2015 Edinburgh Fringe
Omar Hamdi: In the Valleys of the Kings
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Venue
17: Assembly George Square Studios
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Brought up by his Egyptian mummy in deepest Wales, Omar's childhood was full of mysteries: How did men ruin everything? What's love? Why's depression such a downer? Almost entirely constituted of energy, enthusiasm and wit, Omar excavates the mummy issues of the lesser-spotted Egyptian-Welshman. Omar is Russell Kane's tour support. Credits include Seann Walsh's Comedy Spectacular and Free Speech (BBC Three), regular Radio 2 appearances, and Philosofa (podcast). 'What the comedy scene has been crying out for' (Daily Telegraph). 'Smashed it like a ceramic plate, every night of the tour' (Russell Kane).
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Omar Hamdi answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Welsh-Egyptian comedian Omar Hamdi talks about bringing his first ever show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2015Fringe preview: being a Muslim comedian
A group of Muslim comedians are tackling myths, misconceptions and media scaremongering.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 23rd July 2015More details
Omar Hamdi (as seen on BBC Three and heard on BBC Radio 2) will be performing his debut stand-up show In The Valleys of The Kings.
Growing up with an Egyptian single mum in Wales let Omar ponder all the big questions: What is depression? Have men ruined the world? Is love real, or is it our most destructive invention? Are Islamic State just lads on tour? And how can he make his mum proud?
Omar is Russell Kane's national and international support act, and has appeared on Seann Walsh's Comedy Spectacular (BBC Three) and Free Speech (BBC Three), as well as being a regular Radio 2 contributor. Omar also co-hosts Philosofa, a lighthearted, philosophy podcast.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 5th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 6th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 10th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 17th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 24th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 29th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 22:20 | Assembly George Square Studios |