Portraying Theatre Locations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Transportation Accessibility for the Public

Authors

  • Walid Ali College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Syahrul Fithri Musa College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Saad Omar College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Faisal Ahmad Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Atta Idrawani Zaini Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Jln Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sijtl.1.1.4557

Keywords:

Theatre space, safety, public transport, Istana Budaya, Malaysian Theatre

Abstract

The city centre of Malaysia is a key location for theatre and performing arts, drawing in a large audience. Venues like Istana Budaya, which hosts the National Musical of Malaysia, feature modern technology and unique performance styles. They are venues with diverse audience members from various economic groups. Marketing for performances in Istana Budaya is easier compared to other venue with the status of Malaysia’s National Theatre in addition to the its strategic location that has efficient public transport access; walkable nearby train station. Some other venues has limited public transport options. As an alternative, the audience members attending shows using taxis or e-hailing services. The research is analysing on public transportation accessibility focusing on train locations. Previous research on performing arts impact and its relationship with public transportation location - considering characteristic of the audience members, sustainability, and space specification in order for mapping the performing arts space in Klang Valley

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Author Biographies

Walid Ali, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

abdulwalidali@gmail.com

Syahrul Fithri Musa, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

sfitri315@uitm.edu.my

Mohd Saad Omar, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

mohd686@uitm.edu.my

Muhammad Faisal Ahmad, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

faisal@fmsp.upsi.edu.my

Atta Idrawani Zaini, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Jln Datuk Mohammad Musa, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

izatta@unimas.my

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2024-12-15

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