Comedian Joe Machi on Stereotypes and Why He Hates Podcasts

One of NYC's most original comics makes his first foray into Asia

by Erica Martin, 07 June 2017

Doug Stanhope: 'I'm Happy Trump Won to Watch the Pant-Shitting'

The 'comedian's comedian' is hitting Shanghai.

by Ned Kelly, 27 February 2018

Comedian Joe Wong Talks China's Growing Stand-up Comedy Scene

The man who famously roasted Joe Biden will perform in Tianjin on Friday, July 16.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 12 July 2021

How Stand-up Comedy Has Evolved in Shanghai

A rough timeline of the transgressions in Shanghai's stand-up comedy scene.

by Jon Fields, 13 July 2021

Comedian Joe Wong: ‘I Was Never the Funny One’

We sat down with comedian Joe Wong ahead of his new show 'Mid Life' in Shenzhen.

by Lars James Hamer, 11 May 2022

Comedian Russell Howard on Spanking the Monkey to Kylie Minogue

Ahead of his Shanghai gig on May 25, the English stand-up comic spoke candidly about what he did to the '80s pop sensation.

by Zaruf Ezhan, 20 May 2017

Kung Fu Komedy Club has Closed Its Doors in Shanghai

Opening in 2010, KFK were pioneers of the Shanghai and China standup scene.

by Sarah Forman, 30 October 2018

China International Comedy Festival Wants You!

Join in on the fun with the comedy festival's stand-up and short film competitions.

by Andrew Chin, 01 February 2016

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