THE BEST NYONYA, AN IMMERSIVE & INTERACTIVE PERANAKAN MUSICAL
22nd - 24th Nov 2024
22nd - 24th Nov 2024
Due to popular demand, Krate is bringing back THE BEST NYONYA, now restaging as a full-scale Musical! A colourful and hilarious tale of marriage, family and societal expectations surrounded by a heap-load of drama, sing along to the familiar tunes of the past and be a part of the story!
Written and directed by Wee Shyre May.
THE BEST NYONYA, A MINI MUSICAL
31ST AUGUST 2026, KLGCC MALL
We are bringing Krate’s most iconic production, THE BEST NYONYA, to Kuala Lumpur for a special Merdeka Day performance.
Join us on 31st August 2026 at KLGCC Mall, 1st Floor, Main Atrium, Bukit Kiara, as we celebrate Malaysian culture, heritage and the colourful world of Nyonya tradition through music, storytelling and performance. Presented as part of the Cultural Art Showcase & Bazaar 2026, organised by Kaki Seni in partnership with MAE by Maybank, this special mini musical by Krate Creative Space (Melaka) is a celebration of culture, tradition and the stories that make Malaysia unique.
Come celebrate Merdeka with us and experience the charm, humour and rich heritage of Nyonya culture through a vibrant theatrical performance.
In collaboration with Nyonya Palazzo, this exclusive production will be staged at The Georgetown Mansion
(sister museum to the iconic Penang Peranakan Mansion) for the month of whole May 2025!
This marks Krate's first-ever performance in Penang.
Step into the opulent world of Peranakan Culture with the Best Nyonya, an unforgettable theatrical experience where you don't just watch the story unfold -- you become a part of it.
The Best Nyonya was first debut in 2022 in an outdoor festival in Melaka that garnered a total of 2000 attendees and since then has been performed in KL, Sold Out shows in immersive dining experience and even restaged in Melaka (2024) with a total cast and crew of 32 people and more than 600 viewers from all walks of life.
"New benchmark for RIUH, it was a tremendous success. Estimated footfall is at least 30k throughout the weekend. Very likely one of the most successful cultural event in recent years for the city of Melaka, encompassing all cultural elements, cross-generational and multi-racial participations"
"I have to say, Immersive theater has hit all the core points of what a curator would consider successful original content with strong possibilities of being engaged for other shows. Thank you, everyone."
By Alexdrina, Main Organizer for Riuh Nau