Performing Arts Centre of Penang

George Town


Check the website to see what shows are on at this modern performing-arts centre, in the shopping plaza Straits Quay between George Town and Batu Ferringhi. There's an experimental theatre seating 150 people and a main stage seating 350.

It's located about 7km northwest of George Town; a taxi here will cost about RM25.


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