Comedians and Critics Clash Over Saudi Arabia's Controversial Comedy Festival
TL;DR
Major comedians face criticism for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, amid concerns over human rights abuses, censorship, and the country's repressive regime, with some performers refusing or withdrawing from the event.
Topics:entertainmentworld#censorship#comedy-festival#cultural-controversy#human-rights#saudi-arabia#world
- A-list comedians face backlash for performing at Saudi Arabian festival NBC News
- David Cross Slams Bill Burr For Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival Variety
- Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival NPR
- Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka Reveals Riyadh Fest’s “Censorship Rules” After Turning Down Gig Deadline
- How a Controversial Saudi Festival Has Divided the Comedy World Time Magazine
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