Ismail Abdi - Visa Required

The Comedy Cornershop are proud to present Ismail Abdi live in London with his show Visa Required!

Born in the UAE. Somali. Grew up between Asian, Arab, and African cultures. Still answering the same question everywhere he goes: “So where are you really from?”

Visa Required is a solo stand-up show from comedian Ismail Abdi, known for his viral online clips and high-energy, rapid-fire comedy. After sold-out shows in Egypt and Dubai and appearances on international comedy stages, he delivers a sharp, fast-paced hour of stand-up packed with culturally relevant observations.

From airport interrogations to family expectations, identity confusion, and the chaos of moving between cultures, Ismail turns real-life experiences into comedy about belonging, borders, and never fitting neatly into one place.

A relentless, relatable night of stand-up about passports, people, and the questions that follow you everywhere.

Doors open - 9:00pm

Show to start promptly - 9:30pm

Approximate run time of Azeem- 60-75 minutes

Show is for people of age 16 or above

All Sales are final and we will not be able to issue any refunds

It is a free seating event on a first come first serve basis.

Show is in 100% English