Reviews of current and coming shows and events in Penang.
Syiok Sendiri 5: Back to School! September 30th-October 2nd
A must see !!!! Syiok Sendiri is Penang Comedy at its finest. A group of twenty-somethings give you life on the island as it is – weird – funny – relentlessly unique and queer – always honest …well what can I say, your cheek muscles will hurt from all that laughter...
Songs in Strokes, Until January 2nd 2017
Up-and-coming Malaysian artist Mandy Maung has her first solo exhibition in Penang. Entitled “Songs in Strokes”, the paintings show sympathetic portraits of contemplative women, against vibrant, colourful backgrounds. giving them a wholly contemporary feel. The...
The Glass Menagerie, September 22nd to 24th
The Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac) is staging “The Glass Menagerie” from 22nd to 24th September. This classic American play, set in the era of the Great Depression, was written by Tennessee Williams. When the play premiered in 1944 Tennessee Williams,...
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, September 11th
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge has been leading the chapel services in this ancient university college since 1866, although has only included female voices since 1971. Subsequently it has gained an international reputation as one of the leading university...
Moved by Padi, August 27-28
Honouring green swaths of paddy might seem to be clutching at straws as a basis for a performance act. But, if you think about it, it holds more meaning than may appear at first glance. In East and Southeast Asia, paddy fields and their crop – rice – are an integral...
Smashed, August 27th and 28th
You are cordially invited to a tea party you will never forget … UK-based Gandini Juggling is known for its virtuoso performances which are revolutionising circus performances the world over. The Gandinis have already performed over 5,000 shows in 50 countries...
Triptyque, August 26th and 27th
If you like Cirque de Soleil you will like this. Seven artists juggling, dancing, prancing, hanging from ropes, balancing on hands and heads … Canadian troupe Les 7 Doigts de la Main perform mind-boggling tricks that blur the lines between contemporary dance and...
Obscura Festival of Photography, August 15th-31st
This is the fourth year that the Obscura Festival has taken place during the George Town festival. Each year, the festival hosts a series of exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews and slide shows. This year the Festival offers us eleven exhibitions, taking...
Connecting the Lights, 21st August
Considering Penang’s size and relative obscurity, the state has attracted and cultivated personalities that have been made famous for influencing the world. Of course, Francis Light stands out as being the first to establish Penang as a British colony. His son,...