Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart's replacement as host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, will join reclusive superstar comic Dave Chappelle as headline acts at the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival.
The 10-day event, organised by Dubai Tourism, will held in a purpose-built 4,500 seat venue at the Dubai Marina from October 15-24.
Also on the bill is Saudi comic Bader Saleh, who headlined a sold-out, all-Arab show at du Forum in Abu Dhabi in August, the American comic and magician Mac King and the Emirati funny man Ali Al Sayed.
“Headline acts Dave Chappelle and Trevor Noah demonstrate that the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival is not to be missed,” said Dubai Tourism senior Vice President Hamad Bin Mejren.
“With the headliners supported by a stellar line-up of local, regional and global comedy talent, Dubai Comedy Festival illustrates that we are serious about comedy. Throughout the Festival we’re expecting sell-out crowds for what promises to be an exhilarating and entertaining ten days of gigs.”
• Tickets will go on sale soon, with preregistration available now at www.dubaicomedyfest.ae
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