Discover the latest Comedy, Theatre & Classics events in Kuala Lumpur with our weekly. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
MARCH 11: Wednesday
Open Crack at Crackhouse
The purest form of comedy there is! It's their Open Mic night - guaranteed to have a packed line up every week. Catch veterans, first timers and the rising stars of the scene as they perform their hot new jokes! Or sign up and give it a go yourself! Participants are given 3 minutes of stage time and absolutely anyone can participate. They run the show with the understanding that freedom of speech is a fundamental human right: you can say absolutely anything as long as it's funny. Get your money's worth at the best comic to ringgit ratio show in town and beat the midweek slump!
24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
9pm. Tickets online RM15/ Door RM20. https://crackhouseopencrack.peatix.com
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAKING S#IT UP!
An Improv Comedy show where comedians perform scenes, segments and games that are unscripted and/or by audience suggestions. Hosted by Kavin Jay, joined by Henry Choo, Farid Azmeir, Rashid Salleh and Hindra Bose.
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM50 online / RM60 door from at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491.
MARCH 12: Thursday
Harresh AU Broke at TJF
One of the Kuala Lumpur comedy scene’s best and brightest young upstarts Harresh AU is bringing his oft-sold out comedy show to The Joke Factory! With his soft and smooth delivery and disarming charm, Harresh’s offbeat jokes means his unique style will definitely shake up your comedy sensibilities. Come and check him out!
THE JOKE FACTORY
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM30 online/RM40 door from http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
The Rojak Show at Crackhouse
It's the ultimate Malaysian Comedy show! The Rojak Show is a showcase of Malaysia's best comics. Four acts, two performing in our mother tongue Bahasa Malaysia and two performing in English all of them undeniably hilarious!
Rojak Comedy menampilkan persembahan komedi "Stendap" di dalam Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris!
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL
24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
9pm. Tickets online RM40/ Door RM50. https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.com/
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 13: Friday
Queens of Asia Comedy Special
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/queens-of-asia-comedy-international-womens-day-special-13-march-2020
HGH Convention Centre, Sentul, KL
Showtime: 8.30pm. Tickets: Platinum – RM300/ Gold – RM180/ Silver – RM130 / Bronze – RM80.
Tickets available at : https://QOA.qtic.my . For details, WhatsApp 010-270 0172.
Reflections - HANDS Fundraising Concert 《映》手集团筹款演奏会
HANDS Percussion Malaysia will be staging a fundraising concert from 13 to 15 March 2020 at DPAC. Reflections is HANDS taking stock of themselves past and using all of that to move forward the best way through their art. Their art form thrives on the beats and rhythms they create, that which resonates deep within. It speaks their individuality, personalities and strength as a team. Concert entry is by contribution of: RM500 for 2 tickets/RM2,500 for one (1) HANDS bespoke Royal Selangor tea caddy & 2 VIP tickets / RM3,000 for one (1) HANDS bespoke Royal Selangor tea caddy & 4 VIP tickets. Support Now: http://bit.ly/handsreflections
Enquiries: https://wa.me/60127798009
DPAC
H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU8/8, Damansara Perdana, PJ
Crackhouse presents Double Trouble with Rizal Van Geyzel and Zainal Bostaman
(March 13-14)
Co-founder of Crackhouse Comedy Club and One Mic Stand, Rizal has performed across the world, from intimate club gigs to festival shows in front of thousands of people. 0% politically correct and 100% hilarious, Rizal brings audiences anecdotes, stories, impersonations, and observations through his rapid-fire wit and acid-sharp delivery.
Since his 2014 stage debut, Brunei-born Zainal has cemented his place across the South East Asian comedy scene, delivering hilarious takes on everyday situations. Zainal founded Brunei's BruHaHa Comedy Club and has featured on Comedy Central Asia’s Stand-up Asia, Jakarta International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2019 and 2020.
Supported by the best comics in Malaysia, all in one night we know you’re going to love them, so get your tickets and get ready to laugh, hard!
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB
24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Tickets RM50 online/RM60 door from https://doublecrackingtrouble2020.peatix.com
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Jokes from Hell at TJF
Want your comedy a little naughty and a lot less nice? Is your sense of humour blacker than your ex’s heart? Then what you need is a thick and heavy dose of dark humour to soothe your cold, cold soul. Featuring the meanest jokes from the twisted minds of Malaysia’s best standup comedians, it’s a night full of jokes pulled straight from the depths of hell itself. Come and join the fun! Hosted by Fathimath Nuha and featuring Nat Kang, Wasif Hyder, Abdul Raqib Karim and Harresh A.U.
THE JOKE FACTORY
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Show only tickets RM40 online/ RM50 door from http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
MARCH 14: Saturday
Late Night Laughs: Phoon Chi Ho is Creepy Again
https://thecitylist.my/blog/the-square-by-jaya-one-launches-late-night-laughs
Jaya One 72A Jalan Universiti, PJ
Call 03-7931 8259
Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Live in KL
A hundred-member orchestra alongside Indian music industry veterans — Ilaiyaraaja's … Ilaiyaraaja, a critically acclaimed Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist and the first Asian Composer to score a Symphony, is credited with setting a trend for film music in South India by fusing western musical nuances into songs. Apart from Tamil, he has also worked in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films as a music director. Organised by veteran concert organiser, Mojo Projects Sdn Bhd, with the MITEC (Malaysian International Trade & Exhibition Centre) playing host. Get your tickets to Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Live in Kuala Lumpur at www.airasiaredtix.com or contact 012-2000505 for ticketing details.
Mad Sabah : Crazy Poor Asian at TJF
Mad Sabah is bringing his new hour Crazy Poor Asians to The Joke Factory! As seen on Komediri, Maharaja Lawak Mega, Lawak Solo, and various other Astro comedy productions, Mad Sabah’s absurdist, punchy stories about growing up in East Malaysia has brought him plenty of critical acclaim as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best joke tellers to date. Don’t miss out!
THE JOKE FACTORY
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Show only tickets RM50 online/ RM60 door from http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra perform Beethoven
Celebrate Beethoven's 250th anniversary in Beethoven: The Early Symphonies. Before the emergence of his radical symphonic voice, Beethoven joined the Viennese tradition of musical architecture until its zenith. His early symphonies hint of Mozart and Haydn while giving a glimpse of bolder and dramatic gestures to come. Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang performs Beethoven’s tender and rhapsodic romances, conducted by Maestro Jun Märkl.
Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
Tickets: RM56 RM84 RM113 RM141. Purchase tickets online at http://mpo.com.my/14-beethoven-the-early-symphonies/.
Visit their Box Office at Ground Floor, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC or call 03-2331 7007.
MARCH 16: Monday
Officially Harith Iskandar Live at TJF
Be part of the live audience, ask him questions, and send comments as the Godfather of Malaysian Standup Comedy discusses the week’s top stories, trends, cultural touchstones, or anything else he feels like talking about on this new weekly live show. Free entry. (T&C Applies)
THE JOKE FACTORY
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Call 013-523 1491 or 013-962 2956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings.
MARCH 17: Tuesday
The Joke Factory Open Mic
If you’ve ever wanted to try stand up comedy in any language, this is the platform for you. Come and watch regular open mic-ers and established comedians try out their stuff and sign your name up too so you can get a chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to be funny. Hosted by Gajen Nad.
THE JOKE FACTORY
Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
RM20. Call 013-523 1491 or 013-962 2956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings.
Cracking Heads: An Interactive Comedy Workshop
A work-in-progress show for the big-guns of comedy to try out new material. Witness the shaping of new material from the best comedians in the region, all for free - well for the price of your drink! Each comic takes feedback, so you get to give your opinion, as new premises are shaped, hidden punchlines are discovered, and pure hilarious comedy is born. Additionally lucky audience members, will win FREE tickets for the Weekend International Shows.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL
24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
9pm. Free entry mininum one drink. Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
