Reviews of current and coming shows and events in Penang.
Physical Meditation, Solo Exhibition by Si Jie Loo, Until February 4th 2018
As an artist, Si Jie Loo is one to be admired. And much of what makes her worthy of admiration is distilled in “Physical Meditation”, an exhibition as tender as the traditional yet contemporary infused music that is played in the background at Hin Bus Depot. The...
Sunday Pop Up Market at Hin Bus Depot, Every Sunday
The weekly Pop Up Market at contemporary arts centre Hin Bus Depot started back in 2015 with a handful of stalls and a mission to provide a platform for entrepreneurs, crafters, artisans and performers to showcase their products, crafts and talent. Since then it has...
Story Party Penang | True Dating Stories, Jan 16-18th 2018
Think your dating life is bad? Think again Having a humorous love life is a useful part of any comedian’s toolbox. The best stand-up comedy about dating would make you realize that “Hey! I’m not the only one who feels this way!” It would also give you just the right...
Stamford Raffles, Jim Thompson and Southeast Asian Art, January 16th & 18th 2018
The Arts Society (https://theartssociety.org), founded in the 1960s, is a global network of 385 local groups which invite expert lecturers to share their specialist knowledge about the arts to the 90,000+ people who have joined because of their shared curiosity for...
As You Like It, All-female Comedy, January 29th and 30th 2018
Ride on with us through all the countryside, With comedies and tragedies of old; Four actors upon bikes are wont to ride, To play the greatest stories ever told. Shakespeare’s coming back to Penang on two wheels! The HandleBards is a troupe of cycling actors...
Family Christmas Concert December 22nd and 23rd 2017
The annual Christmas concert of the Actors Studio Chorus and Orchestra at penangpac is a popular event in the run up to the festive season, and as usual tickets are selling fast. This is the eighth Family Christmas Concert to be directed in Penang by Martin...
Seniloka Art Festival, December 9th-10th 2017
Penang has a brand new arts festival, and it is all about celebrating local culture and creativity. Supported by MBPP and Think City, and curated and managed by local arts groups Roots Fest, Localhouz and Literaseni, the intent is for Seniloka Art Festival...
“8”, An Exhibition at ChinaHouse, Until December 20th 2017
Recently opened at ChinaHouse, "8" is a group exhibition by an eclectic group of eight women artists. Some are trained, other are self taught, and all are from diverse backgrounds and professions. For some of them, art is a passion, for others it is a way to earn a...
Ten Days Three Festivals – November 24th until December 3rd 2017
2017 marks the sixth anniversary of Penang’s annual “Ten Days Three Festivals” season, a veritable relay race of festivals. First off the starting line is the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF), which will be held from November 24th until November 26th. Since its...