Discover the latest happenings 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.
JULY 31: 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.
JULY 31: 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
Until Aug 4: The Working Dead at KLPac
After a successful workshop production last year, The Working Dead returns with the full musical this year. 'Edwin is a hardworking employee who works long and hard to support his wife Sarah. When he dies unexpectedly on the job, his boss Chan hires a bomoh to bring him back as a corporate zombie. It's up to Sarah and Edwin's colleagues to save him!' A new original musical with an all-Malaysian crew and cast. At Pentas 2, KLPAC, from Jul 18- Aug 4.
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
TICKETS: RM88 (regular) and RM68 (TAS Card, disabled, students, senior citizens). Buy tickets here: https://proticket.com.my/klpac-the-working-dead/ Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
AUGUST 1: Comedy Rojak at Crackhouse Comedy
Rojak Comedy! Mixed-lingo open mic show for English / BM audiences only. Its a mash up of Malaysian humor delivered in our mother tongue of Bahasa and the tongue of our colonial invaders. Rojak Comedy menampilkan persembahan komedi "Stendap" di dalam Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris!
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket Price: RM15 online / RM20 at the door https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.com/ Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
AUGUST 1-2: Four Heavenly Fools at TJF
This Thursday and Friday, check out four of Malaysia’s best standup comedians working today for a two-night special only at The Joke Factory! Featuring Prakash Daniel a gregarious, highly approachable, and energetic, Prakash’s charismatic onstage persona is a surefire hit for fans of comedians who love relating to the audience and making them feel comfortable laughing throughout the night! Brian Tan a prolific joke writer in the local standup comedy scene, Brian Tan is known for his out of the box way of looking at life and his lateral perspective on being a Chinese Malaysian!
Keren Bala Devan as seen on iflix, Comedy Central Asia, and Esquire Malaysia, Keren’s intense delivery and surgical takedowns of popular culture is a delight to witness and his fiery energy is always a guarantee to wake your soul up! Gajen Nad, Malaysia’s best Chindian comedian rounds up the group, bringing his clean-cut appearance and tight joke writing into the fore. With this fearsome foursome, your night’s entertainment will be 100% sorted. Book early to avoid disappointment!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
RM50 online / RM60 door. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491
AUGUST 2-3: Crackhouse presents Rory Lowe
This UK born, Australia raised storyteller hit the comedy scene early 2012 and by 2014 had debuted his first solo show at Perth Fringe World, selling out the season. Whilst simultaneously performing at Big Day Out Festival, MC’ing for Grammy nominated physc-rockers! Also recently in 2018 at the prestigious Perth Fringe World Festival, he's been selling out his new 1-hour show, 'Get Rich or High Tryin' to critically acclaimed reviews from critics and audiences alike!
He’s hung out with Snoop Dogg, gone viral with 3 million views on UniLad, been caught up in a bomb scare, even toured internationally through Asia and Australia. His tales of desire, destruction and debauchery are legendary. If that still isn't enough to convince you Rory has also performed with mega stars, Tame Impala, who describe him as "even funnier than he is crazy!"
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM50 online / RM60 at the door https://rorycrackinglowe.peatix.com Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
AUGUST 3: TJF'S 1st Aniversary Show
It’s been a whole year since The Joke Factory started bringing the funny to Publika.
Join them for an evening where Harith Iskander walks you through the many events, trials, tribulations, and hilarity that ensued through his journey of bringing Malaysia’s Premier Comedy Club to life! Come hang out, reminisce, and sit back as the Godfather of Malaysian Standup Comedy gives you a peek behind the curtain of creating The Joke Factory!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL.
Ticket : RM120 online / RM130 at the door Call +60135231491 or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings!
AUGUST 5 : 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 6: 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.
