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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL OXFAM GALA 2019

Checkout my short performance at the prestigous Oxfam Gala for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2019! I am so very honoured and thankful that I was selected for the gala for the second time... Thank you MICF and I hope to be back again next year!

5 STAR REVIEW FROM THE MICF 2019

Thank you Melbourne International Comedy Festival for this review! 3rd time lucky! Really appreciate this and I hope to come back next year!

THIS IS AWKWARD
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/funny-tonne/john-souness/reviews/douglas-lim

Douglas Lim is a very funny comedian from Malaysia and his show This Is Awkward is hilarious.

Douglas denies being the King of Malaysian Comedy and tells very funny stories of Malaysia’s obsession with having kings.

After explaining the origins of his name, Douglas recalls his experience crossing the road in Melbourne and tells a hilarious story about his suspicions on Australia’s immigration ideas and Australia’s apparent “Right of Way” policy.

Douglas then teaches the audience a little of Malaysia’s language and sayings before comparing them to our Australian slang. He finishes with some more funny stories including Malaysian customs at Chinese New Year and his views on fortune tellers.

One of the funniest comedians at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a must see.

Reviewed by John Souness

Q&A WITH DOUGLAS LIM AT THE MICF 2019

Thank you Herald Sun for this interview : http://bit.ly/2YBQgzq

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Douglas Lim, This is Awkward

Douglas Lim, This is Awkward, Herald Sun

March 27, 2019 12:43pm

 

What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

 

It’s going to be a brand new one-hour show. My comedy is generally observation based.

So, it’s going to be a commentary and reflection of my life in Malaysia before and after the shocking General Elections of 2018, where we elected in a new government for the first time since Independence. There will also be observations about Australia during my stay here.

What have you been up to since last time you were here?
Upon completion of my show This is Nice at MICF 2018, I went to New York for a play entitled Thicker Than Water.

It was a comedy about two Malaysians trying to sell a movie about America to America. We fail and get arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

I then did a nationwide tour of my stand-up show together with the Malaysian Association of Chinese Comedians (not a real association).

After that I assumed head judge duties at our version of Last Comic Standing called Maharajah Lawak Mega, landed a lead role in a revival of a popular local sitcom called Spannar Jaya X and was a regular panel member in Malaysia’s first roasting program called Arena Panggang.

Who should see your show, and why?
I think anyone who enjoys comedy should come and watch my show. I’d be delighted if my fellow Malaysians came out in droves for a night of laughter and nostalgia about Malaysia.

However, I also really enjoyed performing for Australians who actually made up around 70 per cent of my audience during This is Nice.

Oh yes, I also usually have a nice jacket.

What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?
I would really encourage people to have an open mind because the comedy shows at the festival are so varied; from straight stand up to improvisation, sketch comedy, physical comedy, experimental installations, etc …

And the cultural representation from so many different comedians should contribute to a refreshing night out.

Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?
I would definitely want to watch Aaron Chen, Becky Lucas, Benny Darsow, Comedy Zone Asia, Danny Bhoy, Dave Hughes, David O’Doherty … Gosh, there’s just too many.

What do you love about Melbourne?
I definitely enjoy the level of politeness I experienced during my time in Melbourne.
Also, the respect accorded to non-Australians was very refreshing and welcoming. I don’t know if this is genuine or some elaborate international PR stunt, but whatever it is, keep doing it, please.

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?
Like most Malaysian comedians, we grew up on a very limited diet of Eddy Murphy, followed by Russell Peters before having access to superstars like Michael McIntyre, Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Jim Jefferies, etc … I definitely admire their comedy and skill.

Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?
My moniker is “The King of Malaysian Comedy”. But this was a moniker given to me by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. I am not comedy royalty in Malaysia. There is no such thing.

My father is just a retired air force pilot and my mum teaches line dancing to aunties after their visit to the morning market.

But I am funny.

And I’ve won a few comedy awards (actually just one).

And I think I’m the first Malaysian to be invited back by the festival three years in a row.

DOUGLAS LIM, THIS IS AWKWARD, MARCH 28-APRIL 7, CHINESE MUSEUM SILK ROOM, 22 COHEN PL. BOOK TICKETS

THIS IS AWKWARD STARTS TONIGHT 28TH MARCH 2019!

First show starts tonight. 8.30pm. Chinese Museum. Melbourne. AUD25 (Special preview price). Come and watch lah. Or tell your friends/ family who are in Melbourne. Thanks ah...

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/douglas-lim

OXFAM GALA 2019 @ PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE

My short performance at the #oxfamgala. 3000+ audience at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. A big thank you to @melbcomedyfestival for the opportunity and @jimleephoto for the pictures. Crazy buzz. .

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In the meantime, check out my performance at last year's Oxfam Gala!

AT THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

What a #heavenly feeling to be on the Festival Magazine and Pocket Guide. Really #5star treatment. Ok, better start writing and stop #westin time. 


For more info, go to: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/douglas-lim

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