The City List weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide for Kuala Lumpur sees a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
MAY 1: Open Crack. The Crackhouse Comedy Open Mic Night
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. www.stubapp.com/event/517 Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 1: Making S#it Up!
A weekly improv comedy show with a rotating cast of comedians every week. With Henry Choo, Answer Hadi, Prakash Daniel and Farid Azmeir. Hosted by Kavin Jay.
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
MAY 2: Komedi Rojak: Malay & English Stand Up
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, KL11pm. Tickets: RM15 online / RM20 walk-in https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.comCall +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 2: Ladies Aloud at TJF
Ever wondered where the funny women comedians are? Wonder no more! This open mic comedy night is a night where regular female open micers and established comediennes try out their new materials. And if you’re a lady who wants to try out standup comedy for yourself, this is the place to sign up. Come and show your support for the ladies!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM20 online/walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
MAY 2: Laugh with United Malaysians at NBT
Join us at No Black Tie for a special edition of Comedy Night featuring some of the region's best upcoming comedians including JD Raja Lawak, Prakash Daniel, Riezman, Jhonney Masiri, Mad Sabah and Filzah.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM38. Show menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
MAY 3-5: Mek Mulung Lakhon Dewa Muda at KLPac
While some may know of Mak Yong, many would not have heard of Mek Mulung though it has been around some 400 years. Even less would know that of the five Sekolah Seni we have in Malaysia, one specialises in Mek Mulung and their performance won first prize in Spain and Beijing. Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak will be performing Mek Mulung: Lakhon Dewa Muda which tells the tale of a prince on a mission to bring peace to his country.
Mek Mulung Lakhon Dewa Muda is a form of Malay traditional theatre that describes the heroic life of a single prince. One day, he dreamed a message which required him to hunt sacred animals for the purpose of bringing peace to his beloved country. Hence, the prince acknowledged the message and went to carry out his hunting with his ‘awang-awang’ (his assistants). Along the way, they found a peculiar and sacred fruit. Will he be successful in his triumph to his country? What kind of threats will the fruit bring to the prince and will it be harmful to his journey?
Mek Mulung Lakhon Dewa Muda is part of The Actors Studio's 30th anniversary celebrations made possible by Yayasan Hasanah. Presented by Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat, supported by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, featuring Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak. To be performed in Kedah Malay.
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KLTickets: www.proticket.com.my/klpac-mek-mulung-lakhon-dewa-muda/Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
MAY 3-4: Papi Zak at the Joke Factory
Malaysia’s biggest comedian (by size) is taking the stage one more time at The Joke Factory! He’ll be doing two nights so if you missed him the first time, here’s the chance to catch him again! With his deep baritone voice and laid-back charm, Papi Zak’s comedy stylings are sure to tickle your funny bone.
Papi Zak has firmly established himself as one of the golden boys on the Malaysian comedy circuit and he just so happens to be the “biggest” Malaysia have to offer. He’s been writing, performing and doing stand-up comedy for over 12 years and continues to bring his quirky brand of humour and witty observations on the absurdities of every-day life to all this performances.
Zak has worked in production as well as on radio (on both LiteFM and REDFM) and his comfortable presence in front of a camera landed him jobs on TV as the host of two lifestyle programs – ‘The Halal Foodie’ and ‘Happy Endings’. Zak is currently the brand ambassador for Mr. Potato.
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
MAY 3: Crackhouse presents Michael Harrison
Utilizing a smart, honest, and silly observational style, Michael Harrison has been one of the busiest stand up comedians in North America. Whether it’s a college, corporate, church, comedy club, cruise ship or bar, Michael’s diverse act appeals to a wide audience that is always left craving more. Besides touring extensively, Michael has also found time to develop a solid acting resume with appearances on MTV’s Video on Trial, NBC’s The Bridge, Queer as Folk, the TBS movie The Jazzman and as a co-host on E-West.
Michael’s comedic talent has also earned him his own nationally televised half-hour comedy special. Avid radio listeners may have also heard him on the popular Bob and Tom radio program or on Sirius XM, where he is in constant rotation. Michael has also been featured in several prestigious comedy festivals including Just for Laughs, Laugh Fest, Laughing Skull Festival, and the LOL Sudbury Comedy festival.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL Tickets: RM50 online / RM60 walk-in from michaelcrackingharrision.peatix.com/Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 4: Jit Spills the Gravy at Bobo KL
An Evening with Jit Murad. Hot off the meletops re-staging of Gold Rain and Hailstones by the Instant Cafe Theatre company, spend an evening with playwright and 'l'enfant very terrible' Jit Murad; featuring a staged reading of Malam Konsert, an exclusive screening of excerpts from the upcoming movie Spilt Gravy, introduced by director Zahim Albakri, and performances by Sean Ghazi, Ida Mariana, Hana Nadira, Hady Afro and a 1 on 1 with Jit himself with Kam Raslan. For one night only.
BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: RM150 minimum donation. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.
MAY 6: Mystery Show
It can take plenty of experimentation to get a joke just right. Even when you’re The Joke Factory. What could possibly be up their sleeves in this mystery Monday night show? There’s only one way to find out! Come and bring a sense of adventure with you
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM20 online/ RM30 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491.
MAY 7: 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. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. Call 013-523 1491.
