Your weekly Kuala Lumpur Comedy & Theatre Guide presents a selection of what’s coming up over the next week with the City List guide.
MAY 22: Open Crack. The Crackhouse Comedy Open Mic Night
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. www.stubapp.com/event/517 Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 22: 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
MAY 23-26: Transitions at KLPac
See Play about human resilience prepares for 4 day stint at KLPac
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL. Tickets: www.proticket.com.my/klpac-mek-mulung-lakhon-dewa-muda/ Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
MAY 23: Crackhouse Comedy Club Presents: Justin Heyes (UK)ONE NIGHT ONLY
For one night only the Crakhouse will be over by the brilliant Justin Heyes. One of the hottest acts in South East Asia, and one of the regular faces on the KL comedy scene, you don't want to miss this one. Justin Heyes is one of the UK’s most loveable comedy exports. A storyteller at heart, his honest reflections of his own experiences never fail to entertain a diverse array of audiences putting him in constant demand. A crowd favourite, Justin has headlined numerous shows across the world, performing to audiences in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, Taiwan, Australia and across the UK.
He has also been a part of the 'Edinburgh Fringe Festival' (UK), ‘LOLFest' (MY), ‘Crackhouse Carnival’ (MY), ‘Singapore Fringe Festival’ (SG) and was nominated for the "Best Comedy" Award at 'Perth FringeWorld' (AUS) in 2018. Justin has been on the BBC, and on Malaysian television in the film Cinta Di Gerai, and sitcom Cakap Melayulah, and was the first international comic to perform stand-up in Bahasa Melayu on Malaysian screens when he appeared twice on Komediri. He has subsequently been on Komediri 2, Komediri English, and Sembang Teh Tarik, as well as Malaysia’s first online stand-up comedy series, as one of the faces of the iFlix original Oi! Jaga Mulut.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL 11pm. Tickets: RM35 online / RM40 walk-in https://justincrackingheyes.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 23: Long Story Short
In this curated open mic, regular performers and established local comedians will test out their longer material. Watch live as experienced comics test out their conceptual pieces, tricky premises, and storytelling skills just for you!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM20 online/walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
MAY 24-25: Potiche at DPAC
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/back-to-1977-potiche-launch-party-18-may-2019
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
MAY 24: Crackhouse Comedy Club presents Lateef Lovejoy (UK)
Lateef is an an extremely gifted entertainer, who made his show business debut as a witty 12 year old on ITV's famous morning gameshow "Mousetrap". After that experience on the big screen he has never looked back.
As an Actor he has trained at the legendary Young Actors Theatre and to date has work on a range of Feature Film, TV, Radio and Theatre projects, both in the UK and internationally, and has recently completed writing, starring, and producing has own comedy sketch show pilot "HeSaidSheSaid". Lateef also has tremendous comedic talent and is one of the most unique and distinctive acts on the comedy circuit.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets: RM50 online / RM60 walk-in from https://lateefcrackinglovejoy.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MAY 24-25: Divas of Comedy
Joanne Kam and Bibi Kay Po will be together for the first time at The Joke Factory. If you’re into the bawdy theatrical comedy stylings of this bombastic duo, then you’re in for an unforgettable weekend! Join Joanne and Bibi and they entertain you for two nights in a row! Absolutely not for the faint of heart and don’t forget to bring your friends along for the ride!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM55 upwards to RM115. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
MAY 24-26/29-31: Allan Perera’s One Man Comedy Riot presents Malaysia’s Got No Shame
Due to "ransom demands" they've (or maybe he) decided to comply and re-run the show that was run last month for all those who MISSED IT and for those who MISS IT.
PJ Live Arts Centre: Jaya One, PJ. Tickets from www.giggle.com.my
MAY 27: Mystery Show
It can take plenty of experimentation to get a joke just right. Even when you’re The Joke Factory. What could possibly be up their sleeves in this mystery Monday night show? There’s only one way to find out! Come and bring a sense of adventure with you
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM20 online/walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491.
MAY 28: 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.
