
Seni:Kita
From arts reviews to backstage gossip. Supported by Penang Arts Council.

ARTS | "I'm Just a Little Unwell" (Review): When Theatre Tries to Teach Mental Health
Mental health has become one of the most discussed issues in recent years. We see awareness campaigns everywhere, hear public figures speaking openly about their struggles, and are constantly reminded to check in on our...

ARTS | The Fab Four Beatles Show: Nostalgia, Wigs, and One Long Sing-along
There is something oddly comforting about a room full of people singing along to songs older than most of the furniture in the hall. Maybe that is the magic of The Beatles. Decades after they broke up, their music still...

ARTS | Rossini’s Realm: Charm, Comedy, and Coloratura in the Courtyard (Review)
I always look forward to events at Blue Mansion—the venerable Cheong Fatt Tze—whether as a performer or member of the audience. The stately courtyard with its small, intimate stage offers a perfect salon-like setting...

ARTS | Douglas Lim’s "Vital Statistics" Is Funny, Messy and Very Malaysian (Review)
Douglas Lim’s Vital Statistics at Dewan Sri Pinang last weekend felt less like watching a stand-up comedian perform and more like listening to a very funny Malaysian uncle who somehow turned all his WhatsApp forwards,...

ARTS | “A Year to Love” – I Wish Real Life Was More Interesting (Review)
“Life is a tragedy in close-up, but a comedy in long shot.” So what happens when you compress years of real life into two hours? You get a comedy musical about a couple navigating love, conflict, and ageing as they...


