We’ve lined up interesting club music gigs and stage performances to kick off this week’s events guide. But first — the 1st birthday celebration of KL’s premier comedy club.
WEEK 1 (APRIL 27 TO MAY 3)
Wednesday, April 29 to Sunday, May 3rd
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CARNIVAL 2015 @ CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB KL
Crackhouse Comedy Club celebrates its anniversary with a remarkable birthday bash shared among fans, featuring some of the best comedians locally and internationally, with 8 shows over 5 nights.
Venue: Crackhouse Comedy Club KL, 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL.
Wednesday, April 29th
Ultimate Laugh Challenge: Malaysia Vs Singapore
Time: 9.00pm
Tickets: RM 30
Thursday April 30th
Asian Tigers 1- Rising Stars of comedy | Keren Bala, Headlined by Jinx Yeo (Singapore)
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: RM 25
More info here.
Harith Iskander + hosted by Rizal Van Geyzel featuring Kavin Jay
Time: 9.30pm
Tickets: RM 35
More info here.
Friday, May 1st
Asian Tigers 2 – Prakash Daniel, Justin Heyes, Brian Tan. Headlined by Papi Zak
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: RM 25
More info here.
Peter Berner (Australia) + hosted by Papi Zak featuring Kavin Jay and Jon Atherton
Time: 9.30pm
Tickets: RM 35
More info here.
Saturday, May 2nd
Canto Crack featuring Vivek Mahbubani, introduced by Aw Yuong Tuck (100% Cantonese show)
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: RM 35
More info here.
Vivek Mahbubani (Hong Kong) + hosted by Jon Atherton featuring Jinx Yeo (Singapore)
Time: 9.30pm
Tickets: RM 35
More info here.
Sunday, May 3rd
The Gala – The Cream of the Carnival in one massively hilarious grand finale
Time: 9.00pm
Tickets: RM50
Please call or sms +6017 624 3412 for more information.
Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd
BALLET ILLUMINATIONS @ KLPAC, KL
A medley of diverse and exquisite ballet performed by award-winning choreographers at Singapore Dance Theatre’s (SDT), Ballet Illuminations is a showcase of the finest examples of definitive choreography. Presenting memorable works including Divertimento No. 15 by George Balanchine, one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and famous choreographers, Bittersweet by Natalie Weir, acclaimed choreographer best known for her style and her touching insight into human nature, and also Shadow’s Edge by Ma Cong, Resident Choreographer of Tulsa Ballet.
This performance is produced by the Singapore Dance Theatre & klpac (Watch)
Venue: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, 51100 KL.
Showtimes:
May 1 – 8.30pm
May 2 – 3.00pm, 8.30pm
May 3 – 2.00pm
Ticket price:
1 May: RM 18 (Flat)
2 May: RM 38 & RM 18*
2 May: RM 48 (Flat)
3 May: RM 38 (Flat)
*Students, TAS card holders, senior citizens, disabled people – concession only available for walk-in to klpac box office with valid ID.
For more information, please call The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre +603 4047 9000 or visit www.ticketpro.com.my
In conjunction with Ballet Illuminations, there will be a master class workshop by Janek Schergen
Dates & Times: 2 May, 10am – 11:30am
Prior registration is needed. Please download the form here.
Friday, May 1st to May 3rd
KLPAC 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: CHOREOGRAPHERS (DANCE) @ KLPAC, KL
In conjunction with klpac’s 10th anniversary, 10 choreographers will showcase a myriad of genres, ideas and stories. Be dazzled with this sumptuous feast of the senses as these dance creators of Malaysia bring you through a journey of their psyche through the beauty of dance – each at only 5 minutes. Featuring an assemble of dance choreographers including Lex Lakshman, Jack Kek, Ravi Shankar, JS Wong, Weijun, Steve Goh, Kosar Abbasi, Melody Tee, Belalang and Rithaudeen Kadir.
Venue: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, 51100 KL.
Showtime:
May 1 – 8.30pm
May 2 – 8.30pm
May 3 – 3.00pm
Entry by donation of RM 10. For more information, please call The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre at +603 4047 9000.
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WEEK 1 (MAY 4 TO MAY 10)
Monday, May 4th
DEMI LOVATO: DEMI WORLD TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR 2015 @ KL LIVE
The multi-talented singer / songwriter who burst into prominence with Camp Rock, finally comes to Malaysia to perform her chart topping mega hits such as “Let It Go”, “Skyscraper”, “Heart Attack”, “Give Your Heart A Break” and “Neon Lights”, with her first full-scale concert in Kuala Lumpur.
Venue: KL Live, Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50450 KL.
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets:
VIP – RM 388
Cat 1 – RM 188
Cat 2 – RM 138
Purchase your tickets at Ticketpro.
More information here.
Wednesday, May 6th
PISCO LIVE 3.15 PRESENTS AWAKENING STUDIOS TENNIVERSARY SHOWCASE @ PISCO BAR KL
Pisco Live arrives again for Awakening Studios tenth anniversary as one of the top private rehearsal spaces in the city, and brings together regular acts featuring Jeffrey Kumar, AVG Band and Once Upon A Time There Was A Sausage Named Bob, with a host of celebratory activities in Pisco Bar.
Venue: Pisco Bar, 29, Jalan Mesui, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 9.30pm
Entrance: RM 10
Friday, May 8th
THE DOLL MAKER’S DAUGHTER: A MUSICAL @ EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, KL.
Paddle Valley was a lively 1910s town which turned dull and solemn after master puppeteer Pong Tang died. Pong Tang’s daughter Carissa also went missing. A devastated lover and a rival seeks out Carissa to get Pong Tang’s secret sketches. Will Carissa be found? Will the secret sketches be saved?
This 2 -Act original musical will feature more than twenty original songs by Nick Choo and is directed by Gabbie Ngoh, producer of Stage 69 Productions. It stars Sally Ann, Choong Jee Yann, Alvin Looi, Hilda Looi, Malik Taufiq, Vivian Chan, Karynn Tan, Zickery Yusoff, Nabilah Hamid, Meng Wei Tai, Apple Yong, Jeanne- Fenelon, Boon Seong Lim, Kevin Michael, Nabilah Hamid and Adam Salleh.
Special Guest Appearance: Rosen Roy
Venue: Experimental Theatre, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, 50603 KL.
Showtime:
May 8 – 8.30pm
May 9 – 3.00pm, 8.30pm
May 10 – 3.00pm, 8.30pm
Ticket Price:
VIP seats – RM 110
Premium seats – RM 80
Normal seats – RM 60
Purchase your tickets at Ticketpro.
Saturday, May 9th
HALFSOUND LIVE – AN EVENING OF SAXOPHONES – TOCCATA STUDIOS
This event features the performance of Australian based saxophonists duo Halfsound, Mr. Matt Hinchliffe and Ms. Ali Fyffe, who are both graduates Faculty Of The VCA, University of Melbourne. Other notable saxophonists will also be performing, such as:
Ryo Noda with Murasaki No Fuchi (for saxophone duo)
Christian Lauba with Hard (for tenor saxophone solo)
Fuminori Tanada with Mysterious Morning III (for soprano saxophone solo)
Giacinto Scelsi with Tre Pezzi (for tenor saxophone solo)
Luciano Berio with Sequenza IXb (for alto saxophone solo)
Etienne Rolin with Teintes (for saxophone duo)
Venue: Toccata Studios, 39A, Jalan SS2/55, 47300 PJ.
Time: 8.30pm
Admission on minimum donation of RM 30.
For further information, please contact +6016-361 8504.
Saturday, May 9th
TECHNOLOGUE @ UNDER9 KL
The labour of love that gave a home to the 90s 4/4 sounds comes again with another edition of Technologue, this time being headlined by no other than the delicious rhythm and drops from house DJ masters Notion A and Jason Woon, with the theme of diversity and honest pulsating sounds that will abduct you into another dimension of music, with cuts and jives to make Saturday night special.
Notion A has been spinning to educate and entertain like-minded music enthusiasts for the past decade. His sound is an infusion of his skills as well as a buffet of influences that focus on the audio, visual, people and techno. He now runs his own record label, SoulMatters Recordings together with 2 other partners. From Singapore, SoulMatters Recordings became the brainchild of their project with a purpose of further collaborating and releasing electronic music with soul.
Venue: Under9 KL, Bangunan Ming Annexe Jalan Ampang, 50450 KL.
Time: 10.00pm – 3.00am
Tickets: Free entry before midnight, RM15 after midnight.
