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New Straits Times

No child’s play: The importance of children’s theatre

15 January 2017

“It’s quite amazing how similar children are all around the world. We’ve had shows all around — Singapore, Malaysia, USA, HK, Europe — and children laugh at the same things.”

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MalaysianDigest.com

Captivated Audiences Speak Up After Watching ‘Aladdin: Reloaded’

7 December 2016

“I love the ‘Genie of the Ring’ because she’s funny!,” said eight-year-old Maryam, who added that she enjoyed singing along to the hit songs like ‘Shake It Off’ and ‘Uptown Funk’.

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The Sun

Not so scary after all

18 November 2016

Monty is brilliantly played by Harrison Spiers, who manages to bring a sense of innocence to his character with his child-like ­mannerisms. His performance is amazing to watch.

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New Straits Times

Monstrous fun: Monstersaurus pounds onto the Malaysian stage at PJLA

13 November 2016

…the three British actors successfully commandeered the stage with their vibrant energy and enthusiasm. Their infectious vibe had the young crowd clapping and dancing along… the show was filled with high spirited musical numbers and had lots of audience interaction.

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New Straits Times

Creature feature: UK theatre company’s ‘Monstersaurus’ terrorises PJ Live Arts Centre

4 November 2016

There’s a gigantic monster in town – but kids should be running to it, not away from it. The leviathan appears courtesy of the UK’s Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company, which makes its Asian debut with the children’s theatre production of Monstersaurus!

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The Malay Mail

Into the dark with Haikal Idris

11 October 2016

Local stand-up comedian Haikal Idris had been given the task of curating @twt_malaysia, a Twitter account with over 46,000 followers, and he did what he did best: Made jokes.

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DailySeni.com

Off-Broadway global phenomenon takes centre stage in PJ and Penang with unmistakable Malaysian zest

29 July 2016

Nunsense left viewers chuckling away as promised. Highly recommended (even more so if you’re Catholic)!

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The Star

Malaysian-born Brit Phil Wang would be digging graves if he wasn’t a comedian

26 July 2016

It was the work hours that attracted British comedian Phil Wang, who is half Malaysian, to the funny business.

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New Straits Times

Back in the habit: Musical theatre comedy Nunsense

9 July 2016

In this localised version, the zany Little Sisters of Balakong are kicking up their heels and lifting their voices. These sisters host a fundraiser after they discover their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 of them.

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FreeMalaysiaToday.com

Video ad for musical comedy showing nuns ‘banned’

5 July 2016

A video meant for showing on digital signage boards of nuns in costume to promote a musical comedy have been banned by the Kuala Lumpur and Penang local authorities, said an arts presenter.

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The Malay Mail

Johor guy Ronny Chieng’s a riot

18 May 2016

Chieng enjoys returning to Malaysia, most recently presenting his last tour You Don’t Know What You’re Talking About at PJ Live Arts last June on the back of Chieng Reaction in 2014.

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The Sun

A bicycle handle on the Bard

8 March 2016

One of their best moments was when they learned that Sir Ian McKellen, the ­English actor famed for his roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men franchises, is a big fan of their theatre production.

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