Transitions
'Transitions', written by Marina Tan, is a play about human resilience and a life of past glories and present struggles. The story revolves around Kathy Khan (played by Faridah Merican), founder of the SeniSound Heritage Radio Station, who suffers a massive stroke just after wrapping up the station's 10th anniversary celebrations. The production also features Na’a Murad and Shamaine Othman. Watch how the story unveils on 23-26 May at klpac.
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan
off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 4047 9000
Preloved Is Reloved
On 11-12 May, the popular secondhand market Preloved is Reloved returns, featuring over 60 vendors. Stalls will be spread across the three event spaces of APW Bangsar – The Bookmark, The Bindery and The Canopy – and there will be a great selection of preloved items, from clothes and jewellery to homeware and art. Look forward to fantastic bargains and lots of food and drinks to fuel up.
29, Jalan Riong
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur
Emily Tresidder at The Joke Factory
Catch Australian comic Emily Tresidder 10 and 11 May when she performs at The Joke Factory for the first time. As a popular up-and-coming comic, she has already made her mark on the Melbourne and Sydney comedy scenes and performs regularly at fringe festivals, garnering great reviews from the audience and critics. Tickets are priced at RM50 (online booking) and RM60 at the door.
27, Level G3, Block C5, Publika
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 013 523 1491
Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour
Jason Mraz returns to Malaysia for the third time bringing his brand of feel-good pop and positivity to the stage at the Axiata Arena on 13 May. The tour follows the release of his 6th album ‘Know’, which was released in August last year. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to book now to watch this talented singer-songwriter.
Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil
Kuala Lumpur
The Music of James Horner
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is paying tribute to movie soundtracks by Academy Award-winning composer, James Horner. From 25-26 May, the orchestra will perform memorable music of hit films like 'Titanic', 'Avatar' and 'Star Trek', led by conductor Anthony Weeden. Tickets are available here.
Level Two, Tower Two, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Tel: 03 - 2331 7008
Wesak Day
Wesak Day (19 May) celebrates Buddha’s birthday, as well as his enlightenment and achievement of Nirvana. If you’re in Penang, experience the celebrations on 18 May when devotees make their way to temples to meditate and perform charitable acts. Join the candle-lit procession that starts at 6pm from the Malaysian Buddhist Association where the colourful floats are a big attraction.
Womberang
On 30, 31 May and 1 June, The KL Players will be presenting Sue Townsend’s 'Womberang', a short play and comedy set in a NHS waiting room during the mid-80s. Filled with humour, tragedy and drama, the play is directed by Josh Blake and will run for three nights at The Royal Commonwealth Society. Tickets are priced at RM50.
Royal Commonwealth Society, 4 Jalan Birah
Bukit Damansara
Kuala Lumpur
