Last month’s much-discussed Mumbai Fringe debut seems to have tickled Khar’s funny bone a tad too well. The suburb is all set to host its own Alt Week, a homegrown alternative comedy festival. Founded by Comicstaan-fame Sumit Sourav, who has been touring with his new show Fast Lane while overseeing robust programming at the new club, the week-long line-up features familiar comics experimenting with new formats, interactive game nights, and improv shows.
ON April 13 to 19
AT Khar Comedy Club, Platinum Avenue, Linking Road, Khar West.
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One for the road
Join Norwegian comic and filmmaker Karen Houge in a rollercoaster ride as she retells the story of how she travelled with a group of asylum seekers in Europe.
Karen Houge. PIC COURTESY/@KARENHOUGE
Dreamgirl, the critically-acclaimed interactive show, will leave you in splits, and make you reflect on the state of the world.
ON April 18; 10 pm
ENTRY Rs 799
All-star night
Sahil Shah. PIC COURTESY/@SAHILBULLA and Abijit Ganguly. PIC COURTESY/@ABIJITGANGULY
Sneak a peek inside a comedian’s mind as Sahil Shah, Abijit Ganguly, Urjita Wani, and Vaibhav Sethia join a long list of seasoned artistes who come as they are, and unpack experimental ideas onstage.
ON April 17; 10 pm
ENTRY Rs 499
Just for laughs
Jose Covaco. PIC COURTESY/SIMPLE KEN PODCAST
Livewire VJ for ’90s kids, and viral content creator for Gen Z audiences, Jose Covaco will return to the stand-up stage in the special showcase, Jesters. Watch him join Rahul Subramaniam and a surprise line-up of comics in an elimination game show.
ON April 16; 8 pm
ENTRY Rs 499
Stage is yours
After a four-year hiatus in New York, Kaneez Surka returns to improv business in the city. The comedian joins Matthew in an off-script presentation where your suggestions and prompts shape the punchlines.
ON April 13; 8 pm
ENTRY Rs 499
The Guide’s top picks
Sounds fun
Kenny Sebastian and Manu Vijayan. PIC COURTESY/artistes’ Instagram
Ever wondered what your favourite comedians would sound like if they were songwriters? This is where they give it a shot. Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew and Manu Vijayan tap into their inner rockstar. If you have a funny tune in your head, write to @kharcomedyclub to join them onstage.
ON April 16; 10 pm
ENTRY Rs 499
