Bangkok's upcoming comedy and open-mic nights
Where to get your dose of laughter, poetry and prose.
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We can now rely on at least one consistent night of comedy every week thanks to the founders of Bangkok’s first dedicated comedy club, Chris Wegoda, who used to run the open mic shows at The Londoner Sukhumvit, and Drew McCreadie. The club organizes events every Friday, often headlined by international, award-winning guest comedians. This week, Mar 20, Whose Line? The Improv Comedy Show (B400, one free drink with advance payment) encourages lots of audience participation. Those looking to improve their comedy craft can also sign up for the two-hour stand-up comedy workshops at www.ComedyClubBangkok.com.
Venue: The Royal Oak Pub, 595/10 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 02-662-1650. BTS Phrom Phong
BANGKOK LYRICAL LUNACY
This crew hosts the Spoken Word Poetry Open Mic Show in a different venue once a month, calling on local poets, singers and artists to show off their talents. The next show is scheduled for Mar 28, to be held at the new reggae-styled Bob Harley Bar. The theme this month is “Quest.” Sign up at bangkoklylu.com/openmic or email info@bangkoklylu.com. Doors open at 5pm, with the first act kicking off at 6pm. Cocktails start at B100 before 8pm.
Venue: Bob Harley Bar, 103 Udomsuk Rd., 085-204-0451. BTS Udom Suk
BANGKOK HILARIOUS
Every first and third Saturday of the month sees Bangkok Hilarious take over the Overground from 8:30pm till late, welcoming eight performances of all sorts: singing, stand-up comedy, monologues, sketches and mime. Later in the night, DJ Rory Breaker-Morant takes over the decks. The crew are also hosting a special event this Mar 27 featuring international headliner Aiden Killian, with local support from Stacy Williams and Graham Wooding.
Venue: The Overground, 6/1 Sukhumvit Soi 22. 081-146-5110. BTS Asok/Phrom Phong
STANDUP COMEDY OPEN MIC
This week, Mar 20, also sees an informal gathering at Fatty’s Bar & Diner, giving you an opportunity to try out your skits before an appreciative audience. Grab a burger, some beers and enjoy free comedy. More information at www.fb.com/fattysbardiner.
Venue: Fatty’s Bar & Diner, 598/66 Asoke Din Daeng Rd., 080-551-1959. MRT Rama 9
OFF CENTRE COMEDY
The Overstay, the vibrant hostel on Charansanitwong Road, has been busy organizing gigs, DJ events and reggae jungle parties all year. It’s also home to the super-chill Off Centre Open Mic Comedy Nights—though they only happen every now and then. Stay tuned at www.fb.com/TheOverStay.
Venue: The Overstay, Charansanitwong Soi 40. 02-883-4836
NEW: WORDS IN EARS
This indie cafe/art space Bridge just launched its recurring spoken word event last month. Bangkok lovers of poetry and prose can email bridgeartbkk@gmail.com or just turn up on the night to give it a shot in this intimate and friendly space. The theme for the third edition of Words in Ears on Apr 9 is Mortality & Immortality, kicking off at 7pm.
Venue: Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421. BTS Saphan Taksin
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