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stand-up-comedy

Entertainment 8 years ago

Russell Peters entertains Jakarta with edgy material

Million-dollar Indian-Canadian standup comedian Russell Peters visited Jakarta as part of his Deported World Tour and gave a performance that was everything his shows should be: offensive and vulgar yet reflective and sweet-hearted.

People 8 years ago

Russell Peters doesn't make stereotypes, he sees them

Canada’s duke of chuckles, Russell Peters, likes to laugh at life and everything it has to offer, whether good or bad.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Russell Peters to hold Jakarta show in February

World-renowned comic, Russell Peters, will hold a performance in The Kasablanka in Jakarta on Feb. 27 as a part of his world tour.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Indonesian comic Mo Sidik performs effortlessly entertaining show

Jakartans may have noticed the distinct lack of English-speaking local comics in the capital. Mohamad Ali Sidik Zamzami, popularly known as Mo Sidik, is one such rare talent.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Indonesian comic to stage English show in Jakarta

After traveling around the world since March, local stand-up comedian Mohamad Ali Sidik Zamzami, popularly known as Mo Sidik, is set to perform at Usmar Ismail Theater, South Jakarta, on Dec. 2.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Appreciating differences through stand-up comedy

Stand-up comedy can act as a medium for "self-heckle"—an interpretive device whereby comedy acts as a cultural criticism providing sociological insight into the lives of people.

City 8 years ago

Anies shows comedic chops in stand-up comedy routine

Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Anies Baswedan showed his comedic chops during a live stand-up comedy routine aired on TV Saturday night.

People 9 years ago

Does the New Order only end in Cendana?: Pandji Pragiwaksono

As a supporter and spokesman of Jakarta gubernatorial candidate pair Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno, Indonesian stand-up comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono has always been bold in expressing encouragement toward the pair.

People 9 years ago

We are in dire need for more good writers: Ernest Prakasa

Although it seems like he has strayed away from the limelight of the stand-up comedy stage, Ernest Prakasa has soared in his acting and directing career.