Discover the latest in Kuala Lumpur with your weekly Comedy, Theatre & Classics Guide for the beginning of March with The City List. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
MARCH 4: Wednesday
Open Crack at Crackhouse
Is the smoking ban taking a toll on your social life? Did you choke on your Teh Ais when you saw the Raj Banana Leaf video? Do you wish you could tell all the racist people in the country to get lost? Or do you do a mean impression of Siti Kasim? Open Crack! open-mic night could be for you. Participants are given 3 minutes of stage-time and absolutely anyone can participate.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 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 Harith Iskandar, joined by Henry Choo, Farid Azmeir, Rashid Salleh and Filzah Awok.
THE JOKE FACTORY: 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.
Rashomon at KLPAC
(February 29 – March 8)
See KLPac to stage production of Akira Kurosawa classic film Rashomon
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
MARCH 5: Thursday
Sam See at Crackhouse Comedy Club
(March 5-7)
Singapore Comedian Sam See returns to Crackhouse Comedy for 3 Nights
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Venezuelan Opera Gala at KLPAC
(March 5-6)
Presented by The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Malaysia and klpac. Starring soprano Maria Elene Vargas. She will perform works from Europe and Latin America, as well as renditions of some Malaysian music and will be accompanied by I-Hsuan Peng on piano and Gonzalo Esteban on clarinet.
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Tickets from http://proticket.com.my/klpac-venezuelan-opera-gala/. Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
Silly Padi Sketch Comedy at TJF
From the same Harith Iskander that brought you Ah-Ha and Jangan Ketawa, comes a live comedy sketch show like never before! We’re bringing back the biting sociopolitical commentary, satire, and silliness back to the masses with Silly Padi! Come and be the first ones to catch this brand new show!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM50 online/RM60 door from http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
MARCH 6: Friday
Mmmpat Abdul (Bahasa Malaysia) Comedy
(March 6-7)
LOL Asia mempersembahkan Mmmpat Abdul bersama empat pelawak stendap komedi yang pasti akan menggetarkan jiwa dan perut seperti bunyi gitar rancak. Persembahan Mmmpat Abdul akan menampilkan stendap komedi terbaru dan terbaik daripada pelawak-pelawak terkini berinspirasi dengan komedi yang masih dianggap yang terunggul; dari Allahyarham P.Ramlee. Rayza Mukmin, JD, Farid Azmeir dan Nizam Jentik Jentik semakin biasa disebut sebagai pelawak terkelakar masa kini dengan persembahan mereka di program Oi Jaga Mulut, Komediri, Sedapnya Mulut, Lawak Ke Der, Lawak Solo, Maharaja Lawak Mega dan pelbagai lagi.
THE PLATFORM: Level G, Menara KEN TTDI, No. 37, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Tickets from https://www.proticket.com.my/mmmpat-abdul/
The Dirty Show at TJF
This is show is absolutely NOT for children, the faint of heart, or other persons with weak constitution. It’s a night where the dirtiest, most vulgar comedians this side of Kuala Lumpur go all out with their raunchiest, sexiest jokes ever. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride!
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.
MARCH 7: Saturday
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra perform with Mikhail Pletnev
Legendary pianist Mikhail Pletnev visits for one night only and will perform Beethoven’s dynamic 3rd concerto witht the MPO, conductded this weekend by Maestro Fabio Mechetti. Also works by Bartok and more Beethoven in store.
Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
Tickets: RM56 RM84 RM113 RM141. To purchase tickets, visit thier Box Office at Ground Floor, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC or call 03 2331 7007. Visit the MPO website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/
Gajen Nad Trial Show
Gajen Nad is working on his new show! Gajen is Malaysia’s first Chindian comedian doing comedy full time, known for his web video series where he discusses the daily news with a humorous bent. This time, he’s working on his full hour show and he needs your help! Come see him alongside Bria6Tan and Keren Bala Devan as well!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Show only tickets RM30 online/ RM40 door from http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
MARCH 9: Monday
Mystery Show at TJF
The Joke Factory’s Mystery Show is a platform for us to test, experiment and develop new shows to better entertain our audience! Previously, we’ve used the show to test out new improv games for Making Shit Up, and even Harith Iskander Live started out as a Joke Factory Mystery Show! Come and see what they’ve got cooking up just for you!
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 10: 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 Prakash Daniel.
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.
