Death To The West (Midlands)

Arab. Muslim. Brummy.

‘Deliciously funny’ (Guardian) Hasan Al-Habib’s parents left Baghdad for the land of opportunity (southern Birmingham). But when Britain invaded Iraq, friends and teachers saw him as the enemy within. This story involves Big Tescos, why Saddam Hussein would have loved Drayton Manor, and – amidst a search for those pesky weapons of mass destruction – finding self-acceptance.

“Al-Habib treats his audience to some seamless callbacks, crowd-winning call and responses, and impeccable timing.” ★★★★ The Skinny

“There’s material here for Live at the Apollo.” ★★★★ Scotsman