Editing Comedy club (section)

=== Morocco ===
[[File:Royal Palace (Rabat) (5509107458).jpg|thumb|The [[Royal Palace of Rabat|Royal palace of Rabat]], where ''Labsat'' took place. ]]
The documentation of Moroccan comedy spaces traces its roots back to the 17th Century, encompassing rich performance practices like ''Labsat'' and ''Sultan Talba''.<ref name=":0">{{cite book |doi=10.4324/9781003352808-3 |chapter=The History of Moroccan Stand-Up Comedy |title=Punching up in Stand-Up Comedy |date=2022 |last1=Bassou |first1=Mohamed |last2=Krefting |first2=Rebecca |pages=31–48 |isbn=978-1-00-335280-8 }}</ref> The origins of comedy clubs can be traced to ''Labsat'', an extravagant performance arts festival, with the noteworthy milestone of the first show staged within the king's, [[Mohammed ben Abdallah|Sultan Mohammed ibn Abd Allah]], palace. The evolution continued with ''Sultan Tabla'', a theatrical celebration that served as a precursor to more modern ''al-halqa''. [[Halqa|''Al-halqa'']], characterized by storytelling circles infused with elements of humor, played a pivotal role in shaping comedy performance spaces and practices.

The period of French colonization from 1912 to 1956 marked a significant chapter in the history of comedy clubs in Morocco, having heavy influences on artistic practices.<ref name=":0" /> Following the decline of French colonial dominance, comic theaters emerged as distinct spaces, gaining prominence in the 80s as a response to the heightened cultural interest in addressing humorous real-life concerns. The theatrical landscape saw a flourishing of comic theater, employing humor and cultural critique to entertain audiences while fostering a connection with real-life experiences.

The spaces theaters and comedy clubs provided created cultural space for a future of comedy in Morocco. Now, Moroccan comedy clubs function as important spaces for humour and cultural commentary.