Doug Stanhope at Westin Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok – 17 March 2018

Magners International Comedy Festival in back in Bangkok for its 5^th year. In 2018, the largest comedy festival in Asia is bigger and better than ever before. Many international comedians from all over the world will bring laughter to Bangkok this March, alongside US stand-up comedian Doug Stanhope, the most highly anticipated headliner at this year’s comedy line-up. Doug Stanhope will begin his Asia tour in Hong Kong, followed by Singapore, Vietnam and his final showdown in Bangkok.

Known for his acerbic wit, fierce intellect and caustic social commentary; fans of comedy and Doug Stanhope can expect an evening of raw, agitated and unflinching comedy from undoubtedly one of the industry’s most original acts.

Doug Stanhope’s career in stand-up started 1990. He went on to perform at comedy festivals in Montreal, Aspen, Chicago and Edinburgh, receiving rave reviews and ‘Best Live Performance’ accolades whenever he took to the stage. Today, he is one of the most sought-after comedians and is often compared to comic revolutionaries such as Lenny Bruce, Richard Prior, Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks.

"I've never tried to drive my career in any particular direction," says Stanhope. "I've always been an in-the-moment, live-for-today guy. I've never had a goal, and nearly everything I've done has been an accident."

It is no accident that Stanhope’s comedic stardom has captured the hearts of audiences and comedians all over the world. He is also no stranger to the likes of Johnny Depp who wrote the forward in Stanhope’s book entitled Digging up Mother, A Love Story. A comedian’s comedian. An impressed Chris Rock said, ”Doug Stanhope is the most dangerous comedian in the world. If we both were fighters I would avoid him at all costs. He's a bad, bad man." And Ricky Gervais tweeted, "Doug Stanhope might be the most important standup working today."

News of Stanhope’s Asia Tour has spread even before promotional details were finalised, so much so that when news of his tour went viral, the VIP ticket section in Bangkok has already sold out and its only a matter of time the full show sells out.

Tickets are available at selected online ticketing agents. Early bookings are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Organised by Magic Rock Pte Ltd, the Magners International Comedy Festival is one of the largest international comedy events in Asia.

SHOW INFORMATION

Website: www.comedyfest.asia

Facebook: Magners International Comedy Festival

Bangkok

Date: 17 March 2018, Saturday

Time: 8pm

Venue: The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel

Address: 259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand

Ticket Prices: ฿800 - ฿2500

Tickets: https://ticketbox.co.th/event/what-doug-stanhope-69621/44902

ABOUT THE MAIN SPONSOR

MAGNERS IRISH CIDER

Magners Irish Cider is 100% imported from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Magners was first produced by William Magner in 1935, at Dowd’s Lane, not far from where the current production facilities are now located. Magners is exported to over 40 countries globally and is available throughout Singapore in apple, pear and berry variants. The Magners brand is owned by C&C Group who are a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of drinks in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and with a rapidly growing international presence, in key markets across the United States and Asia Pacific.

ABOUT THE ORGANISER

MAGIC ROCK PTE LTD

Managing Director, Matt Bennett, is the co-founder of the successful Beerfest Asia. Matt has had over 15 years of knowledge and experience working in sales, hospitality and events in Singapore. From his involvement with Beerfest Asia and Oktoberfest Asia, Matt has learnt to bring large-scale events to Asia and has put the Magners Comedy Festival on the map.

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