Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival

Per Deadline, Okatsuka posted about the festival on Threads this weekend, writing, “FYI there are more of us that said no to ...

Jessica Kirson, comedian who performed at controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, coming to Alabama in the spring

A stand-up comic who took part in a comedy festival criticized for being held in a country with a spotty track record on ...

Comic Spills The Beans On ‘Censorship Rules’ At Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival

The Riyadh Comedy Festival, which began on Friday and is scheduled to continue through Oct. 9, is set to include appearances ...
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What is the Riyadh Comedy Festival and why is it all over social media?

The Riyadh Comedy Festival is making headlines, and it's not necessarily good news. The comedy festival in the capital ...

‘Two Weeks of Laughter in the Desert’

The extensive list of comedy megastars performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival includes Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill ...
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Performers blast star-studded Riyadh Comedy Festival over Saudi human rights abuses

“Participating comedians, to avoid contributing to laundering the Saudi government’s reputation, should use the comedy ...
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Britain’s Got Talent Ben Hart to create mind-blowing magic for Riyadh Comedy Festival

A must-see for fans of live magic and theatrical flair Prepare to be amazed as multi-award-winning magician Ben Hart is headed to Saudi Arabia. Following sold-out performances worldwide, Hart will ...