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They All Die At The End is described as a show that combines poetic text, dialogue, music and movement to explore painful realities and joy-filled spaces. The devised production presents a world where brown men can be who they want to be, and say what they want to say. We find out more about this "brown boy fantasia" from director Dhinesha Karthigesu and actor/ ensemble member Ian Skatu.

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Mixtape For Maz is described as a memory play, and tells the story of Maz and Edi, teenage siblings who have returned to rural North Malaysia in the late nineties after years of growing up abroad. Not only do they face the stresses of secondary school life, they must also navigate the contradictions between their western influences and the conservative society engulfing them. As their identities are challenged and redefined, will they learn to reconcile the shattered fragments of themselves or will they succumb to the temptations of conformity? We discuss the play with actor Farah Rani, who is also a producer with Perempuan Productions, and director Tung Jit Yang.

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Mama Looking For Her Cat is a play about the communication differences and the estranged relationship between a mother and her children. Written by the late Kuo Pao Kun in 1988, the play revolves around the theme of Singapore being a multiracial, multicultural and multilingual society. Two decades later, this poignant piece remains as powerful, as relevant and as emotionally hard-hitting as ever. We find out what's in store from Dato' Dr. Faridah Merican, the Executive Producer of KLPAC and lead performer of the play, and Benjamin Ho, the director and production designer of Mama Looking For Her Cat.

As the saying goes, get them when they're young, and Bachfest Malaysia - an organisation dedicated towards promoting the music of J. S. Bach in Malaysia and beyond through performance and education - are planning just that. The group are holding their first-ever family concert called Hello, Mr. Bach! which has been specially designed for children, where they will meet and interact with “Mr. Bach” through storytelling and live music performances. David who is the Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director of Bachfest Malaysia will be playing the titular role, and he joins us to share more.

Mama Looking For Her Cat is a play about the communication differences and the estranged relationship between a mother and her children. Written by the late Kuo Pao Kun in 1988, the play revolves around the theme of Singapore being a multiracial, multicultural and multilingual society. Two decades later, this poignant piece remains as powerful, as relevant and as emotionally hard-hitting as ever. We find out what's in store from Dato' Dr. Faridah Merican, the Executive Producer of KLPAC and lead performer of the play, and Benjamin Ho, the director and production designer of Mama Looking For Her Cat.

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As the saying goes, get them when they're young, and Bachfest Malaysia - an organisation dedicated towards promoting the music of J. S. Bach in Malaysia and beyond through performance and education - are planning just that. The group are holding their first-ever family concert called Hello, Mr. Bach! which has been specially designed for children, where they will meet and interact with “Mr. Bach” through storytelling and live music performances. David who is the Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director of Bachfest Malaysia will be playing the titular role, and he joins us to share more.

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After a brief hiatus, the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards returns, this time for its 18th edition, to celebrate outstanding Malaysian performances in dance, music, theatre and musical theatre. Themed "A New Day. Setia Pada Senimu," the awards aims to reflect the spirit of the performing arts community - back from black and with a renewed sense of purpose. We find out what's in store from Low Ngai Yuen, the President of Kakiseni and Chris Ling, the show director for the 18BCAA awards ceremony.

KonTra is an on-going experimental dance series helmed by choreographer Zhafir Muzani which honours our traditions while forging a new way forward through contemporary dance. The latest edition, KonTra: Borneo, promises to be a showcase of five talented choreographers from East Malaysia along with one more from Peninsular Malaysia, who have all drawn inspiration from the people of East Malaysia, their culture and their way of life, to weave a rich tapestry of movements and stories into six contemporary dance works. This experimental dance show aims to celebrate Bornean culture, and is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai festivities. We discuss more with Ethel Deidre, a dancer and choreographer who will be presenting the piece titled “Don’t Slam The Door” in the production.

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After a brief hiatus, the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards returns, this time for its 18th edition, to celebrate outstanding Malaysian performances in dance, music, theatre and musical theatre. Themed "A New Day. Setia Pada Senimu," the awards aims to reflect the spirit of the performing arts community - back from black and with a renewed sense of purpose. We find out what's in store from Low Ngai Yuen, the President of Kakiseni and Chris Ling, the show director for the 18BCAA awards ceremony.

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KonTra is an on-going experimental dance series helmed by choreographer Zhafir Muzani which honours our traditions while forging a new way forward through contemporary dance. The latest edition, KonTra: Borneo, promises to be a showcase of five talented choreographers from East Malaysia along with one more from Peninsular Malaysia, who have all drawn inspiration from the people of East Malaysia, their culture and their way of life, to weave a rich tapestry of movements and stories into six contemporary dance works. This experimental dance show aims to celebrate Bornean culture, and is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai festivities. We discuss more with Ethel Deidre, a dancer and choreographer who will be presenting the piece titled “Don’t Slam The Door” in the production.

Image Credit: CloudJoi

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