About Emre Günsal
Emre Günsal is a Turkish stand-up comedian and a regular performer with the TuzBiber Comedy Club, known for appearing at its Wednesday night shows at Aylak Bar in Kadıköy, Istanbul. He released a solo special titled İyi Deneme, which he wrote in the summer of 2022 and performed through April 2023. Günsal drew national attention in April 2020 when he was detained after making a joke referencing Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the poet Mevlana during a stand-up performance in Istanbul; he was released after eleven days in custody. In January 2021 a court sentenced him to three years and five months in prison over the remarks, though the sentence was suspended. The case was reported by Turkish outlets including T24 and documented internationally by PEN America as an example of pressure on comedic free speech in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Emre Günsal perform stand-up?
Emre Günsal is a regular performer with the TuzBiber Comedy Club and is known for its Wednesday night shows at Aylak Bar in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
What is Emre Günsal's solo special called?
Emre Günsal's solo special is titled İyi Deneme. He wrote it in the summer of 2022 and kept performing it through April 2023.
Which country is Emre Günsal from?
Emre Günsal is a Turkish stand-up comedian, and his club work centres on Istanbul, where he appears with the TuzBiber Comedy Club.
