[LIVE PERFORMANCE] Storytelling Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Co-Directors: Lim Kien Lee & Johnny Gillett
Performers: Lim Soon Heng, Nurul Sofia, Nave VJ
Stage manager: Zul Zamir (TBC)
Tech support: Zul Zamir (TBC)

KL Shakespeare Player

From an informal group that started in 2011, we have established ourselves as the only theatre company in Malaysia that focuses on Shakespeare’s works. Each year, we draw a diverse audience to watch Shakespeare performed live. We do so without running away from his language.
 
Our production in 2017, SD: Macbeth has traveled to 14 locations, performed more than 40 shows to over 6500 pairs of eyes. Apart from KL, we have traveled to Langkawi, Penang, Ipoh, Nilai, Seremban and Johor Bahru. And overseas to Manila, Philippines; and Seoul, South Korea.
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It is our mission to take Shakespeare to every state in Malaysia, and eventually to all countries in Southeast Asia.
 
Beyond our annual Shakespeare Demystified series, we actively provide training and workshops based on the concept of “Learning Through Shakespeare”. We work with students from primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities to deepen their appreciation of the Bard, to improve their communication skills, or to explore various stage crafts, all rooted in Shakespeare’s text and works.
 
To contribute to theatre development locally, we also provide free training sessions to actors dedicated to honing their skills. We generously share our ideas, knowledge and experiences in making good theatre. We hope to help expand the pool of actors who are serious about their work, and who appreciate that true artists do not avoid hard work.​​

About Damansara Children Arts Festival

The Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) is thrilled to propose the organization of a Children Arts Festival, a multi-day event aimed at providing a platform for children to engage with and explore the arts. This festival will feature a diverse range of artistic performances and interactive activities, catering to children of all ages, with the aim of fostering creativity, education, and cultural enrichment.

+  Promote Art and Culture:
The Children Arts Festival will serve as a platform to promote various forms of artistic expression, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and more. It will help introduce children to the world of art and culture.

+ Education and Development:
The festival will offer educational workshops, hands-on experiences, and interactive sessions, designed to enhance the cognitive and emotional development of children through artistic engagement.

+ Community Engagement:
The festival aims to bring families and communities together, fostering a sense of unity, belonging, and pride in the local arts scene.

+ Entertainment and Fun:
The Children Arts Festival will be an exciting, fun-filled event for children, with performances, exhibitions, and activities designed to entertain and engage participants.