Arab. Muslim. Brummy. Hasan Al-Habib was born to Iraqis that moved to Birmingham after deciding Baghdad wasn’t dangerous enough.
The Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award Winner 2023 does an hour of work-in-progress material about his love for both cities, despite their undeserved reputations (ok, maybe a little deserved).
50% of proceeds goes to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
“Deliciously funny and challenging in the way he engages with race, class and privilege” – The Guardian
“A man of a thousand voices” – Rob Beckett
“he’s so likeable, super talented, a great performer” – Mae Martin
“He’ll make a million doing this” – Jamali Maddix
“Glorious and funny” – Sofie Hagen
“F***ing brilliant” – Limmy
“Very enjoyable” – Daniel Kitson
