Reviews of current and coming shows and events in Penang.
Forkbeard: A Viking Musical Odyssey, March 20th-22nd 2020
The all-singing, all-dancing musical is now becoming an annual event to be looked forward to in the Penang theatre calendar. Globe-trotter turned Penang resident Dr. Nancy Jenster, who premiered her shows “Abbie & the A Team” and “One Minute to Midnight” in...
Flowers For My Valentine, Until March 8th
Another heartwarming exhibition is being held by The Art Gallery, Penang with the theme of love and affection, a theme we need especially in this time of difficulties and unknown challenges. This exhibition features works done by the great masters of Malaysian art...
A Date with Faridah, February 9th 2020
Why not settle down for an an afternoon of light entertainment, a classic variety show, at penangpac on February 9th? For the third time, Dato’Dr. Faridah Merican, known as the First Lady of Malaysian Theatre, has curated a 90 minute programme showcasing lots of...
Art Memoirs of Cheung Pooi Yip, Until December 31st 2019
This exhibition of Cheung Pooi Yip’s work is in memory of him, as he sadly passed away earlier this year in his home town of Sungai Petani, Kedah. He was well known amongst established Malaysian artists for many reasons, but mostly because of his humble and dedicated...
Christmas Music in December 2019
December is a time of year when many of us, religious or otherwise, enjoy listening to the familiar melodies of Christmas music, carols and songs. Every year in Penang we are lucky enough to have a great line up of concerts, and 2019 is no exception. Always a great...
Penang Street Food Festival, November 23rd-24th 2019
The Penang Street Food Festival is back for its third year, with two days dedicated to Penang’s favourite cuisine. This year’s food extravaganza will bring together around 100 hawkers, with something to appeal to everyone’s taste buds, all crammed within a few...
George Town Literary Festival, Nov 21-24 2019
The award-winning George Town Literary Festival returns for its 9th year with the jam-packed schedule of book launches, workshops and conversations with writers over one weekend that we have come to expect. This year's festival theme, “forewords/afterwords”, is...
Forbidden Fruit, Until December 8th 2019
This exhibition, newly opened at ChinaHouse Art Space, comprises 100 works on paper by Malaysian artist Rebecca Duckett-Wilkinson. The pieces deal generally with women, their bodies, & sexuality, and attitudes around these in Malaysia in general and in...
Tales From Malaysia Baru (27 Nov – 1 Dec 2019)
“Everyone wanted to change the government but no one is willing to change themselves” is the message that critically-acclaimed Penang-based playwright Fa Abdul wants to communicate with her new feature-length comedy, Tales from Malaysia Baru. The two-hour play set in...