Discover the latest events 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 seven days.
SEPTEMBER 18: 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
Constellations by Nick Payne at DPAC
(Until September 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
SEPTEMBER 19: Thursday
LOL Asia 10 Anniversary Celebrations
See LOL Celebrates 10 Years of Show Business with mega show
Crack the Gong: A Brutal Night of Comedy
Its 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 survives for 5 minutes to be decided winner or walk off to the GONG! so its GONG! or "ONG!" (Money). To get a spot to perform, arrive by 8.30pm to sign up.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket Price: RM40 online / RM50 at the door. https://comedydeathrace.peatix.com
Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Pinball Monkeys at TJF
You’ve seen Making Shit Up where every improvised comedy scene is inspired by audience suggestions, but what if an entire show is built around just ONE random word from the audience? That’s what the Pinball Monkeys will be doing. Taking a single word suggestion from the audience with nothing else but their brains, these improvisers will create an entire show with characters, dialogue, and situations that are 100% improvised. Featuring Rashid Salleh, Farid Azmeir, Steven Bones, and Muzakir Xynll, this brand new show is going to be a wild weird night you won’t soon forget.
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.
SEPTEMBER 20: Friday
Crackhouse presents Ollie Horn
(September 20-21)
Originally from the UK, Ollie Horn makes his nation proud by colonising ... the Asian comedy scene. Effortlessly combining witty observations with quirky storytelling, his razor-sharp crowd work is topped off with good ol' British intellectual arrogance. Founder of Japan's first bilingual comedy troupe, Ollie Horn has worked for the likes of Stuart Goldsmith, Brendon Burns, and Steve Hofstetter. Finalist in Shanghai and Seoul comedy competitions, Ollie was also a showcase act at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and has been a mainstay of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for five years and is fresh of his run with his new show 'Pig In Japan'.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM50 online / RM60 at the door https://olliecrackinghorn.peatix.com Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Danny Cho at TJF
(September 20-21)
Korean-American Danny Cho headlines for the first time at The Joke Factory. Growing up as the only Asian American at his school in East Los Angeles, he started performing stand up while enrolled in the University of California. He is unapologetic on stage with his stories and rants about the unusual events from his life. Through the power of YouTube, Cho soon became a star among the Asian American community, and soon thereafter, landed the role of Pongo, the fat, mute, Thai movie critic on MADtv. Next up was a call from Hollywood, landing Cho a role on the Super Bowl’s Bud Light commercial. In the last few years, Danny has been in various commercials and movies. In addition, Danny has been traveling around the US for his stand up comedy tour. Recently, Danny wrote a screenplay titled Ktown Cowboys, that won best feature at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in 2010. Don’t miss out!
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 21: Saturday
Tour de Force Ballet Manila maiden Malaysia tour
(September 21-22)
Tour de Force of Ballet Manila’s maiden tour of Malaysia. A 20-strong force of Ballet Manila dancers will share the stage with 20 local ballerinas this weekend at KLPac, combining the various eras of ballet and fusing it into a momentous staging and setting,
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
https://proticket.com.my/klpac-ballet-manila/. Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org for more information.
SEPTEMBER 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!
SEPTEMBER 24: 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.
