Friday, April 28, 2006

Valentine Willie Fine Art - May 2006


Putu Sutawijaya: Body ‘O’

The fiery, rhythmic figurative work of Balinese painter Putu Sutawijaya shows for the first time in KL at the start of May, following a residency at Gudang Art Space. Putu’s distinctive style has created a definite impression on the Indonesian and Southeast Asian art world, making him one of its fast-rising stars.

On display at this exhibition will be over fifteen large mixed media works on canvas as well as studies. The point of origin for each of them is the uncovered human body. However, Putu Sutawijaya does not seek to represent the ‘I’ of figurative portraiture. Stripping his figures and removing their identity, the artist has over the years created infinite symbolic narratives using the human body that touch on the universal and mystical. The human being is shown immersed in the struggle and the dance of life, powerfully expressed in movement and gesture.

Artist Profile:
Born in Tabanan, Bali, Putu Sutawijaya pursued his studies at the Art Faculty of the Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta and graduated in 1998. Since then he has been producing contemporary works from his studio in Yogyakarta and Bali. The artist is the recipient of the Philip Morris Top 10 Asean Artist Award (1999) and the Best Fine Art Award from the Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta at the 11th Dies Nathalis. Putu Sutawijaya works have been exhibited throughout Indonesia. His paintings have also been shown in London, Basel, Chicago, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Duration: May 4 – 20, 2006

Location: 1st Floor No. 17, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Gallery and Resource Room Opening hours: From 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Admission is free.
Tel: 03-2284 2348 / Telefax: 03-2282 5190 / e-mail: daniel@artsasia.com.my
Website: www.artsasia.com.my

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

The Singers present Getaran Jiwa: KLPac April 2006


Experience a different kind of weekend this Labour Day. On April 29 and 30, join The Singers, a vocal ensemble from Singapore, at KLPac as they present a programme of contemporary choral music featuring Malaysian premieres of works from the Baltics, Asia and the Americas.

From the haunting harmonies of Eastern Europe to the sexy tango from Buenos Aires, these are music that stirs the soul. For their debut in Malaysia, The Singers will highlight works by well-lauded Malaysian composer, Juliette Lai.

There will be a post-performance exchange after the 3pm show on Sunday for those interested in the ensemble and their music.

Admission will be by donation - RM40 (adults) and RM25 (concession).

Ghrana: Actors Studio May 2006

Performed by BJS Qawal Malaysia (Bakshi Jawed Selamat Qawal)

Synopsis
A musical Journey - taking you through the different facets & times in the classical and folk music of North Indian Ghranas..(House) of Music

(GHRANA was first presented at Pentas 1, KLPac in A MARCH AFFAIR.)


Performers Details
1. Haider Ali
Student of the Great Nadeem Selamat Ali Khan, son of the great Bakshi Salamat Ali Khan ( the person responsible in bringing Qawalis to the world. A style of Qawali's also made famous by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan). Haider Ali has performed in Australia and also in Pakistan, amongst great names like The Great Gulam Ali, Shaukat Hussain, Shaukat Ali, Attaullah Khan Niazi and many more. Worked on 2 albums, 1 local together with other artists, and 1 in Pakistan which was his first solo album.

2. Ravin Sikander
The elder brother to Haider Ali, has accompanied artist in Ghazals, Classical Instrumental, Jazz, Contemporary & experimental music. He has accompanied artits from Malaysia, India, Australia, Europe, and US. He has learn't under the Punjab Ghrana and also Purab Ghrana. Currently involved in the production & arrangement of albums, plays, life shows and many more.

3. Shabeer Ahmed Rana
a powerfull folk singer, a deciple of Haider Ali.

4. Gyani B.
A Music Composer, producer, DJ & VJ. Gyani comes from the western electronic music arena, and brings a very freindly aproach to the classical music taste. Currently learning Indian Percussions and fooling around with the Taanpura.


SHOW TIMES


VENUE: THE ACTORS STUDIO @ BSC
DATE: 29 – 30 May 2006
TIME: 8.30PM
TICKET PRICES: RM 30 (Adults),
RM 20 (Students, Sr. Citizens and disabled)

BOX OFFICE: 03-2094 0400/1400
10:30 AM – 8.30 PM on performance days
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM on non-performance & matinee-only days

Sunday, April 23, 2006

The Fire of Anatolia

Jewels Events & Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Under secretariat for Defense Industries Ministry of Defence of Turkey, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Art Culture and Heritage, proudly present The Fire of Anatolia for the first time in South East Asia, with Malaysia being their first stop, from 26th – 28th April 2006 at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The show is specially brought to Malaysia by the Turkish Embassy in conjunction with the “Turkish - Malaysian Friendship Week” from 23rd – 30th April 2006.

Aimed at fostering closer ties between Turkey and Malaysia while highlighting Turkey’s delectable cuisine, colorful people and an intriguing culture. Turkish Week will certainly make you fall in love with everything Turkish. A major highlight during this exciting week – long love affairs with Turkey is “Turkey-Malaysian Friendship Nite” on April 26th – 28th, when Fire of Anatolia premieres at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Fire of Anatolia was first performed in May 2001 to rave reviews.

Within three months of the debut, the group had successfully staged over 100 performances for half a million spectators. What began with just 90 talented young dancers in 2002 when the troupe initiated its first World Tour to Europe and Middle East has today become a world-class production comprising of 120 dancers.

It has broken every conceivable record in the history of the Turkish performing arts by conducting simultaneous performances around the world including USA, Hungary, Egypt, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Athens, Thessaloniki, Italy, Romania, UK, France, Turkey and this show is set to blow Malaysian audiences away.


To-date the group has performed for approximately six million viewers at 850 “live” performances in 32 countries and it is now regarded as one of the finest dance companies in the world and one production you don’t want to miss!

Our Opening Night Gala is on April 26th and also for premium ticket holders and invited guests including our DYMM Di-pertuan Agong, Deputy Prime Minister, Turkish Defence Minister together with other higher level of officials and VVIPs.

The itineraries for special events for the shows:-
26th April 2006 (Premiere Showcase)
RM362 only (Limited seat)
**Door gift will be provided

27th April 2006 (2nd day)
RM262
RM312
RM362

28th April 2006 (3rd day)
RM262
RM312
RM362
**for 50 tickets of RM362 purchased, or 80 tickets of RM262, company logo will be listed in programme book.

Apart from enjoying yourself with the delectable dance performances, we hope that you would take this opportunity in supporting us by purchasing tickets and promoting to the art lovers.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jewels Events & Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd at 03-7492 8050 / 60 / 70, 03-5637 8333 or email: jewelssdnbhd@yahoo.com

Our website www.fireofanatolia.com or www.fireofanatolia.com.my is also available for your viewing.

For direct ticket purchasing, please call the ticketing tel: 03-7711 5000 or log on to www.axcess.com.my

SmoovePinch'ed: We were invited to the Gala Night at KLCC. WOW! If you caught Riverdance or seen that, then this is something similar but multiply that with a factor of 3.. After entertaining millions around the world, this show with its full dance cast of over 50 people on stage performing those feet defying steps.. The audience was left cheering and gave a standing ovation. Catch this gem of a show organised by Jewel Events. Best view, sit upstairs on the balcony, you will appreciate the complex formations of their choreography. We know, as we were sitted on the same row as Dato Seri Najib who was on the edge of his seat clapping his hands along with the audience and dancers. Great great show. Thank you Jewel for the wonderful unforgetable Turkish delight.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Wondermilk present Cuppacakes


come and join the party onsaturday 6th may 2006 at 8pm

for the launch of our CUPPACAKES!!!come early to sample free CUPPACAKES.
yup, you heard right. FREE CUPPACAKES!!

plus check out our new selection of +wm goodies from tshirts to cds to fanzines and awesome 2nd hand stuff!

you do not wanna miss out on this. bring the kids, the whole family. bring the postman even!

Mad About Money at KLPac

Friday, April 21, 2006

Singapore Theatre Bites


Great things sometimes come in small packages.

Come for an evening (or an afternoon)
of pint-sized plays with lots of bites!

As a valued TicketCharge customer,
you are cordially invited to attend

Singapore Theatre Bites
presented by Action Theatre

Dramatized readings of Award-Winning
10-Minute Plays from the 4th HP/Action Theatre
10-Minute Play Contest

Hilarious comedies! Touching Stories!
Quirky Tales! Unexpected Encounters!

Sat 29 April 2006
3pm (Winning Plays from Youth Section)
8pm (Winning Plays from Open Section)
Venue: The Room Upstairs
ACTION Theatre's 42 Waterloo Street

Free Admission

Please RSVP by sending an email request for the no. of seat(s)
you require to Action Theatre at email: info@action.org.sg
(maximum of 3 seats).

Entry will be by email reply from Action Theatre
confirming that seat(s) have been allocated to you.

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS May - June 06

May 06

To kick off the month, there will be a chamber concert in the MPO Showcase Series themed ‘MPO Violin Recital’ on Tuesday, 2 May 06 at 6.00 p.m. The ensemble will present Bach’s Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D minor, Mozart’s Rondo in C, Kreisler’s Recitative & Scherzo, Chausson’s Poeme (Op.25), Brahms’ Scherzo in C minor and Enescu’s Lauratul din Suita Impresii din Copilarie (Op.28).

Next, the MPO will collaborate with British conductor, Paul Mann to perform Bach’s Ricecare from The Musical Offering, Stravinsky’s Concerto in D, Haydn’s Symphony No.101 in D ‘The Clock’ and Mozart’s popular Piano Concerto No.24 in C minor. This work will feature pianist Abdel Rahman El Bacha.

These concerts are under the Age of Elegance Series and are scheduled on Saturday, 6 May 06 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 7 May 06 at 3.00 p.m.

This will be followed by two nights of musical extravaganza with Amjad Ali Khan, master of the sarod, on Monday, 8 May 06 and Tuesday, 9 May 06 at 8.30 p.m. He has established himself as the most prominent master of the sarod in the international circuit. These concerts are under the Jazz & World Music Series.

The MPO and conductor Paul Mann return to present works from the Romantic era like Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, Shostakovich’s Symphony No.11 in G minor (Op.103) and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in D for Left Hand, which will feature pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. These mesmerising performances are scheduled on Saturday, 13 May 06 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 14 May 06 at 3.00 p.m.


A chamber concert by the MPO ensemble presenting contemporary works will be showcased on Saturday, 20 May 06 at 8.30 p.m. To be conducted by the MPO Associated Conductor, Kevin Field, this concert will present Daugherty’s ‘Oh! Lois’ from Metropolis Symphony, Gruber’s Frankenstein and a new work by local composer, Chong Kee Yong.

There will be a Musical Jamboree organised by the MPO’s Education & Outreach Programme (Encounter) on Sunday, 21 May 06 at 11.30 a.m. This concert will showcase the talents of the Encounter’s music students.

There will be a free lunchtime organ recital with DFP Resident Organist, Dr Marc Rochester on Monday, 22 May 06 at 1.15 p.m. Themed ‘The Operatic Organ’, the recital will be a celebration of the organ’s role in opera with extracts of works from Mozart, Monteverdi, Donizetti, Puccini and Wagner.
Finally, another chamber concert will be presented on Wednesday, 24 May 06 at 6.00 p.m. The MPO ensemble will perform Gliere’s Intermezzo and Tarantella (Op.9), Faure’s Piano Quartet No.2 in G minor (Op.45) and Mozart’s Grand Sestetto Concertante after Sinfonia Concertante in E flat.

Come and be part of a musical extravaganza at DFP this coming May!


Concert Details

Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers

Ticket Prices ( MPO Series Friday & Saturday )
Premium: RM95, A Reserve: RM75, B Reserve: RM55 and C Reserve: RM25

Ticket Prices ( MPO Series Sunday / Age of the Elegance)
Premium: RM85, A Reserve: RM65, B Reserve: RM40 and C Reserve: RM20

Tickets Prices ( Chamber Concerts / MPO Showcase )
All concerts RM10

Tickets Prices ( Jazz & World Music Series )
Premium: RM140, A Reserve: RM100, B Reserve: RM60 and C Reserve: RM40

Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday:10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights

Performance Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

Telephone Bookings : 03 - 2051 7007 Fax Bookings : 03 - 2051 7077

E-mail Bookings : dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS / MPO website:
www.malaysianphilharmonic.com

JUNE 06

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will entice the Malaysian audiences this month with a line-up of dazzling concerts at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP). This month will also witness the performances by world renowned Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra at DFP.

First, the MPO ensemble will present a chamber concert on Wednesday, 7 June 06 at 6.00 p.m. To be conducted by the MPO Associate Conductor, Kevin Field, the ensemble will perform contemporary works like Hindson’s Comin’ Right Atcha, Andriessen’s Hoketus, Bryars’ Sub Rosa and Daugherty’s Le Tombeau de Liberace.

The MPO Principal Conductor, Matthias Bamert will conduct the MPO in an all-Mozart programme on Saturday, 10 June 06 at 8.30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 June 06 at 3.00 p.m. The MPO will perform four of the composer’s notable works: Cassation No.1 in G, Horn Concerto No.4 in E flat (featuring the MPO horn player, Peter Davida), Six German Dances and Symphony No. 28 in C. These concerts are under The Age of Elegance Series.

An organ recital will follow on Monday, 12 June 06 at 6.00 p.m. whereby DFP Resident Organist, Dr Marc Rochester and the MPO strings ensemble will enthrall audience with works such as Bach’s Trio Sonata in D minor, Krebs’ Fantasia in F minor, Stanley’s Concerto in B flat for Organ and Strings No.3 (Op.10), Albinoni’s Adagio, Kreisler’s Concerto ‘in the manner of Vivaldi’ and Mozart’s Epistle Sonatas.

On Saturday, 17 June 06 at 11.30 a.m., there will be a Music Appreciation Session with an illustrated chamber performance by presenter Gergely Sugar. Entitled ‘Beethoven (the 1800s)’, members of the public can gain insights and knowledge in this session which is organised by the MPO’s Education & Outreach Programme (Encounter).
Under the International Series, DFP will present two concerts by world renowned Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra on Monday, 19 June 06 and Tuesday, 20 June 06 at 8.30 p.m. The concerts will be conducted by Vassily Sinaisky. On the first night, the Orchestra will perform, among others, Mahler’s Symphony No.1 - ‘Titan’ and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, featuring the world famous Sarah Chang on violin. On the second night, the Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Suite No.3 in G (Op.55) and Shostakovich’s popular Symphony No.5.

Conductor Matthias Bamert will continue to weave magic with the MPO on Friday, 23 June 06 and Saturday, 24 June 06 at 8.30 p.m., and Sunday, 25 June 06 at 3.00 p.m. The MPO will present symphonic works like Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kije Suite (Op.60) and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.2 in C minor – ‘Little Russian’ (Op.17). The MPO will also collaborate with Sabah-born pianist Bobby Chen to perform Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Op.43).

The MPO ensemble returns to present a chamber concert on Tuesday, 27 June 06 at 6.00 p.m. The ensemble will perform Rossini’s Duet in D for Cello and Double Bass, Schumann’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1 in A minor (Op.105), Schubert’s String Trio in B and Ravel’s La Valse.

Come and be part of a musical extravaganza with the MPO and prominent artists at DFP!


Concert Details

Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers

Ticket Prices (MPO Series Saturday)
Premium: RM95, A Reserve: RM75, B Reserve: RM55 and C Reserve: RM25

Tickets Prices (MPO Series Sunday & The Age of Elegance Series)
Premium: RM85, A Reserve: RM65, B Reserve: RM40 and C Reserve: RM20

Tickets Prices (Organ Concert Series, Chamber Concert
& Music Appreciation Session)

All tickets RM10

Tickets Prices (International Series)
Premium: RM210, A Reserve: RM160, B Reserve: RM110 and C Reserve: RM55

Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday:10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights

Performance Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

Telephone Bookings : 03 - 2051 7007 Fax Bookings : 03 - 2051 7077

E-mail Bookings : dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS / MPO website:
www.malaysianphilharmonic.com

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

KLPac May 2006

Funny Thing Called Love (comedy)

Presenter:

KLPac
Date & Time:

4th – 6th May at 8.30pm and 7th May at 3.00pm
Venue:

Pentas 1, KLPac
Ticket Price:

RM50 and RM30 (students, disabled and sr. citizens)
Producer:

Ashvin Gidwani
Director:

Vijay Kenkre
Written by:

Late Professor Vasant Kanetkar
Adapted by:

Bharat Dabholkar
Cast:

Vijoo Khote, Smita Jaykar, Atul Parchure, Liladhar Kambli, Shivani Tanksale, Dimple Inamdar and Pushkar Shrotri.

Funny Thing Called Love will bring you from laughter to tears through the journey of LOVE. Professor Desai and his family live a contented life. Their household is overturned by the arrival of Melwyn and Dougy D’Costa, the owner of Car & Bar, Mumbai’s first garage-cum-bar. Breaking away from their family’s orthodox beliefs, Anushka Desai and Melwyn D’Costa elope to fulfill their quest for True Love. And what follows are the harsh realities of daily life…

Funny Thing Called Love is a fun-filled evening of comedy and entertainment brought to you by Mumbai’s top TV, theatre and film personalities. For more information, log on to
http://ftcl.indiatimes.com



Pebbles 3 (dance)

Presenter:

Rivergrass Dance Theatre
Date & Time:

5 & 6 May 2006 at 8.30pm & 7 May 2006 at 3pm
Venue:

Pentas 2, KLPac
Ticket Price:

RM57, RM37 and RM27 (students)
Fundraising ticket:

RM100 (for Malaysia’s representatives to Global Assembly 2006, Toronto)
Featuring:
Amy Len, Gan Chih Pei, Liu Yong Sean, Kiea Kuan Nam and Mew Chang Tsing
Music by:

Sunetra Fernando and Michael Veerapan (Rhythm in Bronze, by Five Arts Centre and The Actors Studio)

Rivergrass Dance Theatre presents Pebbles 3, a platform for both amateur and professional dancers to share the stage and exchange their experiences in dance. The first performance, “Catch That Thought”, will showcase graduates from the Rivergrass Dance training course along with talented young children aged between three and twelve years old. The second performance, will see some of the best dancers in Malaysia performing a piece about the emotions of “Qi” (Angin or Semangat) entitled “Qi.VI”. “Qi” plays a significant role in most Asian traditions.

Fundraising tickets are available to assist Malaysian representatives to attend and perform at the World Dance Alliance’s Global Assembly 2006, Toronto. In fact, “Qi.VI”, will be performed there. The very same team is also bidding for the Global Assembly 2008 to be hosted in Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, visit
http://www.rivergrass.com.my



All that Jazz – a date with Billy Cobham’s Culture Mix (concert)

Presenter:

Enlightened Planet
Date & Time:

20 May 2006 at 8.30pm
Venue:

Pentas 1, KLPac
Ticket Price:

RM220, RM160 and RM80

The legendary Billy Cobham first started playing in Panama, his birthplace, where he mastered the timbales, steel drums & congas. With his explosive drumming and wonderful personality, he has performed in a number of concerts and symphonies. Billy Cobham has accompanied an unending list of great performing artists including George Benson, Miles Davis, Freddy Hubbard, Roberta Flack and Peter Gabriel. If you are a jazz enthusiast, don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a dazzling performance by one of the world’s illustrious percussionists. His sensational performance is guaranteed to blow your minds away!



Troubadours / Open Doors (concert)

Presenter:

KLPac & Troubadours Enterprise
Date & Time:

21 May 2006 at 3.00pm
Venue:

IndiCine, KLPac
Ticket Price:

RM 12

Troubadours / Open Doors is monthly series of live performances and short-film screenings organized by KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise. It features talented Malaysians who write, perform and / or present 100% original material. With the ‘Open Doors’ concept, this series act as a much-needed platform for new musicians and filmmakers to showcase their work. Troubadours / Open Doors will take place on the third Sunday of each month. Those interested to showcase their music or short-films, please email your biodata, song lyrics (musicians only), synopsis (filmmakers only) and photo to
troubadourskl@gmail.com and ian@klpac.com.
For more information, log on to http://www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

4th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2005


Arts Awards Nominations Announced

Roll Out The Red Carpet, Break Out The Cocktail Dresses And Tuxedoes,
It’s The 4th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2005

Nominations for the 4th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2005 were announced today at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, the official hotel of the awards, by a host of luminaries including past award recipients actor-singer Sean Ghazi, dancer January Low and recording artiste Shanon Shah.
Nominees were announced in multiple categories honouring excellence in dance, music and theatre during the 2005 performing arts season. An independent judging commission of 31 artistes, critics and academics appointed by the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Committee selected the nominees in a record-breaking 38 competitive categories. (The complete list of judges follows.)


The 4th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2005 is organised by Kakiseni.com and carries the name of the title sponsor BOH Cameronian. Eligible productions staged between 1st January 2005 and 31st December 2005 were considered for nominations, and the judging commission deliberated over a record total of 25 dance productions, 20 music concerts and 42 theatre plays.
The 4th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2005 has added the following categories to the nominations: Best Actor In A Supporting Role, Best Theatre Production, Best Choreographer In A Mixed Bill, Best Choreographer In A Full Length Work, Best Artistic Direction In Dance, Best Dance Production, Best Music Production and Best Inter-Disciplinary Production (Special Mention).


Actor-playwright Jit Murad and singer Izlyn Ramli return for a second year as the hosts for the ceremony, which will be held at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur on Friday, 5th May 2006.

“We are looking forward to a great awards show this year,” states Jenny Daneels, co-founder of Kakiseni.com. “This has been a challenging season with many diverse productions. Each year we try to keep our ceremony fresh and lively, with participation by some of the performing arts world’s biggest personalities.”

"This is our biggest year in terms of the number of awards we are presenting," adds Kathy Rowland, director of Kakiseni.com for the past five years, "and we’re looking forward to getting everyone together again for a night to celebrate the year that was 2005."

In addition to honouring performing artistes and stage productions, the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards annually presents seven Special Awards, which include the BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award (past recipients were director Krishen Jit, dancer-choreographer Ramli Ibrahim and actor-producer Dato Faridah Merican), the Artseefartsee Cross- Cultural Champion Of The Arts Award, and the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Most Promising Artiste Award (presented previously to actor Mark Teh, musician Shanon Shah and writer Jerome Kugan).

The BOH Cameronian Arts Awards are bestowed annually on performing arts professionals for distinguished achievement and is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry. A limited number of tickets at RM40.00 will be sold to the public. List of Nominees and Tickets can be purchased online at www.kakiseni.com or by calling the Kakiseni.com hotline (03) 7493-4240.

Movie Carnival 2006

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Private Lives Exclusive Comedy Theatre Show at Hitlon KL

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Gardner & Wife Theatre Presents Wanton Me


Wanton Me 16th~28th May
more info
Tues ~ Thurs 9PM Fri 8PM 10.30PM Sat 5PM 9PM Sun 8PM

The title says it all! Two of Singapore's funniest comedians stand up and tell it - and sing it - like it is!

Laugh till you cry while they work their way through horny men, even hornier women, bird flu, multi-level marketing, George Bush, and oral sex.

This May, Selena Tan - last seen in Kuala Lumpur in the musical "Chang & Eng" - descends on Bangsar, abetted by her aide-de-camp Hossan "Magic Fingers" Leong , a grand piano, big hair, wacky lyrics, a forest of false eyelashes and mile-high shoes (and that's just Hossan's costumes!) KL may never recover!!

The Actors Studio @ Bangsar Shopping Centre
Tickets call: (03) 2094 0400 or (03) 2094 1400
Price: RM52 ~ RM92 (inclusive of ticketing charge)
Parental Advisory: 16+

Audition for Dama Orchestra’s New Production Butterfly Lovers The Musical

Producer / Artistic Director / Director: Pun Kai Loon
Producer / Music Director: Khor Seng Chew
Music Arrangement: Dr Loo Fung Chiat / Loo Fung Ying
Conductor: Gan Boon We

Audition Date & Venue
Audition is by appointment.
Saturday, April 22 (from 2.00pm) & Sunday, April 23 2006 (from 10.30am)
Dama Orchestra Studio, M-2-10 Plaza Damas, 60 Jln Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas, KL

Production Dates
Rehearsals: Mid-May to Mid-September, 2006
Performances: September 24 to October 15, 2006

General Audition Information
Casting call is sought for the following roles:
(a) Zhu Yingtai;
(b) Liang Shanbo;
(c) Zhu Yingtai’ Father;
(d) Zhu Yingtai’s Mother;
(e) Zhu Ying Tai’ Maid Yinxin;
(f) Liang Shan Bo’s Man Servant, Sijiu;
(g) Teacher;
(h) Headmistress;
(i) 8 Ensemble Acting-Singing-Dancing Roles; and
(j) A 12-Member Choir.

Proficiency in Mandarin is essential. You should prepare at least one Chinese song for your audition, with or without accompaniment.

Audition / Production Enquiry / Contact
Those interested, please contact:
Timothy Chan at 03-6201-9107 / 9108 / 012-233-5166 or at timothy@damaorchestra.com

Six2Eight in Then2Now at KLPac


Come and join Kuala Lumpur’s own Six2Eight as they take a retrospective look back through their twelve year catalogue of kicking accapella tunes in Then2Now!

Six2Eight take songs that either have already been given the accapella treatment by other exponents of the style, or pick songs that they like and vocally rework them with their voices taking the leads, instruments and rhythms.

With choreography by Edna Tan and lighting design by Kevin Tan, expect to be well and truly entertained by perennial SIX2EIGHT favourites such as “Stand By Me”, “Stupid Cupid” and “In The Mood” and check out the vocal treatments they’ll be giving to songs like “Sway”, the Black Eyed Peas “Let’s Get It Started” and Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated.”

Click here for more info about the show

Venue: Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur

Date & Time: 20th to 22nd April 2006, 8.30pm; 23rd April 3pm

Tickets: RM40 & RM25 (students, disabled and senior citizens)

Box Office: KLPac 03 4047 9000 and
TAS@BSC 03 2094 9400 or email tickets@klpac.com
http://www.six2eight.com/ or http://www.klpac.com/

Sunday, April 09, 2006

Troubadors - Open Doors


Launched in February, Troubadours / Open Doors is a monthly series of live performances and short-film screenings that is jointly organised by KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise. This new collaboration aims to feature talented Malaysians who write, perform and / or present 100% original material.

In the third installment of this series, Pak Pandir, champion of the Malay folk genre, will be performing alongside drums & percussions enthusiast, Tugu Drum Circle, and a 4-piece pop band, Ferns. Between the performances, there will be short-film screenings featuring the work of indie filmmakers Jeffrey Loh, Jimmy Choong, Chariwat Tan Paisarn and Nik Haslinda.

Troubadours / Open Doors takes place on the third Sunday of each month at KLPac's IndiCine. If you are interested to showcase your work, e-mail your biodata, song lyrics (for musicians), synopsis (for filmmakers) and photo to ian@klpac.com or troubadourskl@gmail.com.

For more information and location map of KLPac, log on to www.klpac.com.
For tickets, call KLPac's box office at: KLPac 03-4047 9000 or TAS@BSC 03-2094 9400