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Kavin Jay Headlines The Bad Boys of ASEAN Comedy Show in Hong Kong Apr. 29
March 10, 2023
Malaysia’s top comedian Kavin Jay is heading to Hong Kong on Apr. 29 for a cool comedy event in PMQ titled ‘The Bad Boys of ASEAN Comedy plus a Lady’
Organised by The Aftermath, the event companys largest event to date will invite five other comedians from Hong Kong, namely Vivek Muhabani, Jordan Leung, Tim Chan, Maitreyi Karanth, and host Tamby Chan to bring chuckles and good vibes to Central.
Kavin Jay is considered one of the most sought-after comedians in Southeast Asia, known for his grumpy, rapid-fire and joke-filled performances.
The Malay-living funny man has charmed audiences internationally, including those in Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, with his intense sense of humour.
Jay will be joined on stage by Vivek Mahbubani, a bilingual stand-up comedian from Hong Kong. The show will also feature Jordan Leung, Tamby Chan and Instagram star Tim Chan from the “Hall of Laughs” comedy group.
The Aftermath’s usual focus is live music events, but for this occasion, they have decided to venture into the world of comedy, which promises to deliver some much-needed laughter.
When: 7PM, Apr. 29
Where: PMQ’s Qube, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Buy tickets, HK$380 general seating, HK$550 VIP seating
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