Zainab Johnson

Toxically Optimistic

As seen on Hijabs Off (Amazon Prime stand-up special) and UPLOAD (Amazon Prime).

Following her hit stand-up special Hijabs Off (Amazon Prime), Zainab Johnson returns to Melbourne armed, dangerous and toxically optimistic. The New Yorker’s bold new hour explores being charitable on dates, owning a gun but refusing to kill and a surprising friendship with a wild animal.

Zainab is a series regular on the Amazon Original hit series UPLOAD, and co-hosts Netflix’s 100 Humans. She has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival first as a New Face of Comedy, then as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch.

‘Laugh out-loud, thoughtful and honest’. The LA Times

‘Johnson is smart, charismatic and full of surprises.’ ★★★★ Evening Standard (UK)

'Charisma and charm personified.' ★★★★ Chortle (UK

• Stand-Up
• $30.00 - $38.00
• 26 March 2026-5 April 2026
• 60 minutes
• Melbourne Town Hall
• Suggested for 15+
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  Language – mild language, Political, religious or racial themes