Discover the latest events in Kuala Lumpur as we edge ever closer to Christmas week with your weekly Comedy & Theatre & Stage Guide. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the for the next seven days with The City List.
DECEMBER 18: 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 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 Rashid Salleh, Filzah Awok, Farid Azmeir and Hindra Bose.
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.
DECEMBER 19: Thursday
Crack The Gong: A night of Brutal Comedy
It’s KL's most brutal Comedy 'GONG' Show where the audience decides who goes home with prize money and who doesn't. Watch as each performer attempts to survive 5 minutes and be decided winner or walk off to the GONG! so its GONG! or "ONG!"
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket: RM40 online / RM50 walk-in https://comedydeathrace.peatix.com Call +6011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Q & Eh with Sam See & friends at TJF
Singapore’s only comedy game show returns to KL, it’s Q & Eh. This is the game show where our know-it-all comedians are tested with some of life’s simpler questions, as well as some of its’ most outrageous ones! Expect laughter, failure and a whole lot of questions. IF you enjoy QI, this is it, but for dumb people. They should know, they’re comics.
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.
DECEMBER 20: Friday
Crackhouse Headliners presents Hannan Azlan
(December 20-21)
Crackhouse’s headliner this weekend is Hannan Azlan. Having toured the world now, Hannan brings her sweet serenading voice and charming ukulele playing to the stage along with her edgy punchlines that usually mixes so well like rojak sauce and exotic fruits.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM40 online / RM50 at the door. https://hannancrackingazlan.peatix.com
Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Sam See at TJF
Rated as one of the ‘Top 15 Free Fringe Shows’ by Edinburgh Live and the ‘Top 50 Unmissable Shows of the Fringe’ by the To Do List, ‘Coming Out Loud’ will be performed for the first time in Malaysia. As a stand-up comedian in a country where free speech and gay rights are non-existent, Sam See (MTV, Comedy Central Asia, The Jim Jefferies Show) has a lot he wants to talk about. Coming Out Loud is a hilarious journey of government censorship, bad charity shows and the Middle East. From Singapore to the rest of the world, Sam is letting it all out. This show will also feature some special guests from the Singapore comedy scene.
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.
DECEMBER 21: Saturday
Captain Khalid: I Think I’m Single Finale
The African "Nabil" is back! After his debut on the award-winning Malaysian film "Lelaki Harapan Dunia (2014)", sold-out runs of his previous solo shows "I Think I'm Single" and "I Think I'm Single 2", and the viral sensation of his "Malaysia Mischief" video, Captain Khalid returns to Bolehland for the finale of his trilogy regarding the bachelor life. The Captain's charming and witty storytelling will have you in stitches, while his honest and hilarious delivery will have everyone rolling in the aisles! Expect a night full of energy, raw comedy and political incorrectness!
PJ LIVE ARTS: Jaya One 72A Jalan Universiti, PJ
Call 03-7931 8259, Content Advisory: Mature audiences only. Tickets from www.tix.my
DECEMBER 23: 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!
DECEMBER 24: Tuesday
A Papi and Grumpy Xmas Eve at TJF
Hang on to your Christmas hats because it’s gonna be Papi and Grumpy this year! Malaysia’s biggest comedian Papi Zak, and Malaysia’s grumpiest comic Kavin Jay will join forces to bring you a show unlike any other! Come celebrate Xmas with the big boys of comedy as they share with you their hilarous stories, help you solve your Xmas problems alongside some fun surprises.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
RM40 online. RM50 at the door. Call 013-523 1491. or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings.
