Comedian - Hasan Al-Habib - Comedy in Your Eye

Comedian - Hasan Al-Habib - Comedy: The Deliciously Funny Brummie with a Global Perspective

Hasan Al-Habib is an award-winning comedian, writer, and actor whose identity is proudly rooted in three words: Arab, Muslim, Brummy. Born to Iraqi parents who, as he jokes, moved to Birmingham after deciding Baghdad wasn't dangerous enough, Hasan's comedy is a vibrant and hilarious exploration of heritage, identity, and the absurdity of navigating modern Britain as a second-generation immigrant.

Background and Comedic Style

Hasan’s comedic voice was forged in the fires of the school playground. Finding himself bullied for being Muslim in the wake of 9/11, he discovered that comedy could be a powerful defence mechanism. As he puts it, "I learned that if you're funny, they can't make fun of you". This early lesson shaped his confident and intelligent performance style, which is often praised for its skill with voices and accents.

His material is both personal and political, weaving together stories of his Iraqi heritage with sharp observations on race, class, and privilege in the UK. The Guardian hailed his work as "deliciously funny and challenging," a sentiment echoed by a chorus of top comedians. Mae Martin calls him "super talented," while Limmy declared him "f***ing brilliant".

A Rising Star with Major Awards

Hasan Al-Habib quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new talents on the circuit. In 2022, he was a finalist in the prestigious Chortle Student Comedy Awards. The following year, he took home the top prize at the

Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2023, a major recognition in his home city.

His critically acclaimed double-act show, 2 Muslim 2 Furious: Mecca Drift, enjoyed a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, which was followed by his network TV debut on the BBC New Comedy Award. With a unique perspective and an "emphatic stage presence,"

comedian Hasan Al-Habib delivers insightful and "deliciously funny" comedy.

His upcoming solo debut for 2025, Death To The West (Midlands), is already generating significant buzz, having received a nomination for Best Debut Show at the 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards before it has even premiered.

Social Media and Beyond

Hasan connects with his growing fanbase through his social media channels, where he shares clips of his stand-up and updates on his live shows. He has also been a guest on various podcasts and radio shows, including BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme and the Hyphenated Podcast. With a voice that is both hilarious and vital, Hasan Al-Habib is, as

Rolling Stone predicts, destined to "be famous in at least two languages very soon".

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