Egyptian-Australian comedian, Khaled Khalafalla, journeys through identity, belonging and race, blending personal stories from rural upbringing with today’s headlines. Thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly profound, finding humour where cultures collide
 

$37.50 - $35 (plus service fees)
80 mins
13 December 2025

Khaled Khalafalla has performed stand-up everywhere from the Middle East to the New York Comedy Festival, and toured nationally with Jim Jefferies. You’ve also seen him on UtopiaAli’s Wedding and Upper Middle Bogan.

In this new hour, Khaled mixes sharp comedy with personal stories, connecting through the things we’re all wrestling with in the world right now. Honest, funny, and deeply human.
 

‘One of comedy’s hottest talents, a must see. ★★★★’ The West Australian

'Khalafalla is raw and witty, leaves the audiences in stitches... one not to miss. ★★★★' The Music

‘Bursts onto the stage with confidence and enthusiasm and has the audience in stitches from the get go. ★★★★’ Herald Sun

‘This guy can do no wrong. Everything he touches turns to gold. He’s taking steps forward every day and it’d be a crying shame if you missed him in action.’ The AU Review

“You know when you see a comic and go “well, obviously this person’s going to be huge”? Khaled’s just that good.” – TimeOut

“If there’s one person who’s going to go one to become a huge mainstream star, it’s Khalafalla…” - The Age

Presented by
Khaled Khalafalla

 

 

 


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