Discover the latest events in Kuala Lumpur with your weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide for the next seven days. Here’s a selection of what’s coming up over the next week.
SEPTEMBER 4: 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
SEPTEMBER 5: Thursday
Comedy Rojak: Malay and English Stand Up Comedy
Rojak Comedy. Mixed-lingo open mic show for English / BM audiences only. It’s a mash up of Malaysian humour 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.
My First Time at TJF
You all remember your first time… and so do these comedians! The best local comics this side of Kuala Lumpur shares with you their hilarious stories about doing things for the first time. Their first kiss, first cigarette, first girlfriend, and other fun firsts as well! Relive the awkward moments, cringey behaviour, and powerful exhilaration as these comics bare all. Hosted by Papi Zak. With Salah Salim, Brian Tan, Hindra Bose and Riezman Razlan.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Tickets RM40 online / RM50 door. at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-523 1491 or it will sell out.
SEPTEMBER 6: Friday
Crackhouse presents Luka Muller
(September 6-7)
Fresh off his run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Luka Muller is coming to the Crackhouse and bringing his charmingly hilarious joke arsenal with him!
Luka Muller is one of the fastest rising comics in Melbourne who has performed all over Australia as well as headlining shows in Edinburgh, London, Berlin, Paris & Amsterdam.
He has also sold out shows in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe Festival & Adelaide Fringe Festival. He has performed at Splendour In The Grass Music Festival, PAX Gaming Convention and was chosen by the Melbourne Comedy Festival to perform at The Festival Club and their taped Comedy Up Late shows.
In his time on stage he has also been seen and heard on SBS TV, Audible Presents, ABC Radio, Triple J, Channel 31 & more.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL
Ticket : RM50 online / RM60 at the door https://lukacrackingmuller.peatix.com Call +60 11-2321 2150 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
Ballet Illuminations 2019 at KLPac
(September 6-8)
Immerse yourself in the best of ballets at Ballet Illuminations 2019. Singapore Dance Theatre will return to Kuala Lumpur this coming September at klpac, and will be presenting two world renowned works by George Balanchine, Serenade and Theme and Variations, as well as Timothy Harbour’s Linea Adora which was created for SDT’s 30th Anniversary. Get your tickets from https://proticket.com.my/klpac-ballet-illuminations-2019/
KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org
Matt Davis at TJF
(September 6-7)
He first took the stage at age 17 at the Comedy Club Stardome in Birmingham, Alabama where he later served as the club’s house emcee for a year and a half before taking to the road full-time. Davis has since logged headlining dates in some of the most respected clubs in the country including The Punchline, Funny Bone(s), The Stardome, and many others. He has appeared at The Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and Sketchfest in San Francisco.
A comedian with a borderless approach to both material and touring that has taken him all over the globe; with performances in over 250 cities across more than 40 countries. Come laugh along with a performer selected by prestigious, global comedy arts festivals: with appearances including Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, JFL42 in Toronto, Sketch Fest in San Francisco, KLICfest in Malaysia, UICF in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Bengaluru Comedy Festival in India, and others
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL.
Tickets RM50 online / RM60 door. Call +60135231491 or +60139622956, WhatsApp at: http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or click here: https://bit.ly/2SggjcK, for bookings!
SEPTEMBER 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!
SEPTEMBER 3: 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.
