Doyennes of comedy unite to celebrate women’s voices

(From left) Kam, Shazmin and Ning are set to entertain fans in a show that combines humour and music.

PREPARE for a night of outrageous laughs and boundary-pushing humour in August as The Wow Show Live takes to the stage in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

This isn’t your typical comedy event, either.

The Wow (women on women) show, set for Aug 9 and 10 at Stage 1 Theatre, Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre, is bold, daring and definitely not for the faint of heart.

It’s a wild ride through the comedic underground, where no topic is off-limits and nothing is too taboo.

Over the two nights, Malaysia’s comedy, music and radio queens – Joanne Kam, Shazmin Shamsuddin and Ning Baizura – will share heart-to-heart and no-holds-barred transformative discussions.

These will be sprinkled with sharp repartees, tongue-in-cheek social commentaries on the modern woman’s love life, dating, closed-door shenanigans and breaking-up and making-up dramas, packaged sassily with live music to bring together comedy, conversation and cabaret in a style yet to be seen on stage.

The lineup of fearless comedians who thrive on pushing the envelope promises to leave the audience in stitches and blushing.

From raunchy jokes to irreverent satire, they fearlessly tackle the risqué and the controversial with razor-sharp wit and unabashed humour.

The variety show aims to raise the bar, celebrating women’s empowerment and creativity while showcasing some of the most dynamic and influential women in the entertainment industry, including thought leaders and activists with voices that matter and talent that shines.

The highlight of the evening will be Malaysia’s iconic “Queen of Soul” Ning performing her new remixed hit songs and premiering a new single after a decade.

Joining in the sass is a talented cast of stand-up comedians like Shamaine Othman, Papi Zak, Kael (Mike Lean) and multi-faceted personalities Sheikh Irfan Mansor and Izzaldin K.

Malaysia’s queen of comedy, Kam, host and comedienne extraordinaire, said, “The Wow Show Live isn’t just a show, it is a celebration of women’s voices and a testament to their strength, creativity and resilience.

“Don’t miss this chance to be part of an epic evening that promises to entertain, educate and empower.”

Tickets are available at www.onetix.com.my, priced from RM100 to RM250.

The show is open to those aged 18 and older.