• People react during an all-women comedy show in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: Reuters
    People react during an all-women comedy show in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: Reuters
  • An audience member films with her smartphone during the show, organised by @comedysett.
    An audience member films with her smartphone during the show, organised by @comedysett.
  • This is Egypt's first all-female stand-up comedy show fully performed and organised by women.
    This is Egypt's first all-female stand-up comedy show fully performed and organised by women.
  • A stand-up comedienne performs during an all-women comedy show organised by @comedysett in Cairo, Egypt.
    A stand-up comedienne performs during an all-women comedy show organised by @comedysett in Cairo, Egypt.
  • The group of women is dedicated to increasing stage visibility for both female and male performers.
    The group of women is dedicated to increasing stage visibility for both female and male performers.
  • Stand-up comedienne Noha Kato performs during the show.
    Stand-up comedienne Noha Kato performs during the show.
  • Kato is known for her witty takes on marriage and other issues that affect women.
    Kato is known for her witty takes on marriage and other issues that affect women.
  • An audience member reacts.
    An audience member reacts.

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Egypt's first all-female stand-up comedy show - in pictures

The group of women is dedicated to increasing stage visibility for performers

The National

April 06, 2022

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Updated: April 06, 2022, 7:26 AM
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