on a world tour. Her last hour, ‘Stand Up With Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated)’ was filmed as a special for Amazon Prime and is available to stream now.
She stars as Thalia on the ITV2 sitcom ‘Buffering’ and recently appeared as Carla in ‘The Batman’ (Warner Bros.). Other TV appearances include: ‘The Russell Howard Hour’, ‘The John Bishop Show’, ‘Comedians Giving Lectures’, ‘Question Team’, and ‘The Stand Up Sketch Show’.
Clips of her stand up have gained her over half a million followers across Instagram and TikTok and have been viewed 100 million times.
‘Unstoppably entertaining’ – ★★★★★ The Times
‘A comedian clearly destined for bigger stages’ – ★★★★ Sunday Post
★★★★ – Guardian
★★★★ – Evening Standard
★★★★ – Scotsman
★★★★ – Telegraph
Maria Shehata
Multi-award winning Maria Shehata is an Egyptian-American comedian based in London. She’s been seen on Comedy Central’s The Watch List and Comedy Central Live, Dave Channel’s The Comedy Guide To Life, and Showtime’s Bridging the Gap.
Winner of Best Comedian at the Hollywood Festival of New Cinema, Maria was tour support for Bill Burr, shortlisted as one of the Five Best New Acts at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe by The 99 Club and showcased as Pick of the Fringe at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.
She is co-host of the weekly comedy podcast 2 Non Doctors.
Winner – Best Comedian, Hollywood Festival of New Cinema
Finalist – Best New Act of the Edinburgh Fringe, 99 Club
Pick of the Fringe – Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Further event information:
Approximate show duration: 95 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Age Rating: 18+
ALL ACTS ARE IN ENGLISH.
Please note – Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time.
Please note that the line-up is subject to change.
