{"title": "John Achkar", "start": "2026-11-08T20:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "O2 Empire", "address": "Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/3E00648EE885757A?brand=o2shepherdsbushempire&jhnachkr26", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "John Achkar brings his stand-up show 'Feena Nehke?' to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Four specials and 150,000 tickets sold later, the comedian returns to the stage with his most raw and personal Arabic stand-up special to date. Performed fully in Arabic, the show dives into identity, family, faith, and the social and political contradictions that shaped him, weighing the values and beliefs we inherit against the status quo that keeps us trapped in the system. 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The UK's leading de-influencer promises fresh jokes, furious rants and ridiculous stories in his trademark smart, silly and subversive humour, delivered fresh from travelling the world as a top husband and bunny-stepdad. 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Leila Navabi, a Welsh-Iranian comedian fresh from supporting Nish Kumar on tour and a sell-out success of her own, is working on her next show, 'The White to Remain Silent.' Her most ambitious hour yet revisits anti-racism, the pandemic-era topic, as she tries it out vulnerable and afraid. 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Comedian Josh Berry, presented by Phil McIntyre Live Ltd, meanders through identity, ADHD, divorce, marriage and AI, packed with characters and celebrity impressions. Likely answering none of his own questions, he invites the audience to laugh into the void in what may be his last hour. The show contains strong language and is suitable for ages 16 and over.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/josh-berry-work-in-progress-63927/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/josh-berry-work-progress", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/995c842222853bbededb675449dab89bde5ba2e3d41c1c04ccbc59eb9b7eff04-1200.webp"}]}