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Following a sold-out London run and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe, Sami Abu-Wardeh is touring his “defiantly goofy” (The Guardian ★★★★) call for mass civil disobedience – presented by Chuckle Busters


As a Palestinian born in exile, only to be displaced from his country of birth by yet another war, Sami digs deep into his ties to resistance and Palestinian identity – and still finds space for the silliest of faces. He posits- can resistance be funny?

WINNER – Bestie Award 2026
WINNER – Spirit of the Fringe Award 2026

“This is a work that demands attention not only for its politics, but for its artistic excellence. It is angry and generous, radical and refined.”
★★★★★ Sound Behind Curtain

“Its title, Peace de Resistance, implies a rallying call, but he delivers something different: a compelling collage of historical storytelling, jokes about colonialism, and a silent-comedy style that remains defiantly goofy in the face of abomination.”
★★★★ Guardian

“Passionate, epic, and very funny.”
★★★★ Fest

  • Dates: Sat 16th May 2026
  • Show time: 7.30pm
  • Tickets: £18 (£16 conc.)
  • Running Time: 70 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 14+
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  • Running Time: 70 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 14+
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