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At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
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huffpost.com
Comic Spills The Beans On ‘Censorship Rules’ At Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival
Atsuko Okatsuka revealed a number of jokes that comedians were asked not to perform in Riyadh.
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theguardian.com
US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’
Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh comedy festival despite the government’s human rights abuses
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elpais.com
¿Te vienes al festival de comedia de Arabia Saudí? Dicen que te matan de la risa
Algunos de los cómicos que más han defendido la libertad de expresión actúan en Riad, en un festival organizado por una dictadura que asesina a periodistas y condena a muerte a…
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nytimes.com
At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a…
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arabnews.com
Comedy legends tickle funny bones at mega comic festival in Riyadh
RIYADH: As the world’s biggest comedy festival keeps cranking up the laugh-o-meter in Riyadh, Arab News went behind the scenes to get an exclusive from some of the biggest names…
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Dave Chappelle Takes On Free Speech In U.S. At Controversial Saudi Comedy Festival
Chappelle poked fun at what's "easier" to do overseas during his set in Riyadh.
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bbc.com
Saudi comedy festival: Inside the controversial Riyadh event starring comedians Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Jack Whitehall and Jimmy Carr
A-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.
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independent.co.uk
Comedians at Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government
Comics were urged to use their platform to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues, but reportedly signed contracts forbidding them from doing so in exchange for…
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Louis C.K. Defends Joining Riyadh Comedy Festival Despite Saudi Human Rights Record
The comedian explained Friday on "Real Time with Bill Maher" why he joined the Riyadh Comedy Festival in a nation plagued by human rights abuses.