The Swimming Instructor
Date: 04–07/12/2025
Time: 8:00PM, 3:00PM
Language: English
Category: Theatre
Duration: 80 minutes without an intermission
Doors Open: 15 minutes before the event
Seating: Free Seating
Recommended for: 13 years old and above
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Duration: 80 minutes without an intermission
Doors Open: 15 minutes before the event
Seating: Free Seating
Recommended for: 13 years old and above
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About
“When I let go of all the air in my lungs,
I sink to the bottom of the darkness…
I see the bubbles rising, forming a trail
...all the way back up to the light.”
Award-winning Singaporean playwright Desmond Sim’s The Swimming Instructor is back to make a splash again!
This sizzling poolside drama revolves around a no-nonsense swimming instructor called Guan who, unbeknownst to him, becomes an object of affection (and desire!). Enter Jan, a rich girl with little direction in life, and Dave, an ad exec who is extremely regimented down to the number of laps he swims. The trio form a quick and unique bond over suntan lotion and past secrets.
Will Guan’s admirers discover what's lurking beneath his seemingly calm surface? Can Guan teach them a thing or two about life aside from a few swimming strokes?
Strap on your life vest and be ready to be swept by the undercurrents of love, lust and loss in this funny yet moving tale directed by Christopher Ling (Best Direction, BOH Cameronian Arts Award 2012 & 2023). Last staged at klpac in 2009, the upcoming staging features original music composed by Marco George with sound design by Kirthana Kuhendran and Scenography by Yusman Mokhtar.
Age limit: Recommended for 13 years old and above. Parental Guidance Advised.
Advisory: The show also contains mature content & haze will be used.
MEDIA REVIEW
"Witty script!
Hilarious and charming!
Heartbreakingly poignant..." THE FLYING INKPOT
Ticket Price :
| Category | Early Bird (Ends on 16 Nov) | Price ( 17 Nov onwards) |
| Cat 1: Patron of The Arts* | RM 100 | RM 100 |
| Cat 2: Regular | RM 40 | RM 68 |
| Cat 3: Concession ** | N/A | RM 48 |
| Group of 2 - Lovebirds | N/A | RM 120 |
| Group of 3 - Threesome | N/A | RM 150 |
*POTA are arts patrons who wish to make a monetary gift on top of the ticket value. POTA ticket holders will have access to the reserved seating section and will be acknowledged on klpac’s website.
**Concession Bookings (Students / PWDs / Seniors > 60) – Please WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with the necessary details (name, student’s ID / IC, school name & department, phone and email for verification).
Pomotions
| Category | Regular |
| Eslite Malaysia White Card Members# / Yamatatsu Customers | 5% off regular-priced ticket |
| Eslite Malaysia Gold / Black Card Members# / CITY+ Listeners / Open Table & Bar / HiParents | 10% off regular-priced ticket |
#Eslite members: WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with a screenshot of your eslite member card to get a promo code.
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Scriptwriting Workshop: Writing A Memorable Short Play by Desmond Sim
The Swimming Instructor playwright, Desmond Sim (MA, National University of Singapore & Winner for Best Original Script at DBS Life! Theatre Awards), will be conducting a 3-day scriptwriting workshop at TAS Academy @ klpac. Perfect for beginners!
Date & Time:
- 3 Dec (Wed) @ 7.00pm-10.00pm
- 6 Dec (Sat) @ 10.00am - 1.00pm
- 7 Dec (Sun) @ 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Venue: Level 3, Studio 5 @ klpac
Age: 16 year old and above
Class Size: 6 – 12 pax
Enquiry: WhatsApp / Call TAS Academy at +60 18 266 3383
| Category | Early Bird (Ends 16 Nov) | Regular (17 Nov onwards) |
| 3-day Workshop for New TASA Student | RM 600* | RM 650* |
| 3-day Workshop for TASA Returning Student | RM 550 | RM 600 |
| Bundle Package 1 (1 ticket to The Swimming Instructor + 3-day Scriptwriting Workshop) for New TASA Student | RM 640* | RM 690* |
| Bundle Package 2 (1 ticket to The Swimming Instructor + 3-day Scriptwriting Workshop) for TASA Returning Student | RM 590 | RM 640 |
*Inclusive of a RM50 registration fee for new TASA students.
About TAS Seni Teater Rakyat
Since its inception in 1989, The Actors Studio has been presenting groundbreaking theatre in Malaysia. In 2006, it created The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat arm to bridge the gap between the arts and the people in line with the National Arts and Culture Department’s efforts to ‘merakyatkan seni’.
The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat’s inaugural project was Alfian Sa’at’s “Anak Bulan di Kampong Wa’ Hassan” which toured to five villages in Peninsular Malaysia. Since then, it has re- staged many classics such as “Philadelphia, Here I Come!”, “Uda dan Dara” and “Rashomon”. It has also revived interest in traditional art forms through productions like “A Night of Cantonese Opera” and “Mak Yong Titis Sakti”.
The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat has also been a key driver behind the development of new content. It has premiered works such as “The Taste of Water”, “Kandang” (based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm), a BM version of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” and “Dato’ Seri” (based on Macbeth). In addition to on-going series like “Don’t Let...” and “Dancebox” to promote new content, it also initiated The New Play Project for emerging playwrights.
In 2016, it mounted a year-long Shakespeare 400 season. Two productions “Shakespeare Goes Bollywood” and “Richard III” was named the “Best of 2016” by the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. Richard III won 6 other awards. The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat continues to bring quality and accessible theatre with a strongly Malaysian voice. The Actors Studio just celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019.
Creative & Production Team
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Director: Christopher Ling
Playwright: Desmond Sim
Cast: Andy Poon, Kai Chalmers, Tania Ashwini
Composer: Marco George
Sound Designer: Kirthana Kuhendran
Scenography: Yusman Mokhtar
Assistant Production Stage Manager: Jech Wong
Assistant Stage Manager: Lakshmi Ahrunagiry
Stage Crew: Raihan
Technicians: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi, Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran, Zulkifli Bin Md Saleh (e-Joy)
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & The Actors Studio Team List
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Associate Artistic Director: Christopher Ling
Group General Manager: Ian Chow
General Manager (Marketing Communications): Ang Yue May
Assistant General Manager (Publicity & Marketing): Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Senior Technicians: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi, Mohd Faridzuan Bin Abd Rahim
Junior Technician: Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran
Theatre Manager: Muhammad Hazim Bin Mansur
Front of House & Theatre Supervisor: Alice Tan
Assistant Production Stage Managers: Hafiza Husna, Jech Wong
FOH Executive / Production Assistant: Ahmad Daniel Haikal Bin Ahmad Taufek
Production Stage Assistant: Jeshwin Gill
Orchestra Manager: Soo Choy Wah
Senior Art Director: Joel Wong
Publicist: Wong Kar Yee
Multimedia Content Creator / Videographer: Chong Soong Tee
Assistant Box Office Supervisors: Jennifer John, Vaideggy Vijayasagaran
Accounts Manager: Esther Kuan
Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin): Amanda Chan
Head of Academy: Kimmy Kiew
Academy Administrator: Harsvini Loganathan
TUTAS Coordinator: Xavier Chen
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Instructor: Toh Wei Keith
Personal Assistant to Artistic Director: Farah Nadia
Personal Assistants to Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Farah Nadia & Amanda Chan
Assistant Maintenance Manager: Selva Rajoo
Security Manager: Balasubramaniam Ganapathy
Assistant Security Manager: Mahendra Karuppiah
Senior Security Officer: Shandre Sakran Kumaravale
Security Officers: Balasivasubramaniam Arunasalam, Nadarajan Maruthamuthu, Parameshvaran Perumal
