Discover the latest laughs and drama 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.
AUGUST 21: 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
AUGUST 22: Thursday
AiiA Improv Comedy at Crackhouse
Join the Artifically Intelligent Improvaholics Anonymous (AiiA) as they take you on a laughing journey through spontaneity and the magic of Improv Comedy! It’s engaging, it’s uplifting, it’s hilarious – get ready for the adrenalin rush of Improv Comedy! Bring a friend, your family, but leave the kids at home! It's going to be a wild night!
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket Price: RM40 online / RM50 at the door https://aiiaimprov.peatix.com. Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Comedy Heavyweights at TJF
We’re here to give you the skinny on the biggest comedians in Malaysia! On this night of hilarious heavyweights, these comedians will hit you hard with their punchlines and knock you silly! Featuring Hindra Bose, Abdul Raqib Karim, Michael Saddi, Kavin Jay (Netflix), and hosted by Farid Azmeir (iflix)
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
AUGUST 23: Friday
King vs Queen Stand Up Comedy
The highly anticipated battle between Malaysia and Singapore is coming to KL. (August 2019).Singapore's Drag Queen, KUMAR. Provocative and thrives on risqué materials, KUMAR is Singapore’s one and only comedian cum Drag Queen. Love him or not, Kumar captivates his audience with his sharp observations and caustic wit on politics, sex and gender. Definitely not for the faint hearted! Malaysia's Comedy King. Next in the ring is DOUGLAS LIM with his own wit and clever observations in social norms and of course Malaysian politics. Impressive performances one after another, it’s no wonder he has earned himself the moniker as King of Malaysian Comedy. Just who is better at this comedy thing? Drag Queen or Comedy King? This you have got to witness it yourself on 23rd August 2019 at HGH Convention Centre, Sentul KL. https://proticket.com.my/kingvsqueen/
Crackhouse presents Sam Yarbs (US)
(August 23-24)
Sam Yarbs is an American stand-up comedian based in Taipei. Sam has headlined across Asia, tearing the roof off at shows in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand to name just a few. He is a multi-time finalist in the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival, as well as a finalist in the China Comedy Festival and the Bangkok International Comedy Festival. In September 2019 Sam will open for Joe Wong on the Taipei leg of his tour of Asia. The founder of Two Three Comedy in Taiwan, Sam is also a writer for the smash hit Taiwan TV comedy The Night Night Show.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM50 online / RM60 at the door https://samcrackingyarbs.peatix.com. Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
AUGUST 23: Saturday
Storm Xu (China) at TJF
All the way from Shanghai, China, it’s Storm Xu! A seasoned performed who have been touring his very unique brand of comedy all across the world, Fresh from his stint at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Storm Xu is looking to perform his first ever headlining weekend at The Joke Factory, bringing his signature wit, thoughtful observations, and social commentary to Malaysia for the very first time!
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!
AUGUST 26: 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!
AUGUST 27: 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.
