The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) wraps up 2024 with two more main events for the month running up to Christmas.
Comedy Legend Harith Iskander and Other Artistes Fundraise for klpac
Laugh, Love, Give with Harith & Friends is a two-day only special entitled “Laugh, Love, Give with Harith & Friends” from 14 to 15 December 2024 on Pentas 1 of klpac.
No doubt the year end is the season to be jolly but it is also the season of giving and sharing. Arts lovers have the chance to do both as klpac ushers in its 20th anniversary celebrations with a benefit performance in aid of Malaysia’s home for performing arts.
With comedy legend, Harith Iskander, headlining the fundraiser, you know you are in for a good time. The Godfather of Stand-up Comedy in Malaysia is also gearing up to celebrate his 35th year next year. This world-class comedian with a heart of gold is also known for his humanitarian work and continues to give back to the arts.
The YCA Chorus, conducted by Susanna Saw, will add much merriment and is set to get the audience in a festive mood with a selection of well-loved Christmas carols. Audiences will also be treated to a spellbinding Balinese dance, Janger, featuring Zhafir Muzani with the Young KL Singers (YKLS) under the baton of Mak Chi Hoe.
The benefit also features singer Clinton Jerome Chua, whose astounding vocal range has gained him a growing fan base and who is due to release an EP soon.
Completing the line-up are rising stars from TUTAS Conservatory with a surprise musical feature under the direction of Christopher Ling as well as an entertaining dance number by Dancesteps Studio helmed by Shirena Hamzah and Clara Lim.
100% of proceeds of “Laugh, Love, Give with Harith & Friends” go to klpac as part of its 20th anniversary fundraising. Sponsorship for the non-profit arts centre dropped 40% after the pandemic and with no funding available for it as funders favouring short-term programmes and productions.
Tickets for “Laugh, Love, Give with Harith & Friends” in aid of klpac’s 20th Anniversary Fundraising range from RM80 to RM500 and can be purchased online via www.cloudjoi.com. klpac is also running another fundraising initiative called Save Your Seat where the public can adopt a seat in exchange for recognition. Seats can also be adopted via www.cloudjoi.com.
A Christmas Playlist with the klpac String Orchestra
While Malaysia may not have a White Christmas, A Christmas Playlist with The klpac String Orchestra promises to warm your heart this holiday season from 13 to 15 December 2024 on Pentas 2 at klPac.
Under the baton of Music Director and Resident Conductor Andrea Sim, the programme features a mix of traditional Christmas tunes and modern favourites. Expect to hear classics like Adolphe Adam’s “O Holy Night”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “Let It Snow”, and the holiday must-have “All I Want for Christmas is You” and many more that will leave you with an unforgettable night of Christmas cheer.
A highlight of the programme will be performances by four guest vocalists. Sing along to all-time favourites featuring Loh Wai Sze’s lively rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, Shreya Debiprasad Ghoshal’s performance of “White Christmas”, and Duncan Chen Da Ken’s take on “The Christmas Song”. Last but not least, Carmen Tan Wei Wern and Chen will delight audiences with a “Christmas Medley”, arranged by talented Malaysian composer Yeo Chow Shern.
Regular tickets for A Christmas Playlist with The klpac String Orchestra are priced from RM68 to RM100. Concession pricing is available. Tickets can be purchased online via www.cloudjoi.com.
klpac, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, KL
