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Theatre productions in Malaysia have been enacted in many performance spaces. A mega show will be performed on a cutting-edge technology stage, such as Istana Budaya. Some may also prefer an intimate room such as Stor Teater Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). These two productions are different when we discuss their visions in producing theatre. Their audience members also come from other types of people based on demographic, economy, and education. The paper aims to discuss the issues and viewership differences between both productions. This paper also aimed to compare the operational and production of both theatres - types of shows, technological possibilities and how productions solve limitations of space scale using creative performance concepts to perform a play. The researchers are focusing on contemporary theatre production from 2010 until today; the research may open a new spectrum of studies in making theatres in Malaysia. Using library research and qualitative in-depth interviews with theatre producers, managers, and performers will assist the research in finding relevant information about the studies. Alternative audience members mostly view small scale theatres. The audience members have more critical ideas and the desire to get more intimate experiences. In comparison, the show in Istana Budaya offers mainstream performances suitable for the masses since Istana Budaya is a national theatre in Malaysia. Therefore, the business model is also different in marketing and production.
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To Cite this Article: Ali, A. W., Tahir, H., & Hashim, H. (2023). Comparing Performing Theatres for Small and Big Scale Productions in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting Finance and Management Sciences, 13(1), 198–208.
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