iflix, has announced the premiere of The Hicham Haddad Show, featuring the comedian’s no-holds-barred observations about life in Lebanon. The 45-minute set is available to stream and download across MENA exclusively on iflix.

Filmed in front of a live studio audience at the Platea Stage in Lebanon in late December 2017, The Hicham Haddad Showfeatures the top-billed Lebanese comedy star’s satirical style that gained him acclaim as the creator, writer, and star of Lahon w Bas.

On the premiere, Carine Chaiban, Head of Content for iflix MENA, commented: “We know comedy resonates extremely well with Middle Eastern audiences, especially Lebanon. We are thrilled to work with Hicham Haddad to produce our first stand-up comedy special, and excited to share boundary-pushing, high-impact content for the enjoyment of all iflix subscribers across the region.”

The Hicham Haddad Show is iflix MENA’s second Original, following Waklinha Walaa, a 60-episode Egyptian comedy series gathering 60 of the Arab world’s leading stars.