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Ricky Gervais' Spirit of Comedy Award finalist Ridwan Hussain teams up with Iraqi Sammer Elzubaidi in this brand new show. A conservative dad clashes with his son's alternative comedy in a stand-up comedy narrative. Observational comedy meets anti-humour, props and chaos in this sharp, heart-warming father-son show about generational divide, immigration and a shared love of stand-up. BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist, Hoots Fringe Act of the Year, Crack Comedy Comedian of the Year.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. #1 Son: The Tale of an Alternative Arab Comedian and His Father is by Sammer Elzubaidi and Ridwan Hussain, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street), DoubleTree by Hilton, EH3 9AF, 7 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £2. Content warnings: Strong language.