Discover the latest in Kuala Lumpur for the last week of February with your weekly Comedy, Theatre & Classics Guide. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
FEBRUARY 26: 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.
FEBRUARY 27: Thursday
The Roast of Kavin Jay at TJF
Malaysia’s grumpiest comedian is getting his own roast at The Joke Factory! Be prepared for a night of painful ribbing, pointy jabs, and searing hot burns coming from the local scene’s sharpest tongues! Wear light clothing and bring a fan because this show is gonna bring you the heat!
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.
AiiA Improve Comedy at Crackhouse
Special edition of AiiA Improve featuring Sharifah Aman. Join the Artifically Intelligent Improvaholics Anonymous (AiiA) as they take you on a laughing journey through spontaneity and the magic of Improv Comedy!. Its engaging, its uplifting, its hilarious – get ready for the adrenaline rush of Improv Comedy!
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
9pm. Tickets online RM40/ Door RM50. https://aiiaimprov27feb2020.peatix.com. Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
FEBRUARY 28: Friday
Crackhouse presents Azeem Banatwalla
(February 28-29)
Azeem Banatwalla is one of India's top stand-up comics, and is one of the most popular names in the Indian circuit. His TV credits include Comedy Central, NDTV, and ABC's 'Comedy Up Late'. Known for observational, provocative and intelligent humour, Azeem is, alongside Vir Das & Sorabh Pant, the only Indian comedian with two stand-up specials - Out of My System (2017) and Problems (2019) on Amazon Prime Video. Azeem has performed all over the world - most recently at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018 where he also scored international TV credits with ABC's Comedy Up Late. Azeem is part of the comedy collective East India Comedy, with his work as a stand-up and sketch writer garnering over 100 million views on YouTube.
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://crackingazeem2020.peatix.com. Call 011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Jono Zalay at TJF
(February 28-29)
Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, US, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full time, Jono has been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘**Comics to Watch*. Jono now lives in Los Angeles where he has written comedy for Fox, AMAZOM, and Comedy Central. He has been featured in over 30 comedy festivals around the world including Bridgetown, Big Sky, Sketchfest, and New York Comedy Festival.
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 29: Saturday
Rashomon at KLPAC
(February 29 – March 8)
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Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC): Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra perform Mozart
(February 28-29)
Conductor Laureate Kees Bakels condcuts the MPO on an evening of music by Mozart. The concerts will feature clarinettist Alessandro Carbonare performing Mozart’s sublime clarinet concerto. Kees Bakels will also conduct the Haffner and Prague symphonies.
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
Tickets: RM56 RM84 RM113 RM141. 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/
Comedy Theatre at Istana Budaya
(February 28 – March 1)
Teater Komedi Seram Korupsi Dewan Semandung will be staged in the Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya this weekend. Directed by Khir Rahman featuring a line up of artistes including Vicha, Tauke, Azrul, Chemat, Man Raja Lawak, Mark Adam, Joey Daud, Tapai, Chiwan, Dr. Maza (Prof. Dato Dr. Mohd. Asri Zainul Abidin) dan Khir Rahman. Introducing new actress Hanna Halim.
ISTANA BUDAYA: Jalan Tun Razak, Titiwangsa, KL
Tickets from https://wwwairasiaredtix.com/tickets/teater-komedi-seram-korupsi-dewan-semandung 03-4026 5555. E-mail: info@istanabudaya.gov.my Visit https://www.istanabudaya.gov.my
MARCH 2: 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 we’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 3: 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.
Chamber Concert
Relax after work and explore the richness and depth of the chamber music repertoire in our Chamber series, featuring MPO musicians performing in small ensembles. With Peter Daniš, violin, Akiko Daniš, piano, Marcel Andriesii, violin, Marco Roosink, violin, Tan Ka Ming viola, Mátyás Major, cello
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
Tickets: RM28. 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/
