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Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories

What happens when songs from beloved musicals meet personal stories full of humour and heart? Veteran Malaysian actor Chacko Vadaketh takes audiences on a fun, cheeky, yet thoughtful journey of a shared history, of family and friends, and of nationhood.

Open Approved
18 Jul 2024 to 21 Jul 2024
8:30PM
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Event

Event Details

Duration 105 minutes with intermission (15 minutes)
Recommended Age 16 years old and above
Children Admission Not Allowed

About This Event

What happens when songs from beloved musicals meet personal stories full of humour and heart?

Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories is a solo show featuring popular Malaysian actor Chacko Vadaketh, with delightful accompaniment from an accomplished ensemble of musicians. It is a celebration of both his life and of Malaysia through his favourite songs and stories that sold out in Kuala Lumpur last year.

Featuring anecdotes of his colourful life: from his childhood in Kerala, carefree student days in Cambridge, to being a lawyer in Kuala Lumpur, an actor in Los Angeles and beyond.

Chacko Vadaketh: Songs & Stories takes audiences on a fun, cheeky, yet thoughtful journey of a shared history, of family and friends, and of nationhood.

Ticket Price

*Ticket price inclusive of one drink

 

Thursday

Friday & Saturday

Original Price 

RM 80   

RM 100 

Early Bird 20/5 - 9/6

RM 68

RM 85

Additional & Accessibility Info

  • Age Limit: Recommended for audiences aged 16 years and above.
  • Latecomer Policy:  Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
  • Language: Performed in English.
  • Note: The performance consists of two sets (45 minutes each), with a 15-minute interval in between.

Artist Bio

Chacko Vadaketh

Chacko Vadaketh is an actor, producer, voice-over artist and host with over 30 years of experience, having worked in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Los Angeles. A former lawyer who studied acting in the United States, Chacko has appeared in shows on CBS, ASTRO, BBC and Mediacorp. He has appeared in numerous stage productions throughout his illustrious career, including the sellout Shakespeare Goes Bollywood at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac).

Creative Team

Written Presented & Performed by Chacko George Vadaketh 
Music Direction & Piano – Loh Ui LI
Violin – Jae Sern Lim
Bass Guitar – Wafi
Production & Stage Management – PH7 Production Management
Graphic Design and Videography – Wei Jun

Special Thanks

Saidah Rastam (Concept and Direction)
Sheena Gurbakash (Script)
Tan Sri VC George
Daphne Choy
Lim Yunn Sheng of Batu 
BoboKL
George Town Heritage Hotels
George Town Festival 2024 Team