Your weekly Comedy & Theatre Guide for Kuala Lumpur is live with The City List with theatre, comedy and musicals for the next Seven days.
UNTIL MARCH 10: Gold Rain & Hailstones, by Jit Murad at DPAC
The Instant Café Theatre Company presents Gold Rain & Hailstones by Jit Murad,
Sharifah Amani, Redza Minhat, Ghafir Akbar and Farah Rani star in a timely revival of a modern Malaysian classic. Gold Rain and Hailstones by Jit Murad is a hilarious and often poignant tale of home, identity, friendship and family. Directed by Gavin Yap
DPAC: H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU8/8, Damansara Perdana, PJ. Tickets at RM60/RM65 from the box office at www.dpac.com.my. Call 03-4065 0001/0002
MARCH 6: Joke Thieves
It’s usually a terrible crime to steal jokes from other comedians… unless you’re a Joke Thief. On this show, comedians will attempt to steal jokes from each other and see if they can pull off another comic’s style, subject matter, and persona! If you’re a fan of seeing comics try to think on their feet, this show will also feature a segment where comedians have to make up a set of jokes from prompts they have not seen before! Featuring Muzakir Xynll, Zainal Bostaman, Farid Azmeir, Brian Tan, and hosted by Netflix’s very own Kavin Jay!
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 6: 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 8 pm 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 9 pm, Door opens 8 pm
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 6: Comedy Night at No Black Tie
After their first successful sell-out show last month, comedians Ahmed Ahmed, Rizal Van Geyzel and Papi Zak return to No Black Tie once again for another live stand up comedy show. If you missed them the first time, here’s your chance to catch them live for another enjoyable night filled with laughter and good food.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM80. Dinner menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5 pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
MARCH 7: Comedy 'Rojak!' – Malay & 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. Tickets online RM40/ Door RM50. Visit www.deathrace28feb.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 7/8: Making S#it Up: International Women’s Day Special
Celebrate International Women’s Day with The Joke Factory and your favourite local improvisers. Hosted by Harith Iskander, this improvisational comedy show means you, the audience, get to make suggestions as the improvisors will turn them into sketches, characters, dialogue, and scenes right in front of your very eyes. With games and prompts themed around International Women’s Day, you get to be part of the show and celebrate women at the same time.
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 8: Crackhouse presents Imran Yusuf
See UK comic Imran Yusuf set for 2 nights at Crackhouse Comedy KL.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets: RM40 online / RM50 walk-in www.crackopenthescotch.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 8/9: The PomPuan Show
See The POMPuan Comedy Show Celebrates International Women’s Day at The Platform
THE PLATFORM: Menara KEN, TTDI: 37, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL; Tickets at RM60/RM80 from http://www.proticket.com.my/the-pompuan-show/
MARCH 9: Papi & Grumpy
The Joke Factory’s first double headliner is double-headed by Malaysia’s Biggest Comedian Papi Zak, and as seen on Netflix, Kavin Jay.
Papi Zak has firmly established himself as one of the golden boys on the Malaysian comedy circuit and he just so happens to be the “biggest” Malaysia has to offer. He’s been writing, performing, and doing stand-up comedy for over 12 years and continues to bring his quirky brand of humour and witty observations on the absurdities of every-day life to all his performances. With his deep baritone voice and laid-back charm, Papi Zak’s comedy stylings are sure to tickle your funny bone.
On March 9th, Papi Zak will be accompanied by Netflix’s very own: Kavin Jay. Well-known in the local comedy scene as the grumpiest comedian to ever take the stage, Kavin has honed his craft for over a decade with his intense style and sharp crowd work. Having performed all over the world in places like Melbourne, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, and even Zimbabwe, it’s a special treat to have him perform his well-tested material for an audience right here at The Joke Factory together with Papi Zak.
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 11: All Female Comedy Show
To celebrate the beautiful women in our lives, I Laugh KL & Crackhouse Comedy Club KL presents the “All Female Comedy Show”. Come and check out the talented comediennes in the local stand-up comedy scene.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL Tickets: RM25online / RM30 walk-in ilaughkl11mar.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
MARCH 11: 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. RM20 online/walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
MARCH 12: 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. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ or Call 013-523 1491.
