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Edinburgh Fringe Preview : ARRESTED - The Story of the Malaysian Comedian that got jailed for jokes about being Muslim

Venue:
The Den @ Bar Roca KL, Kuala Lumpur

Date: 09/07/2026

Time: 8:30PM

Language: English

Category: Comedy

Tags: Open-mic, Stand-up, Music

Duration: 60 minutes without intermission

Doors Open: 60 minutes before the event

Seating: Free Seating

Dress Code: Casual

Recommended for: 18 years old and above

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This is a preview of the one-hour show that already received astounding reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. This year, I'm bringing it back and it needs a refresher.
Limited to 30 seats only. Come and hear the wild story about the incident that got a comedy club shutdown, and the owner arrested.

Ticketing

Thursday

9th

Jul 2026

8:30PM (GMT+8)

About

Rizal Van Geyzel (Comedy Central Asia) was jailed for telling jokes about his own Islamic heritage. After a year under fire from right wing extremists, a hostile government and a sedition hearing, Rizal returns to the Fringe to tell his story. How it all happened, what it means for the role of comedy, and the impact it had on freedom of speech in Malaysia.

'An all-round fabulous show!' **** (One4Review.co.uk).

'A terrific comic and a wonderful storyteller!' (Scotsman).