Dubai: MBC Shahid has acquired global rights to Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up special “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” as part of a wider partnership with Front Row to produce six Arabic comedy specials for streaming audiences.
On Monday, the official poster artwork and trailer for the show was released. The one-hour special, which premieres worldwide on May 27 as a Shahid Original, was filmed live at the historic L’Olympia theatre in Paris, making Achkar the first comedian to perform a full Arabic-language stand-up show at the iconic venue.
Known for blending candid storytelling with observations about Arab identity, relationships and family expectations, Achkar’s latest special explores the anxieties and contradictions of life in one’s 30s through fast-paced and deeply personal comedy.
“For me, this special is bigger than comedy,” Achkar said in a released statement. “It’s about proving that Arab stories, Arab humor and Arabic stand-up deserve to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s biggest productions and performances.”
Originally launched as a live touring show, “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” travelled to more than 85 cities worldwide, including Beirut, Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, London, New York and Sydney.
