Hansel & Gretel – A Fairy Tale Opera
The Kuala Lumpur City Opera presents at klpac the classic fairy tale with a slight twist on the original story. Hansel and Gretel are punished by their mother and go into the forest to pick berries, which is where the adventure begins. They encounter curious characters like the Sandman, Dew Fairy, and the wicked Witch who turns the siblings into gingerbread. Kids aged six and above are welcome on all dates and on Family Fun Day (7 July), there’s no age limit. Tickets are going from RM88 to RM168 and there are special family packages available. The show runs from 5-8 July so book tickets now!
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4047 9000
klpac.org
Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions has opened in Kuala Lumpur and promises a fully interactive experience with over 70 exhibits to trick the mind and eye. It is part of a group which has similar museums in Europe and the Middle East, and this is their first opening in Asia. Head here for a fun afternoon of distortion and ‘how did that happen?’ moments – it’s always fun to confuse the kids! There’s a selection of rooms to explore including the Kaleidoscope (see many, many versions of yourself), the Vortex Tunnel where balance is key (or is it?), and what will be many kids’ favourite, the self-explanatory Head On A Platter. Tickets at RM35 (adults) and RM25 (kids below 15).
Ansa Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2110 2654
www.museumofillusions.my
High Tea and Fun Play Farming
Located in Templer Park, Mari House is an edu-retreat offering family-oriented activities. July sees a series of Fun Play Farming sessions where the kids learn where their vegetables come from and get to plant their own. The session lasts three hours and includes a herb garden sensory tour, picnic lunch and playing with dirt, which will be the highlight for the kids. High Tea is held on Saturdays and Sundays and is served as a picnic outdoors, weather permitting. If it rains, it’s served indoors. Kids get to run around the garden, play in the sand pit, trampoline or catch fish in the small creek. Parents get to chill out with a glass of wine (or tea)! Check their Facebook for dates and to book your place. Priced at RM80 (adults) and RM60 (kids 3-12), including food.
Lot 20, Jalan 3/2, Persiaran Bukit Takun
Templer Heights, Rawang
Selangor
Tel: 016-661 3083
fb.com/MariHouseTP
World Lion Dance Championships 2018
Head up to Genting to watch the best lion dance troupes in the world compete for top honours. This isn’t just your average lion dance, but the high-stilt acrobatic variety; so expect lots of nail-biting excitement. All kids like a good acrobatic lion dance and as it’s now been recognised as a sport, the competition at this event will be fierce. Teams from all around Southeast Asia, Australia, USA, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia are vying to be the best in the world. Preliminary rounds will be held on 20-21 July and the finals on 23 July. Tickets are available now and priced at RM51-RM117, and there are special room packages available if you want to make a weekend of it.
Arena of the Stars, Resorts World Genting
Genting Highlands
Pahang
Tel: 03-2718 1118
rwgenting.com
Try A Musical Theatre Class
The Story Book has great book-related activities for younger kids and is now offering more activities for the older ones. On 21 July, there will be a musical theatre trial class where they will learn choreography, breathing methods, theatre games, voice projection, and how to sing the chorus of ‘Singing In The Rain’. There will be two groups – Young Performers for kids aged 4-6, and Musical Theatre for 7-12. The class costs RM40, lasts an hour and is a good introduction to what musical theatre is all about.
E-1-13, Plaza Arkadia, Desa Park City
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 018-229 4361
thestorybook.my
