Front Row

If Only is described as an experimental theatre play, by emerging director Murasaki Haru – and marks his first full-length devised production. We find out what's in store from Haru himself, and also Wendy Wong, a cast member of the play.

A photography exhibition by the Orang Asli of Belum-Temenggor, Hep Ka-Wot Enggang Le-Wei (Forests, Hornbills & Honey) features photographs by six indigenous Jahai and Temiar people of Belum-Temenggor Forests in upper Perak state. The exhibition is part of the “Safeguarding the Central Forest Spine: Trees for the Future” Project, and also involves the Malaysian Nature Society’s Hornbill Conservation Project.  We find out more about project and the exhibition and talks being held in relation to this project from Leong Hon Yuen (Documentary journalist, co-founder of Factual TV), Yeap Chin Aik (Senior Conservation Officer and Project Manager, Malaysian Nature Society) and Wendi Sia (Co-Founder, Gerimis Art Project).

Image Credit: Facebook/Gerimis Art Project

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If Only is described as an experimental theatre play, by emerging director Murasaki Haru – and marks his first full-length devised production. We find out what's in store from Haru himself, and also Wendy Wong, a cast member of the play.

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Nick Choo (composer and musical director) and Kirthana Kuhendran (performer)

Description: A contemporary retelling of the Christmas story, Follow the Light is Nick Choo's cultural, musical and historical interpretation of this timeless tale - accuracy debatable - told primarily through song, and filled with lots of warmth and laughs. We find out more about this musical theatre performance from composer and musical director Nick, and also performer Kirthana Kuhendran.

Image Credit: Nick Choo Music

Dubbed as a family-friendly concert for those aged 1 to 100, KLPAC’s long-awaited Christmas Extravaganza concert promises festive cheer as we reflect on 2022, while looking ahead to 2023. This massive concert will bring together more than 150 performers from the klpac Orchestra,  klpac Symphonic Band, and klpac String Orchestra and also the Young Choral Academy Chorus, all under the direction of Ian Chow, and with co-direction and narration by Faridah Merican. We find out more about the show from Ian, who is also KLPAC's Group General Manager.

Image: Facebook / Christmas Extravaganza (klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser)

Nick Choo (composer and musical director) and Kirthana Kuhendran (performer)

Description: A contemporary retelling of the Christmas story, Follow the Light is Nick Choo's cultural, musical and historical interpretation of this timeless tale - accuracy debatable - told primarily through song, and filled with lots of warmth and laughs. We find out more about this musical theatre performance from composer and musical director Nick, and also performer Kirthana Kuhendran.

Image Credit: Nick Choo Music

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Dubbed as a family-friendly concert for those aged 1 to 100, KLPAC’s long-awaited Christmas Extravaganza concert promises festive cheer as we reflect on 2022, while looking ahead to 2023. This massive concert will bring together more than 150 performers from the klpac Orchestra,  klpac Symphonic Band, and klpac String Orchestra and also the Young Choral Academy Chorus, all under the direction of Ian Chow, and with co-direction and narration by Faridah Merican. We find out more about the show from Ian, who is also KLPAC's Group General Manager.

Image: Facebook / Christmas Extravaganza (klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser)

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Syarifah Nadhirah's ‘Measure of Seeds’ is  a mini showcase featuring a five-part etching  series, a sewn installation, and a collection of curiosities. It's described as an ecological pursuit to understand the ephemerality and transformation of our fragile landscape, attempting to recollect the geographical history of plantations in Malaya, whilst exploring the idea of plant migration across continents. We find out more about this body of works and the themes it explores from the artist herself, and also from Zikri Rahman, the curator of the exhibition.

Image Credit: Facebook/Syarifah Nadhirah

With the theme “Remember, Reignite, Reconnect,” the Temple of Fine Arts’ annual arts extravaganza - The Shantanand Festival of Arts - returns, packed with three days of arts and cultural activities. We find out more about what's in store at the sixth edition of the festival from Temple of Fine Arts stalwarts, Dhanya Thurairajah and Kumar Karthigesu.

Image Credit: Facebook/Shantanand Festival of Arts 2022

Dubbed as a one-man comedy riot who is taking on the world, comedian and musician Allan Perera takes centre stage once again, set to create more mayhem in this new, post-GE15 world we Malaysians find ourselves living in. Promising pandemonium after the three-year pandemic, Allan joins us to share what's in store for this show, which also commemorates his 40th anniversary in showbiz.  

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