https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/12/310521/be-there-or-be-square-review THE movie’s title, The Square, refers on a microlevel to a new public installation at a contemporary art museum, presumably in Denmark which curator, Christian (the handsome, 6′ 4″-tall Claes Bang) has just acquired.… Read More
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RUSSELL PETERS DEPORTED WORLD TOUR 2018
PR Worldwide and AEG Presents in collaboration with LOL Events are thrilled to announce that global comedy phenom RUSSELL PETERS will bring his DEPORTED WORLD TOUR to Kuala Lumpur on 2nd March, 2018 at the… Read More
Comedy gets musical with Losertown at KLpac
Losertown Age restriction: Contains Mature Content (Parental Guidance is advised) When: Dec 7-17, 8.30pm with 3pm matinees (Dec 9, 16) Where: Studio 9, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Tickets: RM 38, free seating. Call… Read More
Nicholas’ chance to find some friends
The first thing Nicholas said to me was, “I want to go toilet” but before I could lead him away from the group, a young volunteer named Sean had jumped up and said he will… Read More
Takumi’s take on film festivals
Japanese director Takumi Saitoh came to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to premiere his debut feature film, Blank 13, even before its release in his homeland. The 36-year-old former model also appeared at the first screening on… Read More
Firefly cadence lends clarity to stagecraft
Here’s my review of Terbalik… mesti kena mata which appeared in the New Straits Times last month: BARE bulbs hung from the low ceiling, their filaments clear for all to stare at. On, then off,… Read More
Touching lives through theatre with Chris Ling
“L5-7-44 When: Aug 23-24, three evening performances at 7pm, 8.30pm and 10pm Where: Auditiorium, Level 3, Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang Tickets, at RM38, are on sale now at http://l5744.peatix.com. Book early to avoid disappointment as… Read More
Rivetting movie watch with Iran’s The Salesman
AT its simplest telling, The Salesman is about a woman, Rana (Taraneh Alidoosti, About Elly) who is attacked when in the shower and how her husband, Emad (Shahab Hosseini, A Separation) deals with the incident.… Read More
New space for dance starts Aug 3, 2017
Inner Space Dance Conversations When: Odissi and Contemporary, Aug 3-4, Kathak, Aug 10-11 & Bharathanatyam, Aug 19-20. All shows at 8pm Where: Shantanand Auditorium, TFA Brickfields Call +60 3-2274 3709 for admission. AFTER a 12-year… Read More
A new skill to learn – taking the MRT
After months of observing the construction of the MRT line and stations as well as driving me quite bonkers with his commentaries about excavators, cranes, tractors and train stations during the long hours of traffic… Read More