Discover the latest shows in Kuala Lumpur with your weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide for the next seven days. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week with The City List guide.
SEPTEMBER 11: Wednesday
Open Crack at Crackhouse Comedy
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 +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
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
SEPTEMBER 12: Thursday
Constellations by Nick Payne at DPAC
(September 12-21)
Constellations by Nick Payne was described by the New York Times as the most sophisticated date play Broadway has seen. This 12 September 2019, the play is making its Malaysian debut. Constellations explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take. It is a spellbinding exploration of love, science, quantum multiverse theory, and infinite possibility for heartbreak or for hope. Hosted by Rabbit Hole Productions, featuring Amelia Chen and Dominic Lucien Luk. Directed by Qahar Aqilah.
The play contains strong language and mature themes, audience discretion is advised.
DPAC: H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU8/8, Damansara Perdana, PJ
Tickets from the box office at www.dpac.com.my. Call 03-4065 0001/0002
Comedy Rojak: Malay and 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
Ticket Price: RM15 online / RM20 at the door https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.com/ Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Fight The Power at TJF
On this night of standup comedy, our top local comedians share their stories of rebelling against authority, whether it be their parents, their boss, or anybody with power. Hosted by acclaimed comic Hannan Azlan, featuring Kavin Jay from Netflix, Brian Tan, KC Nazari, and Mad Sabah!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM40 online / RM50 door. at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
SEPTEMBER 13: Friday
Crackhouse presents Ron Josol
(September 13-14)
Ron Josol is one of the new generation of Asian comics in North America! Josol has been entertaining audiences around the world since 2003, and before that throughout Canada, and even got his start touring with mentor Russell Peters. Having performed comedy for over 20 years, Ron Josol is known as one of the funniest men alive! With his sharp comedy style and commanding stage presence, he was nominated for Canadian Comedy Award for Live/Best Male Stand-Up in 2012 and even performed at the main stage Just for Laugh festival 5 times. On top of that, Ron has done comedy specials on Showtime, Gotham Comedy Live, Carson Daily Show, Comedy Central, the new Kevin Hart’s LOL Show just to name a few.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM60 online / RM70 at the door https://roncrackingjosol.peatix.com
Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Stevo Joslin at TJF
(September 13-14)
Stevo Joslin is an American comedian based in Bangkok. He has performed in 12 countries and counting, in the USA and all over Asia including Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, and more. His TV appearances include America’s House Hunters International on HGTV and Ireland’s Hector O Siberia go Saigon on TG4. Stevo is the co-founder of the ‘Comedy in Cambodia’ scene which has reinvented stand-up comedy in Cambodia. As funny as he is likeable, he has audiences in stitches the moment he walks on stage. He brings his love of life and travel with him on stage and can’t wait to meet all of you.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL.
Tickets RM50 online / RM60 door. Call +60135231491 or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2SggjcK, for bookings!
SEPTEMBER 14: Saturday
AiiA Improv and friends
See LOL Celebrates 10 Years of Show Business with mega show
THE PLATFORM @ MENARA KEN TTDI: Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Get your tickets from Proticket https://proticket.com.my/lol-asia/
SEPTEMBER 16: Monday
Officially Harith Iskandar Live
In the spirit of the critically acclaimed late-night talk show hosted by Harith Iskander himself comes his brand new podcast: Officially Harith! Be part of the live audience and ask him questions and give 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! Come and be part of the show!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL.
Call +60135231491 or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings!
SEPTEMBER 17: 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. 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.
