British Somali writer, actress, and filmmaker Sabrina Ali has been named to the BBC Comedy Collective for 2026, the BBC announced on Friday. Based in London, Ali is among the writers and performers selected for this year’s program.
Raadiyo 5 Newsroom
1 daq akhris
Ali is known for her play “Dugsi Dayz,” which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023. The play won the BBC Writersroom Popcorn Award and the Untapped Award. It was praised by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the festival’s standout shows and was later staged at New Diorama and the Royal Court in May 2024. A short comedy film adaptation was also produced with support from BBC Studios Comedy.
Currently, Ali is developing her first horror film, “Juice,” in collaboration with BBC Film, along with other projects blending comedy and horror. She said the BBC Comedy Collective program will help her advance her comedy writing skills and create stories about everyday humorous situations.
