How do Asian comedians talk about their own cultures, and what do they find funny, frustrating, or downright bizarre about being Asian? In this Watch & Talk session, hosted by El—a theatre director who has spent years between China, the UK, and the US—we’ll explore the unique humour that comes from living between worlds. From self-deprecating wit to sharp cultural observations, we’ll watch stand-up comedians tackle everything from family expectations to identity struggles, all with a comedic twist.

But beyond the laughs, this session is also a chance to reflect: Which of their jokes resonate with us, and which feel far from our own experiences? How does humor help process cultural differences, and when does it challenge stereotypes?

Let’s sit back with good friends in comfy chairs as we sip on stiff cocktails, eat tasty popcorn, and watch some of the funniest Asian comics share their take on life. And, of course, let’s have a deep, fun, and intelligent discussion about our mutual comedic journey!

亚裔脱口秀演员是怎么谈论自己文化的？他们觉得身为亚洲人，哪些事好笑、哪些事让人抓狂，又有哪些事简直离谱？在这次观看与畅谈活动中，由 El 主持——她是一位在中、英、美三国辗转多年的戏剧导演。我们会一起探索那些来自跨文化生活的独特幽默。从自嘲式的机智到敏锐的文化观察，我们将观看脱口秀演员用喜剧的方式调侃从家庭期望到身份困境的种种话题。

但除了大笑之外，这次活动也是个反思的好机会：哪些段子让我们感同身受，哪些又和我们的经历相去甚远？幽默是怎么帮助我们处理文化差异的？它又在什么时候挑战了刻板印象？

让我们和朋友们一起坐在舒适的椅子上，一边喝着烈酒鸡尾酒，一边吃着美味的爆米花，一边观看这些最搞笑的亚裔喜剧演员分享他们对生活的看法。当然，我们还会来一场深入、有趣又充满智慧的讨论，一起聊聊我们的喜剧之旅！