After 3 sell-out shows in 2016, The UNC Team returns to Live House for ‘United Nations of Comedy 2 – The World Warriors’. A show which once again celebrates the rich diversity of comics in Malaysia. Featuring the best expat-comedians in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Singaporean Sam See as well as locals Luwita and Shaz, United Nations of Comedy 2 promises to once again unite Kuala Lumpur through Laughter Date: 18 & 19 March Time: 8.30pm Venue: Live House KL Tickets: RM35 online, 40rm at the door http://unckl.peatix.com/ Featuring: Sam See – Singapore (Host) Based in Singapore, Sam See is part of the new wave of stand-up comedy in the region, bringing his own style and youthful charm to audiences regionally. He has performed in numerous comedy festivals in Asia, including the Singapore Comedy Fringe Festival and the Magner’s International Comedy Festival. In 2014, he made it to the finals of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition, which lead him to performing at the MGM Macau with 2012 America’s Got Talent’s First Runner-Up Tom Cotter. JUSTIN HEYES – United Kingdom Arguably one of the UK's most loveable exports, Justin's honest reflections of his own experiences never fail to entertain a diverse array of audiences. Justin got his start in comedy, writing for other UK comedians at just 16 years of age. Taking to the stage himself during his university years, he racked up an impressive number of shows across the country before moving to Malaysia in 2012. A crowd favourite, Justin has headlined a number of shows across Kuala Lumpur, while branching out to entertain audiences in Penang, Singapore, Cambodia and Myanmar. Justin has opened for international stars such as Marcel Lucont, Dana Alexander, David Smiedt, Paul Myrehaug, Tom Rhodes, Glen Wool, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain and Gina Yashere. “He has a penchant for bursting Malaysian rooms with laughter” That Time Of Night on BFM89.9 “Spontaneous and energetic, Justin gives off the sense that he is ready to fly off on a tangent at any moment... And when he does it is comedy gold.” TimeOut KL Comedy Thursday Luwita Hana Randhawa – Malaysia (KL) Ever since bagging the Best Female Youth Newcomer Award at the 2012 Short+Sweet Malaysia Stand Up Comedy Festival, Luwita Hana Randhawa has made a name for herself in the local comedy scene for her acerbic and understated wit. She is a regular performer at comedy shows throughout KL. She has also performed at shows in Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong, London and New York and performed her first solo show, Nothing to be Done, at the 2014 New Zealand Fringe Festival. Luwita was included in the CLEO HotShots 2016 list, a sign of more things to come for this up and coming comic. Dan Tackage – Australia Dan has travelled all the way from Australia to try and add some sunshine to your otherwise pathetic lives. Now based in Kuala Lumpur, Dan has performed in several countries including Japan, Singapore, Philippines, Australia and Malaysia. His frequent travel gives him a steady stream of misadventures he can share with audiences. In Kuala Lumpur he has performed at Time Out Comedy KL, Live House, Comedy Kao Kao to name a few. Kinjo - Japan Kinjo is a comedy giant in his own right. Since starting his comedy career in Japan in 2010, he has shot to fame making appearances on both television and radio, while touring the country. In 2011, Kinjo won a Japanese comedy award and in 2015 his company (the largest comedy and entertainment agency in Japan) began to expand sending its biggest stars around the world, flying Kinjo out to Malaysia to perform here. A true performer Kinjo has entertained audiences in KL performing in English and Malay, and has demonstrated his musical and magical talents as well. Kinjo loves Malaysia. Shahrizan Ferouz (Shaz) – Malaysia (Sabah) Shaz has travelled all the way from the far off land of KK Sabah. Since arriving in KL in 2003 he has been involved in TV and radio and has been doing stand up for 5 years. In 2016 he appeared on Komediri and Sembang Teh Tarik. During his set he will educate you on the basics of Malaysian geography. Lesson 1: Sabah is part of Malaysia. For lesson 2 come and watch him perform. Sreeram Trikkur - India A walking stereotype from India, Sreeram is an IT engineer by day and comedian by night. Since starting his comedy last year, Sreeram considers himself a Malaysian comic and has performed in Malaysia and in Singapore.

With seven fresh new creations ranging from original stage play and contemporary dance to lighting technology arts, Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) breaks its personal record, supporting seven local independent artists and groups in the d’Next Artist Project Season Five! They are Anomalist Production, Laman Artisan, Kenny Shim, Nik Waheeda, Putrina Mohamed Rafie, Rachel Chew, Timmy Ong and Raining Cassava. d’Next Artist Project Season Five will make a comeback from 5th to 7th May at the Black Box, DPAC. As an annual event, the d’Next Artist Project (d’NA) was initiated by DPAC in 2014. A total of sixteen upcoming artists and groups were selected in d’NA Seasons One to Four to be mentored by the artistic team at DPAC; to flourish as artists and present their latest works. Get ready to catch the new genes in performing arts! ★ FEATURING ★ • Pulsing Alpha by Raining Cassava [New Media Art] Director: Wee Jia Foong Stage Manager: Gabriel Zoe Chew Production Assistants: Timothy Lee Ming Do, Yoon Wai Lum, Wong Shun Khai, Ng Yi Kee, Wong Jack Xen An experimental piece with lighting technology arts, sound and noise opens up a new viewing experience. • N O.W. H E R E by Rachel Chew Zi Xin [Dance] Choreographer: Rachel Chew Zi Xin Performers: Rachel Chew Zi Xin & Lu Wit Chin A journey towards understanding happiness and sadness through the past, present and future. • Sacha by Kenny Shim Sheng Chong [Dance] Choreographer: Kenny Shim Sheng Chong Composer: Onn San Performers: Tan I-Lyn, Ella Lucia Newton, Lee Jia-Xi, Maria Pucci and Lim Pei Ern A returning choreographer discovers the synergy of masculinity within the female body. • Mohd Firdaus Bin Salehudin by [Theatre] Director: Khairi Anwar Playwright: Zulhusni Zamir Zabidi Performers: Taufiq Apek & Azmi Payne A young theatre company shows a traumatic experience of a victim of bullying with its latest original stage play. • Second Chances by The Green-Eyed Monster Project [Theatre] Directors: Nik Waheeda and Timmy Ong Playwrights: Nik Waheeda and Timmy Ong Sounds Engineer: Timmy Ong Set Designer: The Green-Eyed Monster Performers: Dennis Yeap and Teoh Siew Thung A play challenges the perspectives towards the societal standards of gains and sacrifices in parenthood. • Percayalah. Aku Doktor by Laman Artisan [Theatre] Director & Playwright: Haris Hazizan Assistant Director: Alya Azrin Performers: Pradheeksha G.S, Mustaqim Juhari, Laila Izyana, Ibrahim Fikri, Syazalina Kadir, Emeir Faez A comedy reflects on how people are being fooled by power and status. • Ratna Katrina by Putrina Mohamed Rafie [Theatre] Director: Putrina Mohamed Rafie Playwrights: Putrina Mohamed Rafie & Lenny Wan Music Director: Ian Nathaniel Choreographer: Afham Zainal Performers: Tiara Anchant, Nabilah Hamid, Raja Shah Irshad & Adry Nasution A debut play which is blended with music and dance elements by a new director cum co-playwright. ★ 第五季《新艺代计划》 ★ 经过两个月的作品筛选后，第五季《新艺代计划》亦从以往的4部增至7部全新作品，并将在2017年5月5日至7日假白沙罗表演艺术中心迎风续航！今年演出种类包括2支现代舞作品及4部原创剧本外，更值得一提的是我们首度跨域加入灯光新媒体的表演艺术作品，赋予观众更丰富的感官体验。获选之艺术家包括联合担任编剧兼导演及新媒体艺术团「薯淋」、编舞新鲜人周子欣伙拍呂威錦、正就读纽约布鲁克林学院剧场艺术系的导演 Putrina Mohamed Rafie、自编自导的跨界机械工程师 Haris Hazizan率领的Laman Artisan、英国回流编舞家 Kenny Shim、新晋马来剧团 Anomalist Production及跨族合作的王迪铭与Nik Waheeda。 白沙罗表演艺术中心于 2014 年推出《新艺代计划》，希望借此为本地新晋艺术家提供创作发表的机会，且由资深剧场工作者从旁指导，进而孕育新一代的表演艺术作品。 ★ PERFORMANCE DETAILS ★ Date and Time: 5 May 2017 (Fri), 8.30pm 6 May 2017 (Sat), 8.30pm 7 May 2017 (Sun), 3.00pm / 8.30pm Venue: Black Box, Online Purchase: Ticketing Enquiries: , Media Enquiries: Ms Maggie () ★ IMPORTANT NOTICE ★ DNA will present the 7 selected pieces on every show except for one, "Pulsing Alpha" which requires fluorescent lights so this piece will NOT BE SHOWN on 7 May 2017 (Sun) MATINEE. It will be held on the 2nd floor of Empire Damansara. Audience will have to move from Black Box to a different location. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. ★ FREE EXTENTION ACTIVITIES ★ 1. Script Writing and Directing Workshop For Youth [FULL] Meet, learn and talk to our local artists to develop a story that comes to life on the stage. Continue with a directing workshop by using the scripts that were pitched in the writing workshop. All workshops will be conducted in English. Date: 15 April 2017 (Saturday) Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (Section 1: Script Writing Workshop conducted by Khairi Anwar) 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Section 2: Directing Workshop conducted by Reuben Cheow) Venue: Studio 1, DPAC Target: Workshops are suitable for ages 16 to 25. No experience or prior knowledge of script writing or directing is necessary. For more info: 2. Coffee Talk Thinking of a career in performing arts? You are welcome to join us for coffee and cakes, and a conversation with our artists from d’Next Artist Project where they will share their stories, passion and experiences in performing arts. Free admission! (I) Coffee Talk with Reuben Cheow (Founder of InThreeMinds) Date: 23 April 2017 (Sunday) Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm Venue: Tous Les Jours, Empire Damansara (II) Coffee Talk with Khairi Anwar (Founder of Anomalist Production) Date: 7 May 2017 (Sunday) Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm Venue: Tous Les Jours, Empire Damansara ★ DCARD MEMBERSHIP ★ Sign up as a Dcard member and start saving right away! A one-time processing fee is RM10 for the issuance of membership card. FREE life-time membership, get a DCard to enjoy 10% discount on DPAC's In-House Productions & DPAC Partner Events. For more information: ★ CONTACT US ★ Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: 1 / E: IG: @damansarapac | DPAC Website: