John Achkar is a Lebanese stand-up comedian, writer, and entrepreneur known for his Arabic-language storytelling comedy that explores themes of marriage, identity, diaspora life, and social expectations. Based in Beirut, he has toured internationally across Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East with work characterised by observational humour delivered with vulnerability and a strong narrative style rooted in personal and cultural experience.
14th August, 2026
John Achkar: His country is collapsing. He’s having a baby. So obviously, this is the right year for a Lebanese comedian you’ve never heard of to try English stand-up for the first time.
The Caves, Edinburgh
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