HN & HCMC – Stand-Up Comedy with Jonathan Atherton

HCMC: Wed 25 Nov 2015, 8 pm
Game On
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Hanoi: Thu 26 Nov 2015, 8 pm
House of Son Tinh

From the organizer:

Over the past few months, the international stand-up comedy coming to Vietnam has been making all you good folks out there laugh your socks off. And being the kind souls that the organisers are, they are now flying in the father of stand-up in Southeast Asia: Jonathan Atherton. A veteran of the comedy scene and former presenter of Lonely Planet, the Australian artist will be performing on Wednesday November 25 (HCMC) and Thursday November 26 (Hanoi).

There have been other players promoting comedy in this region, but Jonathan Atherton was responsible for establishing the genre in Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and even Saigon. Yes, this guy’s on a mission — although we suspect it’s not one from God. Man at the helm of Comedy Club Asia, and now with his own venue in Kuala Lumpur, the Crackhouse, Atherton first came to these fine climes in the 1990s. With 10 languages under his belt — he speaks them fluently, mind you — and boasting acting roles alongside none other than Robin Williams, this versatile and dynamic comic is set to light up the stages of Vietnam and have you peeing your pants. This guy is funny, so bring your catheters!

Of course, no show in this country is complete without the support, and coming all the way from the tropical paradise of Poland will be another man of firsts, Peter Szumowski. A young, talented comedian, Peter’s five years on stage and national TV has seen him win a number of Polish awards.

Also popping over for the Saigon show will be American, Phnom Penh-based gagster, Sam Thomas. Hailing from a place called Boston, Sam brough his flair for stand-up to Phnom Penh three years ago.

And of course, as ever in Hanoi there will be the story-telling jokesters and magicians from Hanoi Comedy Collective. If you’ve seen them before, then take them in again. With so much comedy heading to the capital, and with you as the guinea pigs, they’re constantly writing new material.

TICKETS
– HCMC: 200,000 VND
– Hanoi: 200,000 VND

Ticket price includes a complimentary drink at each venue. For more information or to book tables, email nick@saigoninternationalcomedy or [email protected].