Get ready to throw it back and crack up, Malaysia! Comedy legend Kumar is bringing the house down this October with his brand-new international show, `Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines’ to Malaysia across four states – Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru. The brand-new show is a retro riot that’s part stand-up, part musical, and all heart.
Sprinkled generously with throwback vibes, timeless laughs, and a crash course in generational wisdom, Kumar is back bolder and brash, channeling the unapologetic vibes of the 80s and 90s to school the Gen Z crowd on the grit and grind of yesteryear with a side of Gen X wisdom, and a sprinkle of Boomer spice. From the battles of college backbenchers to the cultural clashes of today, Kumar’s tour in Malaysia promises a laughter-filled journey that spans generations.
Having conquered stages and audiences earlier this 2024 with `sold out’ international tours across cities in Australia, New Zealand, Bangkok and Indonesia, the unprecedented success of `Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines’ irrevocably proves the comedian’s reign as an iconic respected artiste, a brilliant stand-up powerhouse, and a multi-talented performer entertaining millions across the globe as a comic, TV host, actor, dancer, director and author over the last three decades.
With a unique blend of day-to-day observational humour, social commentary, infectious energy and larger-than-life stage presence, Kumar has garnered a massive global fan-following over the years, solidifying his status as an indomitable icon in the universe of stand-up comedy with over 50,000 tickets sold worldwide on the last tour of Kumarsutra : Greatest Hits. Kumar’s fearless approach to tackling taboo subjects and an infectious ability to find humour even in the most unlikely places and mundane situations has earned this comedian tons of accolades and undisputed acclaim from audiences and critics alike. `Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines’ will showcase Kumar’s latest new material blending his signature style with fresh perspectives on the absurdities of modern life, cultural innuendos and generational idiosyncrasies. Audiences can expect an evening filled with side-splitting laughter, thought-provoking insights and moments of sheer hilarity, establishing Kumar’s gigantic talent as Asia’s most successful comedians of his generation.
States Kumar, “Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines’ is my love letter to the 80s and 90s, but it’s also a wake-up call for today’s generation. We’re taking a trip down memory lane, but we’re not just reminiscing—we’re connecting the dots between then and now and laughing at all the madness in between. It’s time to school the young ones and remind the older ones how we got here—with a lot of humour, some great music, and maybe a few hard knocks along the way.”
So, rally the fam, grab your friends, and get ready to have your funny bone tickled in ways you never expected. Kumar’s Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines is where generations meet, laugh, and leave with a whole new perspective.
Tickets are predicted to fly faster than an 80s mixtape, so get yours at https://lolasia.bigtix.io/
See you at the show.
MALAYSIA TOUR SCHEDULE:
October 5th – Penang at The Light Hotel @8.30pm
October 12th – Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur @8.30pm
October 19th – Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu @8.00pm
October 25th – Renaissance Hotel, Johor @8.30pm
`Beats, Rhymes & Punchlines’ is brought to you by LOL Asia.
