10 Performances in Malaysia That You Shouldn't Miss

In late 19 century, Chinese immigrant who shared common surname travelled down south from China in search of better settlement and established the Clan Jetties (Ong, Lim, Chew, Tan, Lee, Yeoh, New Jetty, Peng Aun, Koay) at the shoreline of Penang Island. "Folklore By The Sea" is a live theatrical show set in the heart of Chew Jetty, a well-known tourist destination in Penang. With thoughtfully curated Live Performance/ Drama as well as interesting Story Telling show about "Our Clan Jetties", the audience is taken back in time to the good old days when life was simpler and the sea provided a source of sustenance. The materialization of Folklore By The Sea will go beyond just being a platform for live shows and also a venue provider that creates opportunities of various artistic offerings, educational programmes to nurture new talents as well as outreach programmes to promote Penang heritage culture in ways that elevate its profile locally and internationally.

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, located in the middle of the PETRONAS Twin Towers, is a concert hall dedicated to classical music. Home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

MUD: THE STORY OF KUALA LUMPUR, The Musical, traces the story of the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur's early beginnings as a small agricultural village of the 1850s, to an industrial tin mining town of the 1880s, and to becoming the administrative capital of the Federated Malay States in 1896. It's told through the lives of three friends who find that by facing their challenges living in this growing town, they find themselves too. MUD infuses traditional theatre form with modern theatrical technology. This 1-hour musical is a visual feast that will not only excite all visitors to Malaysia, it also commemorate the bricks that built this city we call our home. MUD is housed within the 112-year-old Panggung Bandaraya, or City Theatre, built at the confluence of Klang River and Gombak River. This building rose among the KL's early architecture. A Moorish façade wraps this building, which has been classified as a heritage building under the Antiquities Act. MUD: THE STORY OF KUALA LUMPUR is presented by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), a project by Visit KL, and produced by Tiara Jacquelina, award-winning producer of Puteri Gunung Ledang and P.Ramlee The Musical under Enfiniti Vision Media.

ENCORE MELAKA . IMPRESSION SERIES is an immersive performance with a series of untold stories of Melaka, which reflects a society that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. The 70-minute long mega show recounts the long-forgotten tales: stories of the early voyagers, legacy of Cheng Ho’s diplomatic mission, indigenous settlement and cross-cultural encounters such as the Baba Nyonya. Expect to see astounding projection mapping, intricate theatre props and costumes, and experience first in Southeast Asia, 360-degree rotating audience platform facing a 240-meter-long stage with multiple stages. The inclusiveness of Melaka is expressed through the blend of traditional and contemporary dance performed by 200 Malaysian performers. Directed by Wang Chaoge, the creative force behind the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony, Encore Melaka is the newest offering from China’s iconic Impression Series.

28,902 came to watch our show last year! Now its your time! Enjoy one of the best live cultural show in Kuala Lumpur together with our international buffet. The dance show consist of major ethnic in Malaysia including Malay, Chinese, Indian & Borneo. During the show, guest can participate on stage with the guidance of the dancers. Come and try it out!

Bringing to life 6 centuries of history, Melaka Alive is a ticketed experience among the existing heritage buildings and museums in Melaka. Attractions include special effects theatres and historical shows as well as Malaysian arts and crafts.