Backstage Bites: Holiday Edition

You may have watched countless performances but have you stepped backstage to see where all the magic happens? 

Here’s your chance to explore the spaces as well as stories that make klpac a unique and treasured home for the performing arts. There’s never a dull moment in our Backstage Bites guided tour as Ian Chow, klpac’s GM, shares who has occupied this 124-year-old heritage building, how klpac got its start and why it won the Adaptive Re-use Award for its design. Venture into areas normally off-limits to the public like our catwalk and ask us any questions you may have.

Want to make a day of it? We’ve curated the ultimate 3-in-1 experience. After the tour, indulge in a sumptuous set dinner at Bistro Richard known for its idyllic and cozy setting, followed by an evening of great music with The klpac Symphonic Band’s Ultimate Music Crawl II concert. From folk dances and playful marches to jazzy tunes and band favourites, you’ll be amazed by how versatile the band is.

Plan the day your way – join the tour on its own or enjoy the ultimate experience bringing you from backstage to concert (we recommend all 3 of course).

After a busy 2026, it’s the perfect way to cap the year. Slow down, open your heart & mind to an all-new experience and make great memories.

For private groups and customised tour experiences, please email: karyeewong@klpac.org

Date: 5 Dec 2026 (Sat)
Registration Time: 4:00pm 
Start Time: 4:30pm
Gathering Point: Ground Floor, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Itinerary
4.00pm – Guests Arrival. Registration at Lobby (Ground Floor), klpac
4.30pm – 5.30pm - Backstage Bites Guided Tour
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Dinner at Richard Bistro
8:30pm - 10:00pm - Ultimate Music Crawl II

Age Limit
Recommended for ages 10 and above. Parents or guardians are responsible for accompanying and supervising their children.

Please note:
● The sharing session and tour will be conducted in English.
● Limited to 40 participants only.
● Participants should be dressed comfortably and closed toe shoes must be worn for safety reasons (no heels, no sandals etc). 
● You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as the tour involves walking up and down stairs.Studio AD and backstage areas are not wheelchair accessible.
● Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration.
● There will be no replacement session / tour for absentees.
● The fee is non-refundable.
● In the event that the masterclass does not commence, klpac will refund the fee fully to the participant.
● Please ensure that you qualify for the tour based on the age stated (10 years old and above) before completing your purchase. No refunds will be entertained.
● By joining this event, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material.

About Ian Chow
Ian is currently attached to The Actors Studio (Malaysia) and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) as its Group General Manager. He is also the Company Director of the Young Choral Academy as well as Board Member of The Actors Studio Foundation.

Since his foray into the arts in 2002, he has been involved in more than 100 local productions in various management and creative roles. This includes sitting in the director’s chair of a multitude of music productions, his forte, some of which were nominated and have won various Malaysian BOH Cameronian Arts Awards since 2014.

He is currently the Co-Festival Director of the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF), Malaysia’s largest free-for-all arts festival.

When time calls for it, Ian has and will continue to work with various government agencies to play a role as one of the voices for change in the country’s art policies and development.

Ian holds a Master in Performance Studies from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.