Discover the latest in Kuala Lumpur with your weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide for the next seven days with The City List. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
NOVEMBER 13: Wednesday
Sepet The Musical
Last day for the extended run of Liver & Lungs adaptation of the famed movie.
Bobo KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL
RM80. RM65 (for diners). For reservations call 03-2092 5002.
Que No Dario You presented by Ballet Flamenco Maria Carasco
Organised by the Embassy of Spain in Malaysia in collaboration with DPAC, Que No Daría Yo (What Would I Not Give), a showcase of the flamenco, dances the deepest of women’s emotions. In this performance, Maria will present a fusion of power, passion, depth, art, feeling, music, and magic in this new style of dance while infusing flamenco elements. She will bring you into an emotional world for a personal experience with Flamenco. Whether you love her work or flamenco dance, this will be the perfect chance for you to get up close with this Spanish cultural art form.
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
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!
An Improv Comedy show where comedians perform scenes, segments and games that are unscripted and/or by audience suggestions. With Gajen Nad, Anwar Hadi, Farid Azmeir, Ade Latte.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM50 online / RM60 door. at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
NOVEMBER 14: Thursday
Brohemia! by Theatresauce
(November 14-24)
Theatresauce bring Brohemia! over 10 days at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)
Indicine, KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org for enquiries.
The Rojak Show! The Ultimate Malaysian Comedy Show
The Rojak Show is a showcase of Malaysia's best comics. Four acts, two performing in our mother tongue Bahasa Malaysia and two performing in English all of them undeniably hilarious!
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 : RM25 online / RM30 at the door. https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.com/
Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Fresh Joke Fursday at TJF
It’s all new material on this all new night of show where top local comics try out their best new stuff on the unsuspecting public: you! Come and watch Muzakir Xynll, Mikhail Svrcula, Brian Tan, Nizam Jentik-Jentik, and Netflix’s very own Kavin Jay as they try out their fresh material for the first time just for you!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM30 online / RM40 door. at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
NOVEMBER 15: Friday
Crackhouse presents Headliners
(November 15-16)
‘It’s their legendary Weekend Headliner night! You know them, you love them the best comedy nights in KL! With huge names from all around the world, you’re guaranteed to laugh until you cry! They’ve had massive names perform on our stage including Steven K Amos, Glenn Wool, Gina Yashere, Paul Ogata, Imran Yusuf, Kyle Kinane, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne and more! As well as local legends such as Kavin Jay, Douglas Lim, Jason Leong, Kuah Jenhan and Joanne Kam! 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 : RM50 online / RM60 at the door. Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Marcus Ryan at TJF
(November 15-16)
It’s Marcus Ryan for the first time at The Joke Factory. Perennial globetrotter Marcus Ryan is a gifted storyteller with a natural comic bent and has featured at so many festivals and clubs around the world it’s hard to know where home is these days. One thing’s for sure, he’s right at home on stage. A laid back yet engaging presence, Marcus charms his audiences with a sharp wit and tales from the road, having performed in 45 countries in 6 continents – even gigs in Spanish! Though Australian born, Marcus is not one to stay still. Formerly based in the UK, he is a regular on club circuits across North America, Europe as well as frequenting festivals world-wide. It is the solo work however where he thrives. Never shy of a challenge, continually carving his own path, bringing English speaking comedy to communities, cities and even countries that have never had it before, becoming the first person in history to perform English speaking stand-up comedy in several Latin & Asian countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Uruguay & Paraguay.
Also with Sulaiman Zainal and Brian Tan.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL.
RM50 online. RM60 walk in. Call +60135231491 or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2SggjcK, for bookings!
NOVEMBER 18: 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!
NOVEMBER 19: 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.
