Discover the latest events 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.
DECEMBER 4: Wednesday
Open Crack at Crackhouse
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!
An Improv Comedy show where comedians perform scenes, segments and games that are unscripted and/or by audience suggestions. With Rashid Salleh, Filzah Awok, Farid Azmeir and Henry Choo.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM50 online / RM60 door. at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
DECEMBER 5: Thursday
Madagascar The Musical
See Madagascar The Musical hits KL for a short run at the Plenary Hall
The Rojak Show. The Ultimate Malaysian Comedy Show
It's the ultimate Malaysian Comedy show! The Rojak Show is a showcase of Malaysia's best comics. Four acts, two performing in our mother tongue Bahasa Malaysia and two performing in English all of them undeniably hilarious!
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: RM40 online / RM50 walk-in https://crackhousecomedyrojak.peatix.com/ Call +6011-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Gajen Nad Trial Show at TJF
Gajen Nad is working on his new show! Gajen is Malaysia’s first Chindian comedian doing comedy full time, known for his web video series where he discusses the daily news with a humorous bent. This time, he’s working on his full hour show and he needs your help! With Brian Tan and Prakash Daniel, see them work in his hour-long show and witness never-before-seen material!
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.
DECEMBER 6: Friday
Crackhouse presents Headliners
(December 6-7)
It’s their legendary Weekend Headliner night! You know them, you love them the best comedy nights in KL! With huge names from all around the world, you’re guaranteed to laugh until you cry! They’ve had massive names perform on our stage including Steven K Amos, Glenn Wool, Gina Yashere, Paul Ogata, Imran Yusuf, Kyle Kinane, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne and more! As well as local legends such as Kavin Jay, Douglas Lim, Jason Leong, Kuah Jenhan and Joanne Kam. Supported by the best comics in Malaysia, all in one night we know you’re going to love them, so get your tickets and get ready to laugh, hard!
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM50 online / RM60 at the door. Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
DECEMBER 7: Saturday
A Man for All Seasons at KLPac
(December 7-15)
The Actors Studio wraps up its extraordinary two-year celebration for its 30th birthday with an all-time favourite, a Robert Bolt classic. It will be bringing back A Man For All Seasons for the third time. The play premiered at the Globe Theatre in 1960 and it was later made into a film which won six Oscars, four Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Drama as well as seven BAFTA Awards.
The Actors Studio first staged it in 1991 at the Old Town Hall which featured Leslie Dawson, Mano Maniam, Tiara Jacquelina, the late Ramli Hassan and Patrick Teoh in his acting debut. The 2004 production at The Actors Studio @ BSC starred Ari Ratos, Zahim Albakri, Jit Murad, Susan Lankester, Fahmi Fadzil, Reza Zainal Abidin, Sharifah Aleya Al-Yahya amongst others.
Joe Hasham OAM will once again be directing the play this December and has cast an interesting mix of old and new actors. Sir Thomas More will be played by Scottish actor, Charles Donnelly, best known in Malaysia for his performance of the critically acclaimed production of Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me. Patrick Teoh, who played Wolsey in the first production, will now be playing the most prized and sought after role of Thomas Cromwell 28 years later. Reza Zainal Abidin, who was in the second staging, will be reprising his role of Chapuys while Na’a Murad will be playing Henry VIII, a role that was played by his brother, Jit, 15 years ago. Completing the exciting line up for the 2019 staging are Qahar Aqilah, Colin Kirton, Mia Sara Shauki, Omar Ali, Axyr Hanz William, Tung Jit Yang, Hannan Barakbah, Murtada Ibrahim, Debra Teng and Vale Wong.
The play is based on the true story of Sir Thomas More who refused to endorse King Henry VIII’s wish to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon so that he could re-marry. In the end, More paid dearly and sacrificed high office, his position in society and, ultimately, his life. More chose God over King.
Pentas 2, KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Tickets from https://www.proticket.com.my/klpac-a-man-for-all-seasons/ . Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
DECEMBER 9: 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.
DECEMBER 10: 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 013-523 1491
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Call 013-523 1491. or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2wfMTkI, for bookings.
