Your weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide, with theatre, comedy and musicals for the last week of March and beginning of April.
MARCH 27: Open Crack Weekly Comedy Open-Mic Night
Netflix specials, sold out auditoriums, international tours - all of them started out at open mics. A place for comedians to try out new material, and for newbies to try to hold on for dear life. Witness the grassroots of Malaysia's very own comedy scene, have a drink or three, and maybe even jump on stage! If you'd like to be the Seinfeld or Shandling, Carr or Yashere, Iskander or Leong - Open Crack is where you'd start! Turn up at 8pm for slots with 3 minutes of material. So head on over to the Crackhouse Comedy Club every Wednesday,
Up to 20 comics, for 2 hours,* for a mere RM20!**
*Malaysian timing / **If you buy at the door. Showtime 9pm, Door opens 8pm.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM15 / Door RM20. Visit www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 28: David Glass – Tempest at KLPac
See David Glass reimagines Shakespeare's The Tempest at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL: Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
MARCH 28: The Comedy Death Race – March on Malaysia
A merciless night of stand-up comedy with a sadistic twist. Watch up to 20 acts attempt 5 minutes of funny. If they survive the whole five minutes, they stand a chance to win RM500. If you don't like 'em, flash the red card and off they go... to the GONG. To get a spot to perform, arrive by 8.30pm to sign up.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM40/ Door RM50. Visit www.stubapp.com/event/414. Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 28: Comedy Heavyweight
On this night of hilarious heavyweights, these comedians will hit you hard with their punchlines and knock you silly. Featuring Papi Zak, Abdul Raqib Karim, Steven Bones, Justin Heyes, Netflix’s own Kavin Jay and hosted by Farid Azmeir, here’s to an unforgettable night of comedy you won’t want to miss.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM40 online/RM50 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
MARCH 29/30: Crackhouse presents Deepak Chandran (SG/IND)
Deepak is a rising star in the Asian comedy scene. A resident of Singapore, he has lived in eight countries over the past 10 years, helping white people fix their computer problems. A Techie by day, comic by night Deepak jokes about Math problems, Office Culture, Family, Religion, Social issues, Politics, Racism, First World problems and anything that could be made fun of. Deepak has headlined all the major clubs in Asia, was a host of Singapore’s biggest night Comedy Masala, has won many accolades in the comedy world.
He was the runner up of Bangkok comedy festival 2017 and was a finalist of Hong Kong Comedy competition 2017 within the first 2 years of doing comedy. He has been performed in International comedy festivals like Magners Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe etc. Deepak brings a style of comedy which is unique and definitely pushes the barriers of head bobbing and indian accents. Once he has paid his mortgages, married off his daughter (Who doesn’t exist), Deepak plans to do this full time, catch him now and enjoy a geeky, twisted, insightful brand of comedy.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL . Tickets: RM40 online / RM50 walk-in www.deepakcracksmarch.peatix.com. Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 29/30: Funny & Thani
The country’s best Malaysian Indian comedians come together to bring you two nights of hilarity back-to-back. With acclaimed comedians Brian Tan, Prakash Daniel, Hindravel Chandrabose, Keren Bala Devan, and hosted by Suresh from THR Raaga, it’s going to be a night of unforgettable comedy by Indians, for Indians! But of course, you can bring your non-Indian friends along too.
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
MARCH 31: Long Story Short
Gotten used to seeing newbies try out their best 3 minutes at a regular comedy open mic? It’s time to level up. 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. Free admission. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
APRIL 1: Ladies Aloud
This open mic comedy night is a night where regular female open micers and established comediennes try out their new materials. And if you’re a lady who wants to try out stand up comedy for yourself, this is the place to sign up. Come and show your support for the ladies.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM20. Get your booking at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491
APRIL 2: 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.
