Overview

"United We Laugh" is a community arts project organized by Theatre Space, co-organized by the Hong Kong PHAB Association, with the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association as a supporting unit. As part of the Community Cultural Ambassador 2020 program, "United We Laugh" aims to integrate diverse communities through the "art of laughter" and promote positive energy.

Local renowned stand-up comedian Vivek Mahbubani will guide this beginner stand-up comedy workshop. Participants will experience the joy of creating and performing stand-up comedy, build self-confidence, learn to view things from a humorous perspective, and increase positive energy. Outstanding participants will have the opportunity to perform their own stand-up comedy segment at the project's finale event, the "Inclusive Carnival."

Instructor Profile

Vivek Mahbubani is a Hong Kong-born stand-up comedian, proficient in performing in both English and Cantonese. He is the champion of the 2007 Hong Kong Chinese Stand-up Comedy Competition and won the championship of the 2008 Hong Kong English Stand-up Comedy Competition.

Vivek has performed across Asia, including Mainland China, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and India. Beyond stand-up comedy, he has also hosted the RTHK TV program "Hong Kong Stories" and appeared in the movie "All's Well, Ends Well 2009."

Workshop Details

Workshop A (Postponed**)

• Target: Citizens interested in stand-up comedy (priority for persons with disabilities)
• Dates: 5, 12, 19/10 (Every Monday, 3 sessions)
• Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Kowloon East PHAB Centre (Rooms 106-110, G/F, Lung Yu House, Phase 1, Wong Tai Sin Lower Estate, Kowloon)
• Language: Cantonese
• Instructor: Vivek Mahbubani
• Fee: HKD $240*
• Special Rates: Free for Hong Kong PHAB Association members and Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association members#. 50% off for persons with disabilities. One companion free.

Workshop B

• Target: Citizens interested in stand-up comedy (priority for persons with disabilities)
• Dates: 11, 18, 25/11 (Every Wednesday, 3 sessions)
• Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Kowloon West PHAB Centre (Room S102, G/F, Lai Lok House, Lai Kok Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon)
• Language: Cantonese
• Instructor: Vivek Mahbubani
• Fee: HKD $240*
• Special Rates: Free for Hong Kong PHAB Association members and Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association members#. 50% off for persons with disabilities. One companion free.

Workshop C

• Target: Citizens interested in stand-up comedy (priority for multi-ethnic individuals)
• Dates: 6, 13, 20, 27/11 (Every Friday, 4 sessions)
• Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: Kowloon West PHAB Centre (Room S102, G/F, Lai Lok House, Lai Kok Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon)
• Language: Cantonese
• Instructor: Vivek Mahbubani
• Fee: HKD $320*
• Special Rates: Free for multi-ethnic individuals#.

General Information

• Class Capacity: 30 persons per class.
• Application Deadline: 14 days before the workshop start date, or until full.
• Additional Concessions:* 50% discount for individuals aged 60 or above, persons with disabilities and their carers, full-time students, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited quotas for CSSA recipients, first-come-first-served).
• Proof Required#: Please submit a copy of the relevant supporting documents with the application form.
• Postponement Notice: Workshop A, originally scheduled for October, has been postponed due to the pandemic. Details will be announced separately.