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Jimmy Carr Defends Decision to Play Riyadh Gig
Jimmy Carr says Saudi Arabia is improving and justifies performing for a sold-out 8,000-seat audience despite criticism over human rights concerns.
- In October, Comedian Jimmy Carr defended his Riyadh Comedy Festival performance, urging a shift in Western perceptions of the Middle East on The Louis Theroux Podcast.
- Amnesty International UK criticised the event as entertainment-washing using big-name acts to project reform while repression continues, and Human Rights Watch said the festival deflects attention from Saudi Arabia's human rights violations.
- Noting commercial details, Comedian Jimmy Carr said he sold out an 8,000-seater room and was paid a commensurate fee, adding on The Louis Theroux Podcast, `You have to deal with the consequences.`
- Critics noted the festival line-up including international comedians faced scrutiny as Amnesty International UK and Human Rights Watch urged performers to consider if they challenge repression or legitimise it.
- Pointing to visible changes, Comedian Jimmy Carr highlighted Saudi Arabia's direction of travel compared with 10 years ago and cited U.S.-style amenities in Riyadh as signs of engagement.
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The Independent (US)Jimmy Carr ‘loved’ Saudi Arabia comedy gig despite human rights criticism
The 53-year old performed at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in October
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Jimmy Carr 'likes' Saudi Arabia's comedy show despite human rights criticism
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