Here we go, the first weekly Kuala Lumpur Comedy & Theatre Guide. Starting with a few (or a lot of) comedy selections this weekend, with more theatre to come after Chinese New Year.
FEBRUARY 1/2: Crackhouse presents Shazia Mirza (UK)
see Award winning Comedian Shazia Mirza arrives in KL for 2 shows at Crackhouse Comedy
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL . Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
FEBRUARY 1/2: Ro Campbell at the Joke Factory
The UK based Aussie has wowed audiences in over 40 countries with his relentlessly entertaining brand of cheeky slightly dark humour. He has performed at the last 12 Edinburgh Fringe festival’s and has made The Scotsman’s pick of Best Jokes of The Fringe. In 2010 he was crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year (slighty controversial being Australian and all).
He has also written for British TV and Radio, featured regularly on BBC Radio in topical panel shows, history shows and live stand up recordings. He has made numerous solo show appearances at Glasgow International Comedy Festival, NZ Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringeworld, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and performed extensively on the club circuit in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and Australia.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM50 online/ RM60 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
FEBRUARY 4: Bantai Je! (Bahasa Malaysia Improvised Comedy Show)
Pelakon-pelakon akan ambil cadangan anda dan mentransformkan jadi sketsa, dialog, dan watak yang kelakar gila! Saksikan Anwar Hadi, Nizam Jentik-Jentik, Farid Azmeir, Botak, dan Filzah menaiki pentas dan membuat lawak secara 100 % spontan, 100% tanpa skrip, dan 100% tak ditapis langsung! (Ed Note: google translate if you need to!)
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM40 online/ RM50 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
FEBRUARY 5: 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.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. Call 013-523 1491. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/
FEBRUARY 6: Open Crack Weekly Comedy Open-Mic Night
Netflix specials, sold out auditoriums, international tours - all of them started out at open mics. A place for comedians to try out new material, and for newbies to try to hold on for dear life. Witness the grassroots of Malaysia's very own comedy scene, have a drink or three, and maybe even jump on stage! If you'd like to be the Seinfeld or Shandling, Carr or Yashere, Iskander or Leong - Open Crack is where you'd start!
Turn up at 8pm for slots with 3 minutes of material. So head on over to the Crackhouse Comedy Club every Wednesday, Up to 20 comics, for 2 hours,* for a mere RM20!**
*Malaysian timing / **If you buy at the door. Showtime 9pm, Door opens 8pm
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL . Tickets online RM15 / Door RM20. Visit www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
FEBRUARY 7: Comedy 'Rojak!' | Malay & English Stand-up Comedy
Rojak Comedy! Mixed-lingo open mic show for English / BM audiences only. It’s a mash up of Malaysian humour delivered in our mother tongue of Bahasa and the tongue of our colonial invaders!
Rojak Comedy menampilkan persembahan komedi "Stendap" di dalam Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris!
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM15 / Door RM20. Visit http://stubapp.com/event/343. Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
FEBRUARY 7: Cranky Comedians
Have you ever been so angry, you can’t help but laugh? These cranky comedians definitely have! Featuring Keren Bala Devan, Sulaiman Azmil, Ayim Razak, Abdul Raqib, and hosted by Kavin Jay (as seen on Netflix), this show is gonna be loud and yelly so bring all your friends!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. Call 013-523 1491. Ticket price is RM40 (online booking) or RM50 (walk-in) http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2HqO6yl
