The Laughter Factory March 2026
WINNER OF ‘SO YOU THINK YOUR FUNNY’ LUCA, LEADS THE LAUGHTER FACTORY’S COMEDY LINE-UP IN MARCH
Italian legend joins UAE and Lebanese comics for UAE-wide monthly comedy night
Dubai, March 2026 Dubai’s original and legendary Laughter Factory is back in March, with an trio of incredible comics, led by one of the UK’s most in-demand talents, Luca.
Multi award winning comic Luca will be treating comedy fans to a night of UK dry wit, fused with Italian eccentricity. He will be headlining a series of intimate comedy nights, hosted by the UAE’s homegrown Laughter Factory.
Luca is joined by a standout international supporting cast, comprising Lebanese comedian and satirist Rula Korban, whose credits include writing and starring in her own satire show on MTV Lebanon, under the character of “Rajwa” which later became the online “Rajwa Show”.
Also on the line up is highly acclaimed Dubai-based stand-up comedian and producer Yash Bhardwaj, who has enjoyed sold out comedy special, ‘Brown Under’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He toured the Asia Pacific region with his comedy special, “The Expat of Arabia ” in 2023. He was also shortlisted to take part in the hit UK TV show “So You Think You are Funny?”.
A night at The Laughter Factory is always more than just the show. Once the final punchline lands, audiences are invited to stay on for the much-loved after-parties, where comedians and crowd mingle, chat about the set and keep the laughter going.
Secure your seats early and join The Laughter Factory for a night of big laughs, great company and top-class stand-up.
Event Details:
- March 6th – MEZZ The Agenda, Dubai Media City 8:30PM
- March 7th – Studio One Hotel, Dubai 8:30PM
- March 12th – The Bay, Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah 8PM
- March 13th – Radisson DAMAC Hills 8:30PM
- March 14th – Dukes, The Palm, Dubai 8:30PM
Tickets: Available at www.thelaughterfactory.com
Seating: Limited – early booking recommended
Note: Over 21s only
Email Info@thelaughterfactory.com or Call 050 878 6728 for details
Meet the Comics
LUCA
Luca is an award-winning Italian comedian (naturalized British) based in Dubai, known for his unique blend of British wit and Italian warmth.
Born and raised in Italy, he studied Classics and earned a Master’s in Publishing under the direction of world-famous novelist Umberto Eco. After working in the publishing industry for years, Luca took a leap of faith in his early 30s, quitting his regular job to attend drama school and pursue an acting career.
Luca’s comedy journey began in London in 2014, where his first gig was at the Gong Show at the Comedy Store- famously dubbed “the most brutal open mic in London” – which he won. Just a year later, he also won So You Think You’re Funny?, a prestigious competition for new comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
His dual citizenship shapes his distinct comedic style, blending sharp, dry wit with a charming European flair.
Over the years, Luca has performed at major festivals and competitions, including Just For Laughs in Montreal (2016) and the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition (2023), where he placed second. He has taken seven solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, with his latest, Happy Orphan, receiving rave reviews.
Luca has performed across Europe, (including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Czech Republic), in California and in Dubai. In Italy, he has showcased his talent on Zelig, the country’s most successful TV comedy show, and on Comedy Central Italia.
In 2025, he relocated to Dubai, from where he continues to perform all over the world.
TV/Radio Credits
Comedy Central Italia (in Italian)
Zelig ( in Italian – Canale 5)
Comedians Vs. News, The Arts Hour (in English – BBC World Service)
The Arts Hour International Comedy Show (in English – BBC World Service)
Italian Stand Up – episode 3 (In Italian – Rai 5 and on streaming in Italy on Amazon Prime Video Italy)
Awards
2023: Second place at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 2023
2016: Finalist at the NATY – New Act of The Year (London, UK)
2015: Personality Award winner at the Haags Comedy Festival (The Hague, Netherlands)
2015: Finalist of Leicester Square New Comedian of The Year (London, UK)
2015: Winner of So You Think You’re Funny? (Edinburgh, UK)
2014: Winner of the Comedy Store Gong Show (London, UK)
Press quotes
‘Phenomenally entertaining storyteller’ -The Scotsman
‘Completely endearing’ – Chortle
‘Tremendously funny’ – Beyond the Joke
‘Simply hysterical’ – Entertainment Now
‘Cupani will become an increasingly well-known name in future years’ – Broadway Baby
Video clips (link)
short clip on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsoUl4YMPd7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
another clip on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEpjv7QJGhL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
another clip on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2u_EjWMIZJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Full 20 minute set on Youtube (please don’t share it on social)
https://youtu.be/NNw4eC95GuU?si=2BeNYNTy3iYffMXK
YASH BHARDWAJ
Yash, a comic and actor, has headlined and shared the stage with multiple international comics. Yash did his first Australia tour, debuting his comedy special, Brown Under at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, selling out three of the four shows.
He was invited to perform at some of the biggest comedy clubs in Sydney and Melbourne. He toured the Asia Pacific region with his comedy special, “The Expat of Arabia ” in 2023. He was also shortlisted to take part in the hit UK TV show “So You Think You are Funny?”
He has won various stand up comedy competitions in the region Like Beat The Camel, Comedy World Cup (twice), Colosseum Of Comedy (twice ) and the Espana Comedy Games. He is also one of the few comics in the region to produce and perform his own hour-long sold out solo shows. Yash is the founder behind Dubai’s beloved comedy club, Flamingo Live.
Apart from the regular comedy shows, Yash has done various corporate comedy shows for companies like tiktok Arabia, Team Red Dot Media, The Mediavantage, Landmark Group, Devisers Dubai and Zomato, to name a few.
German round table (crowd work): https://www.instagram.com/reel/ce51_-kjfng/
Global warming: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ci4avlepx8a/
50 Shades of Gray : https://www.instagram.com/reel/cjkiioijctf/
Talk dirty to me: https://www.instagram.com/reel/cozuav3puce/
RULA KORBAN
A Lebanese woman born in KSA, her passion for comedy since childhood manifested itself on school stages, experimental theater, improv workshops, online satire and eventually stand-up comedy.
Rula studied business administration and chose hospitality management as a career for 18 years. She managed and owned several renowned restaurants in the heart of Beirut. In 2012, Rula embarked on a five-year self-discovery journey between England, India and Europe. She pursued further studies in psychoanalysis, psycho-spirituality, integrative nutrition, Macrobiotics, and Traditional Chinese Medicine’s basic cooking and healing principles.
In 2015, Rula founded her wellbeing initiative, “Leela Love in Action”, under which she facilitated workshops, organized events, gave seminars in various schools and universities and produced documentaries such as “A Zero Waste Lebanon”.
Between 2015 and 2021 she co-founded the online satire “Shroud w Tahwaji” of which many skits went viral.
She wrote and starred in her own Ramadan satire show on MTV-Lebanon, under the character of “Rajwa” which later became the online “Rajwa Show”.
In 2022 Rula ventured into the world of stand-up and found her true calling. Her colorful life’s journey and rich experience, provided her an endless bank of inspiration and a unique point of view on the world around her. She performs in both English and Arabic in reputed comedy clubs and events like Awk.Word-Beirut, Play-Beirut, Clavichord-Dubai and Abu Dhabi Comedy Festival, to name a few.
About The Laughter Factory
Founded in 1997, The Laughter Factory is the UAE’s longest-running and most awarded comedy club. Hosting three top-tier international comedians every month, the club has introduced thousands across the region to names including Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and more.
A multi-time winner of Time Out Dubai’s “Best Comedy Night”, The Laughter Factory remains the region’s most trusted name in stand-up.
Media Contact
Gail Clough – Co-founder, The Laughter Factory