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***In CONVERSATION ONLY. Not a stand up show***Join us for the rare opportunity to spend an evening with the outspoken, witty, and a straight edge comedian and storyteller Bassem Youssef.
Named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People
Bassem Youssef was the host of popular TV show Al Bernameg – the first political satire show in the Middle East. Originally a 5-minute show on YouTube, Al Bernameg became the first online-to-TV conversion in the Middle East and the most-watched show across the region with 30 million viewers every week, and over a million subscribers to its YouTube channel. In recognition of his success, Youssef was named among the Time Magazine most influential list for 2013 – under the “Pioneers” category, was awarded the International Press Freedom Award by the CPJ, and was chosen by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the global thinkers during the same year. Youssef currently performs his one-man show, THE MIDDLE BEAST around the globe and the first title in Bassem’s children’s book series, The Magical Reality of Nadia published on February 2nd, 2021 by Scholastic and is currently being developed as an animated series. Bassem can be seen in MO (Netflix), RAMY (Hulu), LIONESS (Paramount+) and UPLOAD (Amazon).
In October, 2023 Bassem’s interview with Piers Morgan saw worldwide acclaim and was shared and reposted on the internet all over the world – it is now the most viewed interview in the history of Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Bassem Youssef will be coming to Alberta live and unplugged, for a conversation to empower those often overlooked. Bassem will sit down for an invigorating and lively discussion about politics, comedy, and the current state of the world. You don’t want to miss this.
Come see one of the most prolific storytellers of our time live, up close and personal, for an evening that is sure to be memorable. Bassem will be in the following cities:
Edmonton, Alberta - Saturday, November 2nd - Purchase Tickets Here
Calgary, Alberta - Sunday, November 3rd
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way,Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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