This July, we feature the Nyoba Kan International Butoh Festival 2016.

Nyoba Kan International Butoh Festival 2016
Theatre | Kuala Lumpur

Coinciding with the 400th anniversary since William Shakespeare’s death, Nyoba Kan?s annual celebration of butoh honours the playwright?s legacy with two different adaptations of Richard III, as interpreted by the directorial eyes of Lee Swee Keong and Loh Kok Man respectively. Noted Japanese dancer and butoh artist Nobuyoshi Asai will feature in the latter’s vision, as well as conduct a one-day workshop for individuals interested in delving into the enigmatic art form.

Laments of the Dead
1-2 July
Free admission: 8 p.m., The Boulevard, Publika
Entry by donation of RM35: 8.30 p.m., White Box, MAP @ Publika

Butoh Workshop by Nobuyoshi Asai
3 July, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Indicine, klpac
RM40 participation fee
To register, call or send a message to 017 881 2675

Car Park and The Six Incidents of Murder
21-23 July, 8.30 p.m.
24 July, 3 p.m.
Pentas 2, klpac
Admission: RM45 (adults), RM35 (students, senior citizens and the disabled)
Tickets available via klpac Box Office and Ticketpro

NOTE: Car Park and The Six Incidents of Murder has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. It is replaced by The Plots of a Tyrant.

The Plots of a Tyrant
22-23 July, 8.30 p.m.
Pentas 2, klpac
Admission: RM45 (adults), RM35 (students, senior citizens and the disabled)
Tickets available via klpac Box Office and Ticketpro

For more info, visit nyobakan.blogspot.my