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Exploring the world of humour, from stand-up performances to film and television sitcoms

Amitabh Bachchan in Bhoothnath Returns, the sequel to 2008's hit horror-comedy Bhoothnath. Courtesy B.R. Films

Amitabh Bachchan in Dubai for Bhootnath Returns premiere

April 03, 2014

That ‘joke’ about violence isn’t funny

OpinionMarch 27, 2014

Trevor Noah's material draws on his apartheid-oppressed upbringing. Courtesy Offbroadway Entertainment

Trevor Noah’s brand of humour and beyond

March 23, 2014

Nabil Sawalha, the Jordanian comic veteran, says you should smile when people insult you and say 'you are totally right'. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

Avoiding the grumpy

WellbeingMarch 11, 2014

A scene from Brooklyn Nine-Nine staring, from left, Joe Lo Truglio and Andy Samberg. Courtesy Fox

Diving into TV’s newest favourite cop comedy – Brooklyn Nine-Nine

March 09, 2014

In comedy, being nice in real life is often all it matters

The NationalFebruary 14, 2014

It’s a rare showbiz divorce when nobody loses

The NationalJanuary 31, 2014

Charice. Brian Kersey / Getty Images / AFP

Filipino stars Charice and Bamboo lead concert on Friday

MusicJanuary 23, 2014

The comedian Paul Sinha is part of The Laughter Factory's line-up this month. MJ Kim / Getty Images

Five things to do today: Chuckle it up with The Laughter Factory

LifestyleJanuary 16, 2014

Stephen Merchant plays the English web designer Stuart Pritchard, who relocates to LA in hopes of finding excitement and romance, in Hello Ladies. Courtesy HBO

Co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant shines as a gangly, lovelorn tightwad in Hello Ladies

January 11, 2014

BuggEfit classes are held in various location in Dubai. Courtesy BuggEfit

Five things to do today: Sign up to exercise for free with BuggEfit

LifestyleJanuary 09, 2014

30 Rock star Tracy Morgan who is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi. AP Photo/South Beach Comedy Festival 2013, Mitchell Zachs

Abu Dhabi dates for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan

December 09, 2013

Eugene Domingo, left, as Bechay and Yuki Matsuzaki as Kaoru in a scene from Instant Mommy. Courtesy DIFF

Leo Abaya on development and deception in his directorial debut Instant Mommy

December 08, 2013

The cast of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), which is coming back to the UAE. Courtesy Complete Works of Shakespeare

Reading between the laughter lines

November 19, 2013

Video: Anger over Egyptian comedy TV show suspension

Video: Anger over Egyptian comedy TV show suspension

WorldNovember 03, 2013

Shandy South, the international street dancer, mime artist and comedian. Courtesy Shandy South

International performers hit the streets

LifestyleOctober 14, 2013

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