The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club “August 2026 Tour”
The Laughter Factory Returns by Popular Demand to Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights This August
Five outstanding comedians. One legendary comedy room. Zero excuses for staying home.
UAE – After a string of sold-out shows and overwhelming audience demand, The Laughter Factory is returning to Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights this August, bringing one of its strongest mixed bills of the year back to one of Dubai’s favourite comedy venues.
For more than three decades, The Laughter Factory has built its reputation on spotting exceptional talent before the rest of the world catches on. From future arena headliners to award-winning newcomers, audiences know that every show delivers a carefully curated line-up of comedians at the very top of their game.
This August is no exception.
Heading the tour is Ricky Balshaw, whose extraordinary life story is matched only by his exceptional comedy. A Paralympic Dressage medallist, Ricky transforms his experiences of living with cerebral palsy into fearless, brilliantly crafted stand-up packed with warmth, honesty and devastating punchlines. Already a firm favourite across Britain’s biggest comedy clubs, he is widely regarded as one of the UK’s brightest emerging comedians.
Joining him is award-winning American comedian and one of London’s hottest new acts, Tevin Everett. With more than one million online views, rave reviews and a place in the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year final, Tevin combines explosive storytelling with razor-sharp observations and boundless charisma.
Also appearing is Abz Ali, one of the country’s most recognisable stand-up performers. Abz has been hand-picked to open for international comedy giants including Wayne Brady at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, and Mo Amer and Maz Jobrani at Etihad Arena and Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. Drawing on life as an Emirati, Abz delivers a refreshingly original perspective filled with sharp observations, spot-on impersonations and the viral humour that has made his Arab Misconceptions videos a social media hit.
Returning to The Laughter Factory stage is Miqdaad Dohadwala, one of the UAE’s best-loved comedians. Miqdaad combines relatable observations and effortless crowd work that have earned him a loyal following throughout the region.
Completing the line-up is Dubai favourite Andrea Brooks. A finalist in Survival of the Funniest, Andrea’s stories of expat life, relationships and life’s glorious red flags are delivered with infectious enthusiasm and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
Event Details:
- August 7th – Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights 8:30PM
- August 8th – Studio One Hotel 8:30PM
- August 9th – The Club, Abu Dhabi 7PM
- August 13th – BLA BLA by McGettigan’s 8PM
- August 14th – Radisson DAMAC Hills 8:30PM
- August 15th – Dukes, The Palm 8:30PM
- Tickets: Available at thelaughterfactory.com
- Early Bird Tickets: until 2nd August
- Seating: Limited – early booking recommended
- Over 21s only
- Call 050 878 6728 for details.
Meet the Comics
Ricky Balshaw
Paralympic Dressage medallist, brilliant storyteller and one of Britain’s fastest-rising comedians. Ricky’s fearless humour, quick wit and brilliantly self-deprecating style have made him a favourite on the UK comedy circuit.
Tevin Everett
Award-winning American comedian, former Navy intelligence specialist and one of London’s hottest new acts. With over one million Instagram views and rave reviews from critics, Tevin combines explosive storytelling with razor-sharp observations and boundless charisma.
Abz Ali
One of the UAE’s leading stand-up comedians, Abz has opened for Wayne Brady, Mo Amer, Maz Jobrani and Bassem Youssef on some of the country’s biggest stages, including Coca-Cola Arena and Etihad Arena. His hilarious stories about growing up in Dubai, life as a dentist and his viral Arab Misconceptions sketches make him one of the region’s most exciting comedy voices.
Miqdaad Dohadwala
Founder of V Desi Laughs and one of the UAE’s best-known comedians. Having appeared on Comicstaan, Star Sports and stages across the Middle East and India, Miqdaad is renowned for his relatable humour, bilingual performances and effortless audience interaction.
Andrea Brooks
Originally from the United States and now based in Dubai, Andrea brings high energy, razor-sharp observations and unapologetic honesty to the stage. A finalist in Survival of the Funniest, she’s rapidly becoming one of the UAE comedy scene’s brightest new talents.