Front Row
Front Row
Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don't believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.Social links:
Into Still Life
Into Still Life is a performance that invites us to slow our pace and notice the quiet relationships between stillness and movement. It looks at how tension, balance, and presence shape our experience of the world. We hear more from the artists behind it, Aiwei Foo and Kent Lee, from the Shaman Tea…
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TEKKA - Audiovisual Festival
Audiovisual art can sound a little mysterious if you’ve never encountered it, but TEKKA wants to change that. The festival is making its first appearance in Kuala Lumpur with performances, workshops, and conversations that invite everyone to explore how sound and visuals can interact. Here to guide…
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Jalinan x Little River Festival 2025
Taman Melawati is about to come alive with a very special community festival, one that brings together arts, environment, youth, and neighbourhood spirit. It’s called the Jalinan x Little River Festival 2025, and it’s the first time two grassroots movements are joining forces: Jalinan, a monthly ar…
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Exchange for Peace 2025
There’s a big music exchange happening, one that brings together orchestras, choirs, young musicians, dancers, and composers from both Malaysia and Australia. It’s called Exchange for Peace, and it blends world premieres, children’s choirs, and Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man in a celebration of collab…
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Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025
The Shantanand Festival of Arts returns this year with a joyful celebration of music, dance, theatre and storytelling, all brought together under one roof by the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur. Now in its 8th edition, the festival has grown into a beloved cultural highlight, drawing audiences fro…
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Kapitan – The Musical
We often hear Yap Ah Loy’s name in our history books, but a new production presented by Opus Harmonia Association and co-organised by the PJ Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is giving his story fresh life, through theatre and symphonic music. It’s Kapitan – The Musical, and we're joined by the creati…
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The Swimming Instructor
Back in 2009, The Swimming Instructor had its Malaysian debut under the direction of Christopher Ling, and it left a strong mark on audiences here. Sixteen years later, he’s revisiting the play with a brand new cast and an original soundtrack by composer Marco George. It’s a chance to see how this …
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Entourage - Murder Amongst Friends
Every now and then, something remarkable resurfaces, in this case, a ‘lost play’ from the archives of Jit Murad. Entourage – Murder Amongst Friends was written back in 2000 but never staged, until now. As part of JitFest 2025, Dramalab is giving it the spotlight, premiering with an ensemble cast ex…
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The ILHAM Art Show 2025
Three years ago, ILHAM Gallery launched a new platform to encourage Malaysian artists to dream big - to experiment, to take risks, to create something entirely new. That platform became The ILHAM Art Show, and this year, it’s back with its second edition, featuring twenty artists and collectives wh…
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Ode To The Life Stream: Final Fantasy VII Chamber Concert
Gamers and music lovers, this one’s for you! Ode to the Lifestream is a chamber concert celebrating the unforgettable soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII, brought to life by a nine-piece ensemble. It’s presented by EnkeEnyo Music and the Zephyr Flute Ensemble, and joining us to share what to expect are…
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