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Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories

George Town Festival

Venue:

BATU Cafe & Bar, Penang

Date: 18–21/07/2024

Time: 8:30PM, 12:01AM

Language: English

Category: Music

Overview
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Price

RM68.00, RM80.00, RM85.00, RM100.00

from

RM68.00

Duration: 105 minutes with intermission (15 minutes)

Recommended for: 16 years old and above

What happens when songs from beloved musicals meet personal stories full of humour and heart?

Veteran Malaysian actor Chacko Vadaketh takes audiences on a fun, cheeky, yet thoughtful journey of a shared history, of family and friends, and of nationhood.

Ticketing

Thursday

18^th

Jul 2024

8:30PM (GMT+8)

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Friday

19^th

Jul 2024

8:30PM (GMT+8)

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Saturday

20^th

Jul 2024

8:30PM (GMT+8)

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Sunday

21^st

Jul 2024

12:01AM (GMT+8)

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About

What happens when songs from beloved musicals meet personal stories full of humour and heart?

Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories is a solo show featuring popular Malaysian actor Chacko Vadaketh, with delightful accompaniment from an accomplished ensemble of musicians. It is a celebration of both his life and of Malaysia through his favourite songs and stories that sold out in Kuala Lumpur last year.

Featuring anecdotes of his colourful life: from his childhood in Kerala, carefree student days in Cambridge, to being a lawyer in Kuala Lumpur, an actor in Los Angeles and beyond.

Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories takes audiences on a fun, cheeky, yet thoughtful journey of a shared history, of family and friends, and of nationhood.

Ticket Price

*Ticket price inclusive of one drink

	Thursday	Friday & Saturday
Original Price	RM 80	RM 100
Early Bird 20/5 - 9/6	RM 68	RM 85

Additional & Accessibility Info

Age Limit: Recommended for audiences aged 16 years and above.
Latecomer Policy: Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
Language: Performed in English.
Note: The performance consists of two sets (45 minutes each), with a 15-minute interval in between.

Artist Bio

Chacko Vadaketh

Chacko Vadaketh is an actor, producer, voice-over artist and host with over 30 years of experience, having worked in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Los Angeles. A former lawyer who studied acting in the United States, Chacko has appeared in shows on CBS, ASTRO, BBC and Mediacorp. He has appeared in numerous stage productions throughout his illustrious career, including the sellout Shakespeare Goes Bollywood at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac).

Creative Team

Written Presented & Performed by Chacko George Vadaketh
Music Direction & Piano – Loh Ui LI
Violin – Jae Sern Lim
Bass Guitar – Wafi
Production & Stage Management – PH7 Production Management
Graphic Design and Videography – Wei Jun

Special Thanks

Saidah Rastam (Concept and Direction)
Sheena Gurbakash (Script)
Tan Sri VC George
Daphne Choy
Lim Yunn Sheng of Batu
BoboKL
George Town Heritage Hotels
George Town Festival 2024 Team