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February 25, 2026
Palestine Comedy Club review
This portrait of a multi-ethnic comic troupe could do with more unpicking, but its reflections on the grind of war, life on the road and the reactive nature of comedy are insightful
TL;DR
- The Palestine Comedy Club, founded by Alaa Shehada and Sam Beale, uses comedy as a response to Palestinian identity.
- The documentary follows the group's attempts to organize a national tour, facing obstacles like roadblocks and the devastation of war.
- Members experience exile and homesickness, with the company being critical of Britain's imperial role.
- The article notes a desire for more insight into the development and performance of the comedy material.
- Alaa Shehada describes audiences responding with solemn 'mmmm's instead of laughs, suggesting a delayed reaction to the humor.
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