Check out the latest in Kuala Lumpur with your weekly Comedy, Theatre & Classics Guide from 12 February for the next seven days with The City List. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
FEBRUARY 12: Wednesday
Douglas Lim at TJF
(February 12-13)
Aduh! The King of Malaysian Comedy is back on stage for 2 post-Chinese New Year headlining spots! Come see the MACC legend do his thing once again right here at The Joke Factory!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
RM60 online. RM70 door. Call 013-523 1491 or 013-962 2956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings.
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.
FEBRUARY 13: Thursday
Rayza Mukmin One Night only at Crackhouse
For one night and one night only, they have an absolutely special treat. The heart and soul of the BM comedy scene in Malaysia, RAYZA MUKMIN, will headline the Crackhouse! A local legend adored by audiences and respected by comedians, this prodigious comedic writer is a perennial feature on Astro comedy shows. His jokes are simply ahead of its time, purely insightful and gut-busting levels of funny. 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
Ticket: RM40 online / RM50 walk-inhttps://rayzacrackingmukmin2020.peatix.com
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
FEBRUARY 14: Friday
Crackhouse presents My Funny Valentine
(February 14-15)
It's Valentine's Day and if you want to spice up the relationship or meet some single pringle, come on down to the Crackhouse's Valentine's Day special. Featuring 7 of the best comedians who were lonely enough to perform: Rizal Van Geyzel, Brian Tan, Riezman Radzlan (Saturday only), Justin Small (Friday only), Thenesh Skip, Mad Sabah (Friday only) and Keren Bala Devan (Saturday only). Remember. Couples who laugh together stay together. It'll be laugh at first sight at the Crackhouse.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Tickets RM50 online/RM60 door from https://mycrackingvalentine2020.peatix.com
Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Prakash Daniel: Beautiful at TJF
(February 14-15)
The Valentine's Couple and Single Night Special. Prakash Daniel’s 1 hour comedy special looks at the beautiful things in his life from his family, career to relationships and love stories. “BEAUTIFUL” is a visually enticing show fused with musical elements, that presents audiences with a unique approach to comedy. Special Valentine's set dinner. RM298/couple for 5 course dinner + show + 1 bottle of wine / RM588/4paxs + 5 course dinner + show + 2 bottles of wine.
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.
FEBRUARY 15: Saturday
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra perform Berlioz
(February 15-16)
Conductor Laureate Kees Bakels helms the MPO in an all-Berlioz programme featuring charismatic British-Singaporean mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron singing arias from Les Troyens and La Damnation de Faust. The MPO performs the radical Symphonie Fantastique.
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS
Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
Tickets: RM94, RM122, RM150, RM188.Become a subscriber when you buy a minimum of any 5 concerts across all series to enjoy 20% off and other special privileges. To purchase tickets, visit our 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/
Malam Takdir In KL – A Reading
Malam Takdir - a staged reading of a new play by Johan Othman. Directed by Chee Sek Thim, featuring Hilyati Ramli and Riz Zolkepli. Inspired by an episode from the Mahabharata, Malam Takdir imagines a conversation between King Dhritarashtra who was born blind, and his advisor Sanjaya, who is gifted with foresight. Johan Othman is a composer and musician. His current project is to develop a play that includes a libretto for an opera which is scheduled for performance in November 2020. He started work on Malam Takdir in December 2018 and it was performed as a work-in-progress a year later in Penang. This staged reading in KL will start with a short introduction to the developmental process by Johan, and will end with a Q&A.
FIVE ARTS CENTRE: Kotak, 27 & 27A, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 7, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
8pm. Free entry. Call 018-202 8827 or email: fiveartscentre@gmail.com
FEBRUARY 17: Monday
Officially Live with Harith Iskandar
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.
FEBRUARY 18: 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.
