SHOWS

The Bridge
Aug
6
to 16 Aug

The Bridge

Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada returns following his heartfelt and hilarious Scotsman Fringe First winning debut, The Horse of Jenin. 

Every year, Alaa’s mother sends a gift of separation from her home in Jenin to her sister in Amman. A container of olive oil made from his grandfather’s olive trees. And this year, as every year, Alaa is delivering it himself. 

Carrying a large yellow container, he leaves his home alongside thousands of other Palestinians. To make this journey he must cross ‘the bridge’ in the heart of Jordan Valley – the only way Palestinians in the West Bank are permitted to leave or return home. But the container leaks, dripping oil throughout its journey through border crossings, Israeli occupation, and into Jordan.

The Bridge is a very human tale of family and connection, hope and joy, set against the brutal truths of the impacts of colonialism and the broken promises of the British in Palestine. Writer and performer Alaa Shehada brings his high-energy mix of storytelling, stand-up and physical comedy to the story of his own journey, and the journeys of other travellers who join him on this bizarre road trip. Co-written with and directed by Sam Beale.

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Hanna Shammas Takes It To Heart
Aug
24
to 30 Aug

Hanna Shammas Takes It To Heart

Straight from Haifa, Palestine, comedian Hanna Shammas takes it ALL to heart.

This effortlessly charming comedian and writer combines storytelling and stand-up comedy to explore the complexities of everyday life as a Palestinian living in the 1948 territories, in the city of Haifa.

During a stay in hospital he discovers he has a hole in his heart and with wry social commentary and hilarious self-reflection he searches for the source of the hole: the women in his life or his family? The insanity of his identify as a Palestinian living in Haifa? Or his ludicrously unsupportive psychologist? Inevitably, Hanna takes it all to heart.

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The Bridge
Nov
11

The Bridge

Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada returns following his heartfelt and hilarious Scotsman Fringe First winning debut, The Horse of Jenin. 

Every year, Alaa’s mother sends a gift of separation from her home in Jenin to her sister in Amman. A container of olive oil made from his grandfather’s olive trees. And this year, as every year, Alaa is delivering it himself. 

Carrying a large yellow container, he leaves his home alongside thousands of other Palestinians. To make this journey he must cross ‘the bridge’ in the heart of Jordan Valley – the only way Palestinians in the West Bank are permitted to leave or return home. But the container leaks, dripping oil throughout its journey through border crossings, Israeli occupation, and into Jordan.

The Bridge is a very human tale of family and connection, hope and joy, set against the brutal truths of the impacts of colonialism and the broken promises of the British in Palestine. Writer and performer Alaa Shehada brings his high-energy mix of storytelling, stand-up and physical comedy to the story of his own journey, and the journeys of other travellers who join him on this bizarre road trip. Co-written with and directed by Sam Beale.

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Dublin, Palestine Comedy Club screening
May
31

Dublin, Palestine Comedy Club screening


★★★★ - Review Hub

“Finds light in the darkness” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“An extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic, and is an unmissable watch” - Veronica Orciari, CineEuropa

“It is a really important piece of filmmaking. It was an honor to watch” - Misan Harriman

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

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Galway, Palestine Comedy Club screening
May
31

Galway, Palestine Comedy Club screening


★★★★ - Review Hub

“Finds light in the darkness” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“An extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic, and is an unmissable watch” - Veronica Orciari, CineEuropa

“It is a really important piece of filmmaking. It was an honor to watch” - Misan Harriman

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

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Castlebar, Palestine Comedy Club screening
May
31

Castlebar, Palestine Comedy Club screening


★★★★ - Review Hub

“Finds light in the darkness” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“An extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic, and is an unmissable watch” - Veronica Orciari, CineEuropa

“It is a really important piece of filmmaking. It was an honor to watch” - Misan Harriman

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

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Belfast, Palestine Comedy Club screening
May
31

Belfast, Palestine Comedy Club screening


★★★★ - Review Hub

“Finds light in the darkness” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“An extraordinary documentary both in the way it's made and in its topic, and is an unmissable watch” - Veronica Orciari, CineEuropa

“It is a really important piece of filmmaking. It was an honor to watch” - Misan Harriman

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

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Montrose Playhouse Screening & Q&A: PALESTINE COMEDY CLUB
Apr
30

Montrose Playhouse Screening & Q&A: PALESTINE COMEDY CLUB

When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war.

★★★★ - Review Hub

“An extraordinary documentary… and is an unmissable watch” - Veronica Orciari, CineEuropa

“It is a really important piece of filmmaking. It was an honour to watch” - Misan Harriman

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Tyneside, Newcastle: Workshop
Mar
12

Tyneside, Newcastle: Workshop

Comedy as resistance: A behind-the-scenes masterclass in telling stories of resistance on screen using comedy.

Producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles and comedy director Sam Beale reveal how ‘Palestine Comedy Club’ used stand-up comedy to translate lived resistance into powerful on-screen narrative.

Combining cinematic storytelling with practical comedy direction, this interactive workshop equips filmmakers, artists, and community groups to use humour as a tool for truth, resilience, and impact.

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Showroom, Sheffield: Workshop
Mar
8

Showroom, Sheffield: Workshop

Comedy as resistance: A behind-the-scenes masterclass in telling stories of resistance on screen using comedy.

Producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles and comedy director Sam Beale reveal how ‘Palestine Comedy Club’ used stand-up comedy to translate lived resistance into powerful on-screen narrative.

Combining cinematic storytelling with practical comedy direction, this interactive workshop equips filmmakers, artists, and community groups to use humour as a tool for truth, resilience, and impact.

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Phoenix, Leicester: Workshop
Mar
6

Phoenix, Leicester: Workshop

Comedy as resistance: A behind-the-scenes masterclass in telling stories of resistance on screen using comedy.

Producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles and comedy director Sam Beale reveal how ‘Palestine Comedy Club’ used stand-up comedy to translate lived resistance into powerful on-screen narrative.

Combining cinematic storytelling with practical comedy direction, this interactive workshop equips filmmakers, artists, and community groups to use humour as a tool for truth, resilience, and impact.

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Komedia, Brighton: Workshop
Mar
3

Komedia, Brighton: Workshop

Comedy as resistance: A behind-the-scenes masterclass in telling stories of resistance on screen using comedy.

Producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles and comedy director Sam Beale reveal how ‘Palestine Comedy Club’ used stand-up comedy to translate lived resistance into powerful on-screen narrative.

Combining cinematic storytelling with practical comedy direction, this interactive workshop equips filmmakers, artists, and community groups to use humour as a tool for truth, resilience, and impact.

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Magic Lantern, Tywyn: Workshop
Mar
1

Magic Lantern, Tywyn: Workshop

Comedy as resistance: A behind-the-scenes masterclass in telling stories of resistance on screen using comedy.

Producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles and comedy director Sam Beale reveal how ‘Palestine Comedy Club’ used stand-up comedy to translate lived resistance into powerful on-screen narrative.

Combining cinematic storytelling with practical comedy direction, this interactive workshop equips filmmakers, artists, and community groups to use humour as a tool for truth, resilience, and impact.

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The Horse of Jenin
Nov
20
to 20 Dec

The Horse of Jenin

The Horse Of Jenin

By Alaa Shehada

‘The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.’

Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the centre of the city for twenty years, symbolising hope and resistance.

Then, on 29 October 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place — and from its people.

Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse?

Bush Theatre, London

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Palestine Stands Up
Aug
21

Palestine Stands Up

PALESTINE STANDS UP

The Stand, Glasgow

Palestine Comedy Club & Friends: featuring Palestinian comedians Alaa Shehada (Jenin), Diana Sweity (Hebron) and Hanna Shammas (Haifa). PalCom is a Palestinian-UK collective developing comedy unique to the Palestinian experience. The club is a platform for Palestinian artists to create comedy from the everyday realities of their lives and to share their stories in Palestine and beyond.

Diana, Hanna and Alaa are remarkable performers, each bringing a distinct and unexpected perspective on living and laughing under occupation.

“Laughter in extreme pain, and a turning point towards a different comedy in Palestine.” (The Cultural Stage)

The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG

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