Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)

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<p><strong>Extended Sold Out Run&nbsp;</strong>Edinburgh Fringe 2025</p><p><strong>Funniest Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2025</strong> Telegraph, Times</p><p><strong>Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2025</strong> Nominee</p><p>Arab. Muslim. Brummy.</p><p>&lsquo;Deliciously funny&rsquo; (Guardian) Hasan Al-Habib&rsquo;s parents left Baghdad for the land of opportunity (southern Birmingham).</p><p>But when Britain invaded Iraq, friends and teachers saw him as the enemy within.</p><p>This story involves fatherly advice for retaining virginity, what not to say at the 9/11 memorial, and &ndash; amidst a search for those pesky weapons of mass destruction &ndash; finding self-acceptance.</p><p><em>&ldquo;Al-Habib treats his audience to some seamless callbacks, crowd-winning call and responses, and impeccable timing.&rdquo;</em></p><p><strong><em>★★★★ The Skinny</em></strong></p><p><em>&ldquo;Infectiously effusive, Al-Habib revels in that rollercoaster tone, swooping from fascinating insights to well-timed gags, crowd-pleasing chant-alongs and a good dose of the mischievously provocative.&rdquo;</em></p><p><strong><em>★★★★ Fest Mag</em></strong></p><p><em>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s material here for Live at the Apollo.&rdquo;</em></p><p><strong>★★★★ &nbsp;Scotsman</strong></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><br></p><p><strong>DOORS: 5:45PM</strong><br><strong>SPACE: <strong>GOODWILL CLUB BASEMENT</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong>AGE SUITABILITY: 15+ (Accompanied by Parent/Guardian)*</strong></strong></strong></strong></p><hr><p><strong><u>VENUE INFO</u></strong></p><p>ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE. We honour the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, work and play and offer our respect to Elders past, present and future.</p><p><strong><u>ENTRY REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p><p><strong>Tickets.&nbsp;</strong>If you are attending a ticketed event, please have your tickets ready to scan on entry.</p><p><strong>Bring ID.</strong> The Rechabite is a licensed venue and you may be asked for a valid ID at the entrance. Anyone unable to provide ID may be refused entry.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>*Age Suitability.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>For 18+</strong> <strong>Events:&nbsp;</strong>Guests under the age of 18 will not be permitted to attend, even with a parent/guardian.<br><br></li><li><strong>For</strong> <strong>U18 (Accompanied by Parent/Guardian) Events:&nbsp;</strong><ul><li><strong>U18 guests must be directly supervised</strong> at all times by their own <strong>parent or legally certified guardian</strong> and must <strong>exit the venue by 10PM.</strong>&nbsp;</li><li>Both must hold <strong>a valid ticket to the event.</strong>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Siblings, Nominated Adults, or Family Members</strong> under the age of 25 years <strong>will not be accepted as legal guardians.</strong></li><li><strong>Age Suitability rules apply</strong>: if the event has a minimum age (e.g. 16+), anyone younger <strong>cannot attend</strong>, even with a parent/guardian.</li><li><strong>No refunds</strong> will be issued if entry is refused for failing to meet these guidelines.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Zero Tolerance.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>The Rechabite has a zero-tolerance approach to harassment, discriminatory, or anti-social behaviour. Please be kind to one another. If you see or experience anything that makes you feel unsafe please speak to our staff.</p><p>The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.</p><p>Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.</p><p><strong><u>ACCESSIBILITY</u></strong></p><p>If you have accessibility requirements or any questions about the venue or specific events, please get in touch at <u><a href="mailto:hello@therechabite.com.au">hello@therechabite.com.au</a></u></p><p>The Rechabite honours the Companion Card Scheme. Please contact us ahead of the event to request a companion ticket. For more info on accessibility click <u><a href="">here.</a></u></p>

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