Quirk Comedy Festival with Anirban Dasgupta

Dubai’s comedy fans are in for a high-energy Eid treat as Anirban Dasgupta returns with his third stand-up special, Cry Daddy, at Theatre by QE2 🎤🌙. Presented as part of the Quirk Comedy Festival, this smart and immersive show arrives fresh from its debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

In Cry Daddy, the Kolkata-born, Mumbai-based comic dives into two childhoods — with a twist. Now a new father navigating the chaos of adulthood, Anirban hilariously questions whether life, parenting, and even comedy are just one big game. Who’s winning? Who’s losing? And does anyone really know the score? ⚽😂

The show unfolds like a live match played with the audience — complete with yellow cards, half-time pep talks, playful trash talk, and punchlines scored as it races toward a thrilling finale. The crowd doesn’t just watch — they become part of the action 🎭🔥.

The evening opens with host Arpit Varshney, former Dubai radio jockey turned stand-up comic, setting the tone with sharp wit and self-aware humor.

Guests can enjoy refreshments from the theatre bar (open one hour prior; F&B purchased at the bar only) 🍹. Strictly 16+ only. No readmission. No professional recording devices allowed. Duration: 90 minutes (no interval).

📅 Date: Saturday, 21 March
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Theatre by QE2, Dubai
💳 Price: From AED 106.25
📞 Contact: +971 58 838 3107

This Eid break, get ready to laugh, debate, and play along — because Cry Daddy is comedy with a competitive edge 🎤✨.