After multiple sold-out shows in 2022 and 2024, Singapore’s sharpest funnyman is back with this one-of-a-kind comedy that has attained critical and commercial success.
In a semi-improvised comedic monologue, Rishi Budhrani, the first stand-up comedian invited to host the National Day Parade (2022), the voice of Sammy on the award-winning Netflix animated series, Downstairs, and a seasoned pro on Comedy Central Asia, has amassed a bunch of material, inspired by his father’s own journey, to create an original, heartfelt and funny tale, made-to-measure.
A Singaporean tailor takes you through his time in this country as a business owner for over 4 decades. He sees things like nobody else does and he regales us with stories of dealing with the “Mat-salleh’s” from different parts of the world, and how he fought to survive through the Gulf War, SARS, the Asian Financial Crisis, and most recently, the pandemic.
He does all this while making you laugh, becoming your friend, and, most importantly, trying to make you a suit.
In every sense, this is truly a tailor-made Singaporean story.
“Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?” was first presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay for Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022.
SHOW DETAILS
Written and Performed by: Rishi Budhrani
Rating and consumer advice: ADVISORY 16: To be advised
Produced by: Complete Communicators | Engie Ho
Show Date: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 May 2026
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice 107 North Bridge Rd, #04-08 Funan, Singapore 179105
Ticket price: $48 to $75
Ticketing details: https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/26sg_suit
COMEDIAN, ACTOR, HOST
If you’re new to Rishi’s work, you might have seen some of his viral TikTok clips interviewing the audience while hosting the National Day Parade in 2022.
You may have seen him joining some of Singapore’s best artistes to raise $11million dollars, as the host of President’s Star Charity in 2023.
Might also have heard him as the voice of roti-prata seller, Sammy, on award-winning Netflix series, Downstairs.
You might have caught him on CNN as he broke down what it means to be a Singaporean comedian.
One could have come across him on CNA as he faked orgasms while learning how to be a sexual wellness expert for their series Just Don’t Tell Mum.
Some even swear that you saw him in Parliament. (Wasn’t him)
But, make no mistake about it, Rishi is at his absolute best when he entertains you on a live comedy stage.
It’s this Singaporean comedian’s most personal and unique show yet, and he’s excited to share it with all of you.
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About Rishi Budhrani
Rishi Budhrani is a prolific and award-winning comedian, actor and host who is the first Singaporean to win the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition and perform at the Gotham Comedy Club in NYC. His performances, at home and overseas, are highly reviewed with bakchormeeboy.com calling him “a comedian with the Midas touch”, The Straits Times, Life! saying his work is the “perfect blend of comedy and sentiment”, and Time Out Singapore saying that Rishi “left them in stitches from beginning to end”.
Rishi’s artistic journey began when he was fired from his father’s tailoring business. He used that experience and his experiences as a Singaporean Indian to shape his work including political satire. Pre-pandemic, Rishi toured comedy festivals like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia, and the Weirdass Pyjama Fest in India.
Rishi is a sought-after artist and some of his notable work include:
- Host of President’s Star Charity 2023
- Host of the Singapore National Day Parade 2022
- Host of Award-winning Travel Mini-series: Unexpected Journeys
– Unexpected Journeys is a mini-series by Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board
- Passion Ambassador for Singapore Tourism Board
– You might have seen him being chased around the cops as he ran around Singapore to explore hidden gems in Singapore Tourism Board’s web series, S.P.I.E.S.
- Creator of Singapore’s only Live news comedy parody show The Rishi Report ● Writer/Voice Actor on Downstairs, a Singaporean animated series on Netflix
– You might have seen heard him in as the voice of roti-prata seller, Sammy
Now that the pandemic seems under control, Rishi plans to continue travelling the world using jokes as a currency. He also likes to hum when he pees.
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