Twice the laughs, twice the challenge for Rizal
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With two solo shows daily at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this Malaysian comedian is turning life's toughest chapters into stories of resilience and hope.
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“I’m a nut lah,” he laughed. “The way I put it is like I’m returning to the Shaolin temple. I’m putting myself through boot camp. I’m looking forward to coming out on the other side stronger, more resilient, more match-fit as a comedian.”
For most performers, one Fringe show is demanding enough. Rizal is bringing two. The first, “Arrested”, revisits the chapter of his life that followed his 2022 arrest and sedition investigation over jokes made during a comedy set.
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- Aug 9, 2026
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