Big comedian turns the tables on locals ahead of upcoming gig
The stand-up comic is set to bring his new show, NAMASTE, to Swindon when he performs at the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday, June 26.
But before he makes the trip to the town, Omid is on the hunt for the inside jokes within the Swindon community that could end up being a hit on stage.
He posed the question in a community Facebook group: "What's funny about life in Swindon that only locals understand?"
Responses so far may not have given the comedian much to work with on his search for material ahead of his Swindon gig, with commenters largely choosing to share their thoughts on the town centre.
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Omid last performed in Swindon as part of his nationwide tour of his previous stand-up show The Good Times in February 2022. Tickets for his upcoming performance are available from £34 via www.trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon.
A description of the show states: "The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
"No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned."
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