And hoping tales not least courtesy of his background will continue to fuel his ascendency is Brennan Reece (pictured above).
Certainly it has already led him from the north of England to appear on the UK’s hit show ‘Live at the Apollo’ – and now a Middle East jaunt.
Reece is said to be fiercely proud of his Manchester working class, council estate background and delivers plenty of laughs about it in an unlikely camp demeanour.
As well as a platter of TV shows, he’s completed three UK tours as well as a string of international dates, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and supported the likes of Rob Brydon and Jason Manford. Then there’s the six million views on YouTube/Facebook.
Factory regulars may recall award-winning Rich Wilson’s last UAE shift.
He has also entertained audiences in New York, Las Vegas and for five years was part of the CSE, entertaining for the troops in the Middle East as well as making friends at Edinburgh Fringe and New Zealand Comedy Festival with his stylish delivery and impeccable timing.
Also making his UAE return is “exciting, young comic” Adam Rowe (below).
He has risen from prodigious newcomer to an international headline act since his debut in 2010.
Rowe’s natural, laid back persona combined with brutally honest, opinionated stand-up and phenomenal ad-libbing ability make each of his performances unique and gloriously unpredictable.
A true social media magnet, most of his stand-up has been viewed online courtesy of a staggering 50 million views racked up across platforms such as his YouTube channel and viral-sharing pages such as 'LadBible', 'UniLad' and 'Live At Hot Water Comedy Club'.
DETAILS:
CATCH these three tonight at Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, 8pm; Thursday at TRYP by Wyndham, TECOM, Dubai, 9pm; and on Friday in Dukes A Royal Hide Away Hotel, The Palm Dubai, also 9pm.
REGULAR tickets cost AED 160, including VAT, and can be bought on the door or booked at www.thelaughterfactory.com