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Pete Holmes in Crashing, a new HBO comedy loosely based on his experience of trying to make it as a stand-up comedian in New York City. Courtesy HBO

New series Crashing focuses on chasing comedy dream in New York City

TelevisionFebruary 19, 2017

Rosie O’Donnell responded to suggestions that she play Steve Bannon by saying“available — if called I will serve.” Evan Agostini / Invision / AP File

Rosie O’Donnell: ‘Available’ to play Steve Bannon on SNL

February 08, 2017

Melissa McCarthy lampooned White House press secretary Sean Spicer in a Saturday Night Live a Saturday Night Live skit. Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP File

With Melissa McCarthy playing Sean Spicer, SNL cranks up Donald Trump satire

TelevisionFebruary 06, 2017

TV comedies, such as The Big Bang Theory, rely on ‘button’ moments to transition from one scene to another. Michael Yarish / CBS via AP

Making people laugh can be seriously unrewarding

OpinionFebruary 02, 2017

Playwright and actor Tashia Dorsey moved from the US to Al Ain four years ago. Courtesy Short+Sweet Abu Dhabi

‘I didn’t want to wait any longer for the right role to come along’, says Al-Ain-based actor Tashia Dorsey

February 01, 2017

Ali Al Sayed, from Dubai, runs Dubomedy and will host a new local TV show, Comedy Central Presents. Courtesy Comedy Central

Comedy Central Presents on OSN offers a big break for UAE comics

TelevisionFebruary 01, 2017

Sofie Hagen, who began doing stand-up at 21, considers herself unambitious but puts faith in sincerity. Courtesy The Laughter Factory

Danish comedian Sofie Hagen: ‘Everything I say is 100 per cent true. That’s where I get my kick from’

On StageJanuary 09, 2017

The team behind the Arabic version of Saturday Night Live have been working hard to retain the originality of the US satirical show. OSN via AP Photo

Saturday Night Live Arabia to return early next year with loads of surprises

December 18, 2016

What is the enduring appeal of The Simpsons? AP Photo /Fox

D’oh! Bart is now 42?

OpinionNovember 07, 2016

Adam Saleh, famous for YouTube videos that highlight his experiences as a Muslim in America, performs in Dubai. Dave Sanders for The National

Adam Saleh talks about the beautiful side of Islam and his Dubai show

September 19, 2016

Comedian Jason Manford wittily answered questions from the audience on a range of weird and wonderful topics. Satish Kumar / The National

Review: Comic Jason Manford brings winning and familiar formula back to Dubai show

August 27, 2016

British comedian Jason Manford will perform a sold-out show at The Laughter Factory on August 25. Courtesy The Laughter Factory

Comedian Jason Manford: ‘There’s nowhere like Dubai ... it’s always a magic night’

August 23, 2016

Comic and actor Marlon Wayans brings his solo stand-up show to Emirates Palace in the capital. Courtesy Scott Gries.

Wayans’ world – Marlon’s ready to have a ball at Emirates Palace

On StageAugust 14, 2016

Fun for all: 7 summer activities to do in the UAE

Fun for all: 7 summer activities to do in the UAE

WellbeingAugust 09, 2016

The Laughter Factory now offers an all-inclusive brunch-style package for two hours before a show. Courtesy Sanna Kontinen

The Laughter Factory’s Evening Comedy Brunch at: Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai

FoodAugust 08, 2016

Jason Manford. Jo Hale/Getty Images

Stand-up star Jason Manford to perform one-off Dubai show for The Laughter Factory

July 31, 2016

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