Spin city: Cantonese Opera
COLOURFUL costumes. Distinct make-up. Melodramatic stories. And haunting music. All these elements make up Cantonese opera. Yet, this unique art form, once so popular, is slipping away, overtaken in popularity by other more contemporary art forms.
The Actors Studio, through its Teater Rakyat programme, will attempt to revive the glorious days of Cantonese Opera and in doing so, open it up to a wider audience.
Brought to life will be excerpts from three well-known Chinese classics – Dream Of The Red Chamber’s ‘Reunion in the Dream’ (Wan Kwok Lei Han Tin), The Mirror Reunion’s ‘Seducing the General’ (Chut Gong Sap Joi Ling Fa Mong) and General Dik Ching’s ‘In Pursuit of the General’ (Deik Ching Zhi Zhui Fu).
Although it’s all going to be performed in Cantonese, there’ll still be a brief introduction on each piece in English and Cantonese.
The show will be directed by Kam Sin Kiew, a Hong Kong native who has lived and breathed Cantonese Opera all her life, and has performed with great names in Hong Kong and around the world.
Where: Pentas 2, KLPac, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, KL
When: Nov 13-14, 8.30pm & Nov 15, 3pm
Admission: RM30/RM18 (students, seniors and disabled). Call 03-40479000 or visit: www.klpac.org.
Compiled by
INTAN MAIZURA AHMAD KAMAL
TODAY
Mean Machines 2009
Where: Highway Autocity, North South Highway, Juru Interchange, Juru, Penang
When: Noon-midnight.
THE Mean Machinesis the largest performance motorsport and motorshow in Penang. Held annually, there’ll be a modified car competition, classic car gymkhana, pocket bike demo, exotic super car and bikes display and the Search for Miss Mean Machines! Free admission.
A Tribute to Lee Joo For
Where: Art Salon@SENI, Lot 55350, Changkat Duta Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, KL
When: Till Nov 12, 10am-6pm. Call 03-62031919.
ART exhibition commemorating veteran artist Lee Joo For’s 80th birthday.
Flamenco - Introductory Course
Where: KLPac Academy, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, KL
When: Nov 1, 15, 22 and 29. 2pm-3.30pm
Admission: RM50 (registration)
Course Fee: RM300. Call 03-40479063
LEARN the basics of this fiery dance through this workshop series conducted by professional flamenco dancer, teacher and choreographer, Kayla Maxey.
MONDAY
The Magic Moment
Where: The Annexe Gallery, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, KL
When: Nov 2-15
AUSTRALIAN artist Barbara McKay paints the magic of KL in her abstract expressionist style, beautifully capturing the speed of changes and contrasts that occur on a daily basis in our bustling capital.
TUESDAY
Monti & Logi with Double Trouble
Where: The Actors Studio @ Lot 10, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
When: Nov 3-7, 8.30pm
Admission: RM38 to RM108. Call 03-21422009, 03-21432009, 03-40479000
comedians Monti and Logi are back to entertain, together with two of the country’s young funny troublemakers – Papi Zak and Kuah Jenhan – in a show of parodies, stand-ups, satire and audience engagement.
WEDNESDAY
Art@NEC – Art and Design Show
Where: Badan Warisan Malaysia, No 2, Jalan Stonor, KL
When: Nov 4-7, 10am-5.30pm (closed Sundays and public holidays)
STUDENTS and staff showcase their creativity in a variety of artistic disciplines. There’ll also be a series of workshops such as clay for kids and batik making for the public to try out. Advance registration required. Visit www.badanwarisan.org.my.
THURSDAY
Latitudes in Transit
Where: Wisma Kebudayaan SGM, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
When: Nov 5-8, 11am-6pm
CHECK out the works of 10 leading contemporary Mexican women painters, highlighting the ways they interpret time, either as the passing of events or as the intermittent manner in which culture reflects society. Free admission.
Dance demo
Where: Persatuan Sri Ramakrishna Sarada, 36, Jalan 10/7, off Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya
When: 7pm
Admission: Donation RM25; 03-77834337; 012-2171274
THE Dhananjayans, renowned bharatanatyam dancers and teachers, will present a lecture-demonstration. V.P. Dhananjayan and his wife Shanta founded the dance academy, Bharatakalanjali (www.bharatakalaanjali.org), in Chennai and are viewed as living legends. The Dhananjayans were awarded the Padmabhushan by the Indian Government this year for their work in promoting bharatanatyam for over 50 years. Proceeds go to the Persatuan Sri Ramakrishna Sarada, Malaysia.
FRIDAY
Da Vinci – The Genius
Where: Pusat Sains Negara, Bukit Kiara, KL
When: Nov 6-Jan 17, 2010, 9am-6pm
Admission: RM13-RM25. Call 03-20921150/03-74933010
CHECK out Leonardo da Vinci’s notes on geometry, engineering, flora, physics and anatomical sketches as well as models of some of his creations. On interest might be the section dedicated to the Mona Lisa, which reveals 25 secrets about the painting.
SATURDAY
Rhythm Of The 21st Century
Where: Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, KL
When: Nov 7-Jan 24, 2010
SCULPTURES and paintings by Raja Shahriman Raja Azzidin in an exhibition based on war but whose underlying notion is about the innate human nature that constantly engages in prevalent conflicts, taking cue from what transpired through the ages. Free admission.
SUNDAY
SSL Diabetes Walk 09
Where: SSL (Puchong) Dialysis and Stroke Rehabilitation Centre, Lot PT 39480, Jalan Industri PBP3, Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong, Selangor
When: Nov 8, 6.30am-11.30am
Admission: RM15. Call 03-58829115/03-58911476 (Adeline)
BE a part of this charitable walk to raise awareness for diabetes in conjunction with Diabetes Day. Lucky draws, goodie bags, and free food sampling await.
DATES TO KEEP
One Load of Bull Jit
Where: PJ Live Arts Theatre, Jaya One, PJ
When: Nov 24-29 (8.30pm),
Nov 29 (3pm)
Admission: RM45 to RM65 (matinee). Call: 03-22419999 or visit www.ticketcharge.com.my.
playwright, raconteur, actor and ‘aspiring ballon boy’, Jit Murad (right) takes to the stage to foist anecdotal musings on love, life, toothpaste and a whole load of bull!
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