# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an insightful evening as we welcome Ola Labib to discuss her coming of age memoir, How Not to Lead a Double Life.About this EventJoin us for an insightful evening as we welcome Ola Labib to discuss her coming of age memoir, How Not to Lead a Double Life.About the bookGrowing up as the only Black, hijab-wearing girl in a white seaside town, with strict African Muslim parents, I was stuck between a world I didn't feel part of and one I wasn't allowed to fully embrace. I was raised to follow the rules, be the good daughter, be a top-achieving pharmacist and finally marry an eligible bachelor. But life had other plans - like falling for a rapper, sneaking into stand-up comedy, and finding myself on stage at the O2. This is the story of how I found my voice, learned to live for myself, and discover that even when love and tradition clash, there's still room to laugh, grow, and belong.'About OlaOla Labib is a Sudanese comedian. Born in Portsmouth, she became a pharmacist after failing to get into medical school, and spent more than seven years working in the NHS.Ola will be in conversation followed by and audience Q&A and signing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/an-evening-with-ola-labib-birmingham/100001991560071786 - **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Waterstones - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 26, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Birmingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterstones - **lat**: 52.478734 - **long**: -1.894699 - **full address**: Waterstones, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/355d632d642475a934a9a8c2709ed7514a36d95fad142a8d34ded75c542cdc35-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1781377353 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham being held? - **A:** An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Waterstones, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham? - **A:** An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with Ola Labib - Birmingham is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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