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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Meets Noh - DESDEMONA
DESCRIPTION:DESDEMONA returns to Malaysia after its premiere in Tokyo in July 2025. This cross-cultural production reimagines Shakespeare’s Othello through the aesthetics and discipline of Japanese Noh theatre\, blending haunting movement\, vocalisation\, music\, and classical text into a powerful performance experience.  \nLed by renowned Noh actor Jinya Imai\, six Japanese artists will collaborate with five Malaysian performers through an intensive rehearsal process in Kuala Lumpur. Together\, they will explore the integration of Noh movement\, chant\, rhythm and stagecraft with Shakespearean storytelling. \nPrior to its Tokyo premiere\, the work was presented in a private showcase at Masakini Theatre attended by invited guests including representatives from the Japanese Embassy and The Japan Foundation\, Kuala Lumpur. The production then travelled to Tessenkai Nohgaku Institute for four performances\, receiving strong responses from audiences there. Following requests from Malaysian audiences for the work to return\, DESDEMONA will now be restaged and expanded for a wider public audience in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. \nSynopsis \nA solitary monk\, spending a summer on the island of Cyprus\, discovers a white feathered robe—belonging to none other than Aphrodite\, the goddess of love. She appears and recounts the tragic tale of Desdemona. \nFollowing the familiar arc of Shakespeare’s play\, Desdemona is married to the general Othello\, whose mind is poisoned by the deceitful Iago. Believing Desdemona unfaithful\, Othello is driven to murder. Too late\, he learns the truth. \nBut in a mystical twist true to the spirit of Noh\, Aphrodite brings Desdemona back to life. Yet Desdemona\, disillusioned by mortal love\, pleads to die once more—seeking not revenge\, but release. \n—————————————- \nOrganization Background \nThe Japan Foundation\, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) is Japan’s official cultural institution in Malaysia\, dedicated to fostering mutual understanding through arts\, language\, education\, and intellectual exchange\, while supporting cross-cultural collaborations and strengthening cultural ties between Japan and Malaysia. \nKL Shakespeare Players\, Malaysia’s only full-time Shakespeare company\, stages 160+ shows yearly\, tours all states\, engages 15k+ youths\, adapts global/local works\, pioneers Exchange Theatre\, trains students\, and collaborates internationally. \nLife Art Union is a Japanese theatre and cultural collective that reimagines traditional Noh through contemporary performance\, international collaboration\, education\, and community engagement\, creating innovative stage works that bridge heritage\, modernity\, and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/shakespeare-meets-noh-desdemona/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Art & Literature,Culture & Heritage,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:SADHANA - The Grace through Kathak
DESCRIPTION:SADHANA – The Grace through Kathak is a full-length solo work by Karthik Shetty that reflects the inner journey of an artiste shaped by years of disciplined practice. Curated by TFA Inner Space Dance\, the Sadhana series began in 2016\, inspired by the philosophy that mastery is attained through unwavering dedication. This performance features a unique repertoire of compositions by Paramita Maitra and the late Kathak maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj. Performed with live tabla\, sarangi and sitar\, the work journeys through Kathak’s traditional repertoire\, weaving together intricate footwork\, rhythmic dialogue and dynamic chakkars (pirouettes). Integrating nritta (pure dance) and nritya (expressive dance)\, the performance showcases both technical virtuosity and artistic introspection. One of the few full-length Kathak solo performances in Malaysia\, SADHANA reflects the dancer’s journey from disciplined practice to artistic grace.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/sadhana-the-grace-through-kathak/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Culture & Heritage,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Bebenang (Theatre)
DESCRIPTION:Through a collaborative devising process rooted in real stories\, Bebenang creates a layered and reflective performance that invites audiences to question\, re-examine\, and reconnect with the narratives that shape our society. \nBlending private memories with public struggles\, the performers reveal how history\, identity\, and belonging are woven into our everyday lives. Through personal testimonies\, movement\, music\, and collective storytelling\, Bebenang explores the threads that connect generations\, communities\, and experiences across Malaysia. \nIt is an open invitation to look at the paths we inherit\, the rules we challenge\, and the beautiful\, messy ways we find our place within a shared tapestry of stories. \nShow Details\nDates: 6-9 & 13-16 August 2026\nTime: 3.00pm\, 8:30pm\nVenue: Damansara Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/bebenang-theatre/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Antigone (Theatre)
DESCRIPTION:Would you lay down your life for a loved one? \nAntigone\, a play proudly presented by Class 12 2026\, begs the question: Would you defy the law to ensure peace for your loved ones? \nOut of love for her late brothers\, the princess of Thebes\, Antigone\, defies the laws set by the current king Creon to conduct burial rites for her younger brother. Despite knowing that the punishment of disobeying the law is death\, Antigone still proceeds with the ritual. \nEventually\, she is caught\, and forced to face the consequences. Will she repent and beg for forgiveness\, or will she stay true to her intentions and face death? \nJoin us on a journey of contemplation: should we obey the law\, or follow our heart and do what we believe is just? 🪦⚖️⚔️ \nStay updated by following our Instagram account! : https://tinyurl.com/dramaAntigone \n—————————————————– \nShowtimes\nSat 8 Aug 3pm | Sat 8 Aug 8pm\nSun 9 Aug 3pm \nTicket price\nNormal RM68\nEarly Bird (ends 26 July) RM58
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/antigone-theatre/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:四敘·誌景
DESCRIPTION:以舞敘思 行溯藝匯 \n髓藝舞院首屆學生匯演 暨 舞團公開年度驗收—— \n「 四敘 · 誌景 」 \n手之舞之 足之蹈之 \n以心訴願 以身作景 \n師以素心 生以傾情 \n學而時習 伴君前行 \n來與我們一起共赴舞約 \n日期｜ 八月十七日（週一） \n時間｜ 晚間 八時三十分 \n地點｜ 白沙羅表演藝術中心 黑箱劇場 \n早鳥票｜RM40（6月內購） \n常規票｜RM50（7月內購） \n壓軸票｜RM60（8月內購） \n✸ 票數有限，火速購票，以免向隅。
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LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Caliban (Theatre)
DESCRIPTION:THE TEMPEST tells the story of Prospero the ex-Duke of Milan\, also a magician who\, together with his daughter Miranda was exiled on an island for twelve years. On this island were Ariel a gentle spirit and Caliban\, a “monster” to whom belongs the island. \nThrough magic and the help of Ariel\, Prospero is able to cause a storm and wreck the ship upon which those who had usurped his dukedom in Milan were bound for home from Carthage\, after the wedding of the King of Naples\, Alonso. Alonso twelve years earlier had assisted Prospero’s brother Antonio to take over the dukedom of Milan. \nIn the wreck\, the castaways include Antonio\, Alonso’s son Ferdinand\, his butler\, jester and counselor. With all his enemies in one “corral” Prospero turns on more of his magic\, bringing the castaways who were unaware of one another’s presence on the island\, into his orbit with a fantastical show. Alonso is united with his son Ferdinand whom he thought had perished in the tempest and all are forgiven. \nOn the outset Prospero seems heroic and magnanimous yet he cheats Ariel out of an early retirement and enslaves Caliban on his own island by usurping all the best foods and sights of the island. He has an appetite for revenge against his enemies yet for selfish reasons (Miranda’s love for Ferdinand) forgives them all. \nCaliban on the other hand seems a “monster” for attacking Miranda but is a sensitive individual who feels music in the air\, loves Nature and is proud of his island. He is heroic in the manner in which he resists the command of Prospero to become his permanent slave.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/caliban-theatre/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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