2021 Istana Budaya new norms programme to rejuvenate arts, culture scene 01 Apr 2021 / 08:40 H. Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur -Pix from the Istana Budaya website
KUALA LUMPUR: Although still reeling from the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Istana Budaya, an agency under the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac), will host 24 selected performances beginning in April.
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the performances under the 2021 Istana Budaya New Norms Programme, are hoped to be able to boost the country’s stage performance activities, and provide opportunities for production companies to resume operations.
“Istana Budaya will continue to organise performances to support the well-being of the community.
For its 2021 season, Istana Budaya has a total of 24 performances lined up until November. Photo: Bernama
After having its 2020 season disrupted due to the pandemic, Istana Budaya is all set to welcome back live audiences with its 2021 programme.
The performing arts venue’s new season was launched recently at the Panggung Sari hall, with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri in attendance.
Istana Budaya was forced to postpone or cancel 32 shows since March last year, including several big shows such as
Sleeping Beauty By St Petersburg Theatre Russian Ballet,
Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical and
Matilda The Musical.