The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

Shakespeare Demystified: The Merchant of Venice marks KL Shakespeare Players’ first major production of 2026, presented as part of the company’s 15th year of touring and theatre-making. This 100-minute abridged production presents Shakespeare’s text through carefully selected key scenes, supported by clear narrative transitions in contemporary English. Students do not need prior knowledge of the […]

Singapore Ballet returns to klpac with Ballet Illuminations, opening the evening with the all-time favourite Paquita, a sparkling showcase of classical virtuosity. The programme then moves into neoclassical territory, reflecting the company’s tradition of presenting both classical and contemporary works—previous editions have featured audience favourites such as Cinderella Act 2, Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. […]

The klpac String Orchestra, under the baton of Andrea Sim, brings you on a journey through three centuries of music. Purcell’s Rondeau from Abdelazer launches the concert with regal energy followed by Percy Grainger’s Molly on the Shore with its folk-inspired music, while Karl Jenkins’s Palladio showcases a reimagining of Baroque concerto style. Contrasting the […]

Earmarked by Dance Magazine Japan as someone “definitely worth anticipating”, former Cloud Gate 2 dancer and a Bloom Prize finalist of The Rose International Dance Prize 2025, Wang Yeu-kwn, is fast gaining international attention. This certified fisherman is also the first Taiwanese to receive three awards at Japan’s Yokohama Dance Collection. Wang’s Islands, the second […]

“Don’t lose your A-PEEL!” Twisting Shakespeare with polo, parties, pranks and pickles-a-plenty in 1930s Penang. A very special production for KLSP as this show features a cast of 17 actors, including both veterans and newbies - all of whom have received our training in performing Shakespeare. Although this show only use Shakespeare’s text (there will […]