Backstage Comedy Presents Maitreyi Karanth’s New Solo Show ‘MAITRIARCHY’

Maitreyi Karanth is a Hong Kong-based, multifaceted talent known for her work as a late-blooming comedian, actor, poet, producer and philanthropist. 

Starting her chapter as a stand-up comedian at the young age of 44, she has sold out 10 solo shows and is recognised as a pioneering comedian in the city’s comedy scene. She has opened for internationally recognised acts such as Tom Cotter, Gina Yashere, and Atul Khatri. Last September, with their show ‘Daughter from Another Otter’, Maitreyi made her Australian debut at the Factory Theatre in Sydney, performing alongside fellow comedian Annie Louey as part of the Sydney Fringe Program. 

Fueled by the challenges faced on the road to the big stage & inspired by her Australian adventure, Maitreyi is ready to carve out a name for herself with her first big solo theatre production at the Hong Kong Art Centre!

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Fifty, Frisky and a life full of Family roadtrippin’ expect 85 minutes of comic relief by ‘hilarious hostess of the mostess’ Vivek Mahbubani, opening acts Ryan Hynek & Mohammed Magdi and 55 minutes of brand spanking new sharp material mixed with humour, personal storytelling from her POV as an Indian expat, philanthropist, public speaker, wife, mother and a well-travelled woman living and hustling in Hong Kong!

YOUR EMCEE - VIVEK MAHBUBANI

Born & raised in Hong Kong, and is fully bilingual. Vivek is one of the city’s renowned stand-up comedians and emcees. Having received several titles, accolades and acknowledgements since winning "Hong Kong Funniest Person of the Year," which launched his career as a full-time stand-up comedian, Vivek is Jimmy O Yang’s go-to opening act. Since then, he has taken his sense of humour all over Asia, including the Mainland, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Manila, Bangkok, Sri Lanka and India.

SUPPORTED BY:

MOHAMMED MAGDI

Mohammed has been performing stand-up comedy since 2013 and has performed in more than 15 countries worldwide, including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Currently based in Hong Kong, he is Backstage Comedy’s producer, emcee and co-host of Ho Ho Hong Kong, the city’s highest-rated and longest-running English comedy podcast.

RYAN HYNEK

Originally from Chicago, Ryan Hynek is a teacher by day and a stand-up comedian by night. A former finalist of the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition back in the days, Ryan has been honing his craft for more than 10 years while living in Hong Kong, performing at venues around the city, Macau, the Philippines, Indonesia and beyond.

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