I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it
- Posted on October 8, 2025
- By The Guardian
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I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.