The Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC), a new arts and culture hub in Sunway Square, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, is set to open its doors in August, positioning itself as a regional centre for artistic exchange and performance.
Its two state-of-the-art theatre venues – a 1,200-seat Proscenium Theatre and a 150-seat Experimental Theatre – are designed to accommodate a range of performances, from large-scale touring productions to non-mainstream works.
JCPAC is also located within the Sunway City Kuala Lumpur integrated development.
Its inaugural season, which starts in August and runs through January 2027, is notable for its diverse line-up, bringing together local and international productions, including returning favourites Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical and Butterfly Lovers The Musical.
Other early highlights include a production by HANDS Percussion, as well as a contemporary dance work by Kenny Shim, inspired by the film Sepet.
In a Bernama report, Melissa Teoh, producing artistic director of JCPAC, said the programming balances homegrown storytelling with global perspectives.
"We wanted the opening season to reflect who we are and who we aspire to be – a home for Malaysian artists and a gateway to the best of global performance," said Teoh.
"Our programme reflects this dual commitment, bringing together works rooted in our cultural landscape alongside international productions that broaden perspectives and set new benchmarks for excellence," she added.
JCPAC will also serve as a space for inclusivity, engaging and reaching out to the wider community.
"We believe a performing arts centre should reflect the richness of the community it serves. Our work spans theatre, music, dance, film, comedy and new forms, creating space for diverse voices and audiences,” she said.
