Janine Harouni

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and 'unstoppably entertaining' (★★★★★ The Times) Janine Harouni is back on tour with a razor-sharp new hour about marriage, parenting, and all the other milestones that slowly degrade your sleep and sanity.

With 250 million views online and a social media following of over 850k, Harouni is one of the fastest rising comics working today. This year she was crowned the Comedy Champion on the Netflix reboot of Star Search. She was recently named one of The Guardian's "Ten Comedians to Watch" and is a UK panel show regular with multiple appearances on Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour and more.

She’s opened for comics like Michael Che and Jack Whitehall. And has featured in films and TV shows like Bob’s Burgers (Fox), Trying (Apple TV), The Franchise (HBO), and The Batman (Warner Bros). Next year she will star alongside Jamey McAvoy in the new Sky Original series Meantime written by Frankie Boyle.

"Ready for her Netflix special" ★★★★★ - The Times

"The smoothest of comics...a marvel" ★★★★ - The Guardian

"You won’t see a smarter, slicker set this year" ★★★★ Evening Standard

ARTIST BIO: Janine Harouni is a stand-up comedian, writer and LAMDA-trained actress with over 860,000 social followers and more than 160 million views of her stand-up online. Her debut on BBC’s Live at the Apollo became one of the most-watched in the show’s history, amassing over 30 million views. In 2026 she reached the finale of the Netflix reboot of Star Search. Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Janine’s recent show Man’oushe—performed at 8.5 months pregnant—toured internationally, selling thousands of tickets across the UK, India, Dubai, LA and New York.

Her latest show This Is What You Waited For premiered at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to a two week run at London’s Soho Theatre and launching a new international tour across the UK, North America and Europe.

Janine’s debut hour Stand Up with Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated) was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe, earned 5-star reviews in The Times, and was highlighted by The New York Times. Originally filmed for Amazon Prime UK, it is now available on YouTube.

On screen, Janine has appeared in The Batman, The People We Hate at the Wedding, HBO’s The Franchise and Bob’s Burgers, with forthcoming roles in a new BBC series and Apple TV+’s Trying. She is also part of the writers’ room for Apple TV+’s The Holiday. Janine is based in the UK.

SOCIAL MEDIA: @janineharouni

Timeline:

DOORS: 6:15 PM

SHOW: 7:00 PM

Age Limit: This event is 21+

ID: Valid ID required for Entry

Limited Late Seating: Due to the architecture of our space, the entrance is next to the stage and it is disruptive to the performer to enter late. We will seat you if there is an opener but once the headliner starts, you may be allowed to sit in the lobby but will not be allowed to enter. Please know this is for the best experience for the artist. No refunds for late entry.

Start Time: Performances will begin no later than 15 minutes after stated show time.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. No Refunds.

ADA Accessibility: The Rockwell is partially ADA Accessible with an elevator and restrooms in saloon wide enough for wheelchair use.