British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Iraqnophobia (Work in Progress)

Iraqnophobia (Work in Progress). Jenan Younis
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31

Venue

88: Just The Tonic at the Caves
Room: Just the Spare Room

Show in Google Maps

Just the Tonic

Admin

It's 20 years since the Iraq War and Jenan wants to talk about it. Join BBC New Voices winner, star of BBC's Radio's Jenan's Comedy Hour and founder of Guardian-recommended Weapons of Mass Hilarity, Jenan Younis, for an hour of new material about the Iraq War, being a model minority, selective empathy and the 1001 microaggressions she's accumulated over the years. 'Sharp, hip. smart comedian... not to be missed!' (List). 'Unique viewpoint' (Chortle.co.uk). 'An accomplished impressionist' (Middle East Review).

Share this show

Featuring

Press articles

Jenan Younis: 'There are certain roles you are expected to play'

The British-Assyrian stand-up is challenging stereotypes as she tackles the Iraq war in her set.

Dalia Dawood, The Financial Times, 23rd August 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
22nd Aug 2023 14:20 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Spare Room)
23rd Aug 2023 14:20 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Spare Room)
24th Aug 2023 14:20 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Spare Room)
25th Aug 2023 14:20 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Spare Room)
26th Aug 2023 14:20 Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Spare Room)

Share this page