‘Super Muslim Comedy Tour’ back for 6th UK tour

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Fatiha El-Ghorri, who performed on renowned shows such as ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ and ‘Comedy Central at the Edinburgh Fringe,’ is one of the feature line-ups. (Supplied)
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Updated 13 October 2021
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‘Super Muslim Comedy Tour’ back for 6th UK tour

  • Comics will tour 10 cities nationwide starting on Oct. 22 in London following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Tour celebrates the powers of Muslim comedy superheroes, is organized by UK-based Penny Appeal and proceeds will go toward charity

LONDON: Britain’s “Super Muslim Comedy Tour” is back for its sixth edition following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set to begin on Oct. 22 in London, the comics will tour 10 cities nationwide, including Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and will end on Oct. 31.

This year’s line-up includes Abdullah Afzal from the BBC’s award-winning “Citizen Khan,” Fatiha El-Ghorri who performed on renowned shows such as “Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club” and “Comedy Central at the Edinburgh Fringe,” and award-winning stand-up comedian Paul Choudhury, whose stand up tour show, “Live Innit,” was released as an Amazon Prime original across 200 countries.
It will also feature Azeem Muhammad, of the US, who is known for his conscious comedy and his weekly iTunes podcast “I’m Just Serious,” internationally renowned Prince Abdi who has supported some of the biggest names in the game including Dave Chappelle, Trevor Noah, and Chris Rock; and Dubai trailblazer Ali Al Sayed from “Comic Strip Live in New York,” and “Comedy Central Presents.”

The tour, which celebrates the powers of Muslim comedy superheroes, is organized by UK-based Penny Appeal. This year’s proceeds will go toward the international humanitarian charity’s Thirst Relief campaign, which aims to help provide sustainable water solutions to deprived communities around the world.
“The diverse lineup of comedians is guaranteed to offer audiences a night of unforgettable and rewardable laughter,” Penny Appeal said. “From Paul Chowdhury, whose comedy has hit the mainstream and a firm favorite, to Fatiha El-Ghorri, the Hackney-born Hijabi, whose comedy is centered around smashing the stereotypes people have of Muslim and hijabi women.”
When asked about why the event is so important, Fatiha said: “Being a stand-up comedian is really difficult as a Muslim woman so it is nice to have inclusive events like this where everyone is welcome to come along and have a good laugh.”

 


‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top prizes at Golden Globes

Updated 12 January 2026
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‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top prizes at Golden Globes

  • Timothee Chalamet wins male actor award
  • Jessie Buckley gets trophy for film ‘Hamnet’

LOS ANGELES: The 83rd Golden Globe Awards has offered a clear reflection of a year defined by range, ambition and strong creative voices across film and television.

Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet,” a story about William Shakespeare’s grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on ​Sunday at one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood’s annual awards season.

Leonardo DiCaprio at the Golden Globe Awards. (Supplied)

The film “One Battle” was named best movie musical or comedy, one of its four Globe honors, and “Hamnet” earned the best drama prize.

Timothee Chalamet triumphed in one of the most competitive categories, taking the trophy for best male actor in a movie musical or comedy for his role as a professional table tennis player in “Marty Supreme.”

Chalamet defeated “One Battle” star Leonardo DiCaprio, “Jay Kelly” actor George Clooney and other big names at the red-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. “This category is stacked. I look up to all of you,” Chalamet said to his fellow nominees.

The acting categories highlighted established and international talent. Wagner Moura’s win for “The Secret Agent” marked a significant moment, underscoring the Globes’ continued openness to global storytelling.

The film “Hamnet” imagines how Shakespeare and his ⁠wife dealt with the death of their 11-year-old son, whose name was Hamnet. Some historians believe Hamnet’s death inspired the playwright to produce “Hamlet.”

Irish actor Jessie Buckley ‌won best female actor in a movie drama for playing Shakespeare’s wife, ‍Agnes Hathaway. (Supplied)

Irish actor Jessie Buckley ‌won best female actor in a movie drama for playing Shakespeare’s wife, ‍Agnes Hathaway.

Beyond traditional categories, the awards also reflected a broader cinematic landscape. “Sinners” claimed the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, while “KPop Demon Hunters” demonstrated how animation and music continue to expand the boundaries of mainstream storytelling. Television honors echoed this diversity, with strong representation across drama, comedy, and limited series.

Taken together, this year’s Golden Globes felt like a genuine snapshot of the industry’s current moment: expansive, international and willing to reward bold choices alongside emotional truth.