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George Town Festival 2021: An Interview with Danny Yeo, co-creator of BODY X – The Culprit

When theatremakers Danny Yeo and Li Xie founded BODY X Productions in 2014, immersive theatre in Singapore was practically non-existent at the time, marking them as local pioneers of the genre. Making their debut with BODY X – The Wedding at the Singapore Writers Festival 2014 to fascinated audiences, they took the success in their stride, returning in 2016 with BODY X – The Rehearsal. … Continue reading George Town Festival 2021: An Interview with Danny Yeo, co-creator of BODY X – The Culprit

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Preview: George Town Festival 2021

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – Even with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penang’s annual George Town Festival has announced that the Festival is set to continue as scheduled, with a slew of online programmes from 10th to 18th July 2021. Physical events are tentatively postponed until further notice, due to the government’s announcement of a total nationwide lockdown, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The postponement of … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2021

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Review: Oppy and Professor Communitas by Five Arts Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Malaysian playwright Leow Puay Tin is perhaps better known for her early scripts, from Family to Three Children. But with the support of Five Arts Centre, Leow is back at the metaphorical typewriter again, as she pens several new plays between 2019 and 2022, to be produced as readings and performances in-venue and online. The latest of these productions is Oppy … Continue reading Review: Oppy and Professor Communitas by Five Arts Centre

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Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical In Concert by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – After conquering new ground last month with KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital arts festival, Liver & Lung returns this April with an intimate, concert version of their award winning adaptation of Yasmin Ahmad’s iconic film: Sepet The Musical. This will be Malaysia’s first live musical since the bans on live performances have been lifted. Sepet The Musical In Concert will feature all … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical In Concert by Liver & Lung

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Preview: OPEN – A Weekend in Penang

PENANG, MALAYSIA – Initiated by Penang Arts Council, OPEN – A Weekend in Penang (O:PEN) is a virtual, recurring festival dedicated to rejuvenating the arts in post-pandemic Penang. Its newest edition runs from 2nd to 4th April, with a series of virtual programmes ranging from visual arts, dance, music, online markets, talks, and film, all happening online. The festival kickstarts on the night of Good … Continue reading Preview: OPEN – A Weekend in Penang

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Arts of Malaysia: Dance Revolution by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – Following the launch of KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital festival earlier this month, non-profit DiverseCity in partnership with local award-winning theatrical company, Liver & Lung announces Friday’s headline show: Dance Revolution. This March, DiverseCity and Liver & Lung, in collaboration with superstar DJ JonnyVicious, will be presenting Malaysians with an original virtual party, available to stream online from the comfort of their … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Dance Revolution by Liver & Lung

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Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – Following the launch of KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital festival last week, non-profit DiverseCity in partnership with local award-winning theatrical company, Liver & Lung announces Saturday’s headline show: Happy Hour. This March, DiverseCity and Liver & Lung will be presenting Malaysians with an original virtual comedy variety show available to stream online from the comfort of their homes so everyone can enjoy. … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

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Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung to screen their award-winning short film Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

KUALA LUMPUR – To celebrate the new year, Liver & Lung, the British-Malaysian theatre company behind Sepet The Musical, is releasing their award-winning short film, Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales). From 8th to 10th January 2021, viewers can purchase tickets to virtual screenings of the film, which will be broadcast online on Peatix Live. Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales) is a musical short that depicts the legend of … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung to screen their award-winning short film Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

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Review: Nadirah by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (2016)

A chance to see Alfian Sa’at’s writing at its peak, well-performed by a combination of Singaporean and Malaysian actors.  KUALA LUMPUR – First performed in 2009, Singaporean playwright Alfian Sa’at’s award-winning Nadirah ranks among his best, as a powerful, thought-provoking piece about the intersections between love, faith and religion, and how far one will go to sacrifice one for another.  Set in Singapore, Nadirah (Sharifah Amani) is … Continue reading Review: Nadirah by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (2016)

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Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung Releases Soundtrack from their Award-Winning Short Film: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

KUALA LUMPUR – Liver & Lung, the Malaysian theatre company behind Sepet The Musical, has released their debut studio album today. A soundtrack from their upcoming musical film, the album is now available on Spotify and other streaming sites. Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales) is a six-song album that depicts the legend of Mahsuri, a Malaysian tale of a beautiful woman wrongly accused of adultery. The album blends … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung Releases Soundtrack from their Award-Winning Short Film: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

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