Caught in the Act! -Joanna Bessey Productions

Love Journey 2 coming soon in April 2011!

2011-01-19T08:52:00.001-08:00

The character of "Lily M. La Rue" returns to the stage with the Michael Veerapen Trio in April 2011!
More uploads and pics of Love Journey part 1 coming soon!

In the meantime, catch Joanna Bessey with the Michael Veerapen Trio this weekend, 21st and 22nd January 2011 at the Mezze Lounge, 9:30pm. http://www.mezze.my

December shows, Heidi Vogel

2011-01-19T08:24:00.000-08:00

After Joanna performed at Alexis Bistro with the Michael Veerapen Trio in October 2010, Joanna Bessey Productions followed this up by organising Heidi Vogel to come down from London to perform at Alexis as part of their International Jazz Series in December. They were a fantastic series of gigs. Enjoy the radio interview with Heidi and the snippet!

KLPAC and Jo Be Productions present "Love Journey"

2010-07-11T03:01:00.000-07:00

Coming up in the last week of July 2010, Joanna shall be performing/singing with the Michael Veerapen Trio in a special staging of songs from her "Love Journey". Feel the fusion between the theatre and a jazz club in Pentas 2 KLPAC from 28th July- 1st August, as you'll catch a rare performance of Joanna Bessey singing!

There is something about the music of the early 1900s. It was such an exciting time for jazz and blues. Radio stations were mushrooming all over America and the likes of Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald were on the rise.

Now almost a century later, the recordings of these greats still sit on the shelves of music lovers all over the world.

In Love Journey, you'll be transported back in time to a different era with music from the 1920s through to the 1950s. Malaysia's jazz legend Michael Veerapen and entertainment personality Joanna Bessey will be performing standards like Love Me or Leave Me, Cry Me a River, I Loves You Porgy, St. Louis Blues and Bye Bye Blackbird.

Audience will feel like they are in a bar even though they are in a theatre. That's because we will be re-creating a similar intimate and cozy atmosphere complete with an actual bar and bartender!

It will be a fantastic, new experience for music lovers where they can sit back and immerse themselves in the wonderful music and not be distracted by the din of a noisy bar.

Join us on this incredible journey through great music and love!
Ticket details at www.klpac.com
or at axcess.com.my:

http://axcess.com.my/s_lovejourney10.asp?id=4368234958188045361652006127319974560513

Emcee for Anlene Roadshow & Michelle Yeoh in person!

2010-04-08T12:07:00.000-07:00

I was the emcee for Anlene's recent new launch and roadshow, with Dato' Michelle Yeoh and all!

So You Think You Can Mamak? - PJLA Laugh Fest in May

2010-04-08T12:05:00.001-07:00

Joanna Bessey Productions and Dramalab present:
"So You Think You Can Mamak?"

Joanna Bessey Productions and Dramalab present:

"So You Think You Can Mamak?"

Upcoming One Act comedy play at the PJLA Laugh Fest, in Jaya One, Jalan University, Petaling Jaya.

5 performances:

30th April 8:30pm;

1st May 5pm & 8:30pm;

2nd May 3pm & 8:30pm.

Starring: Na'a Murad, Bella Rahim, Megat Sharizal, Nick Davis, Jenhan Kuah and Maya Tan Abdullah!

Directed by: Joanna Bessey

Get your "mamak" on!

For more info/ tickets, please call 03 79600439 from 11am - 6pm

OR email: boxoffice@pjla.com.my

Comedy Skit- Corporate show for Castrol

2010-02-02T03:56:00.000-08:00

We had fun creating these characters for a corporate show, so much so I'm going to develop them into characters for a Comedy Festival coming up!

Pictured here are Nick Davis, Megat Sharizal, Bella Rahim, Na'a Murad and Joanna Bessey.

Drama Workshops for 8-15 year olds!

2009-10-20T22:07:00.001-07:00

DRAMA WORKSHOP 2009
It’s back !! , BIGGER and BETTER. Taught personally by Ms Joanna Bessey, an acclaimed actress most well known for her starring role in the long-running TV sitcom 'Kopitiam', this workshop promises to be filled with loads of fun and exciting activities your children would only dream of having . Enrol your children now and they will come back renewed with increased confidence and improvement in his/her speech. Furthermore, they will be able to gain stage experience because the workshop will end with a performance on 13 December 2009!

At ACTS School of Performing Arts
in Bukit Damansara
Tel : 012-657 9924

Important details are as follows :
Ages : 8 – 15 years old
Workshop : 24 Oct, 31 Oct 09,
7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov09,
5 Dec, 12 Dec 09 ( Saturdays )

Rehearsal Dates : 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec 09 ( Sundays )

Time : Saturdays : 1.30pm to 3.00pm ( 1½ hr )
Sundays: 2.00pm to 4.00pm ( 2 hr )

Notes

Due to limited space, participation is on a first-come first-served basis
Workshop fees include drama classes for 27 & 28 March 2010
Workshop fees do not include performance prop and costume
No replacement class for absentees
Time and rehearsal dates are subject to changes
Theme, time and venue for performance on 13 December 2009 are to be determined

Accu-Chek Launch

2009-07-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

I had fun playing a pharmacist who has a bizarre encounter with a duck butcher! KK Wong is a very funny guy. We had fun doing this launch for this small blood glucose meter for diabetics and turned it into something weirdly hilarious.

PR4A's Hand in Hand with the Stars Concert- Charity Concert for Autism

2009-07-03T22:56:00.001-07:00

HAND IN HAND WITH THE STARS

Come for some fantastic music and do your part for the families with autism, at the same time!

Featuring Zainal Abidin, Jaclyn Victor (3rd July only) Juwita Suwito, Hands Percussion, Aseana Percussion Unit, the Shining Stars and Joanna Bessey.

VENUE
PLENARY THEATRE
KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE

DATE & TIME
JULY 2009
3RD, FRI & 4TH, SAT: 8:00PM-9:30PM
5TH, SUN: 5:00PM-6:30PM

TICKETS
RM103 AND RM203
AVAILABLE AT TICKETPRO
(T)+603 7880 7999
(W) WWW.TICKETPRO.COM.MY

HAND IN HAND WITH THE STARS FUND RAISING CONCERT-
FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM

www.pr4a.org.my

Various recent drama workshops with Joanna Bessey Productions

2009-06-11T23:04:00.001-07:00

Workshop organised by Gong Klasik in Sungai Siput

Workshop held at PJ Live Arts

Workshop at Violet Flame.

Heidi Vogel back by popular demand at No Black Tie

2009-06-11T22:50:00.001-07:00

It was a great couple of nights in March when Heidi was able to come back to No Black Tie for a quick visit, while she was in Singapore performing in a Cinematic Orchestra concert at the Esplanade.

She also did a surprise live guest performance at Frangipani with DJ Gregoire on the decks, who also happened to have some of Heidi's club hits.

I hope she can come back to Asia again soon! I always have a crazy fun time when she is around...

Heidi Vogel at No Black Tie with Valtinho

2009-01-25T14:13:00.000-08:00

Heidi and Valtinho Shantini and Paul.
Roslan, Joanna B. and Joanne Kam.

Heidi, Valtinho, Joanna and Evelyn.
Heidi, Valtinho and the rest of the musicians, Willy Rebano, Norman and Rik Omar were simply quite fantastic!

Heidi really blew everyone away with her incredible voice and powerful emotional impact. It's no wonder she's been touring Jazz festivals all over the world, performed at the Royal Albert Hall and has been the singer for the Cinematic Orchestra for the past two years.
It was a really, really special night at No Black Tie; a full house and the audience was almost in shock, being uplifted by the sublime. Seriously, I was so awed and proud of Heidi. We've been really good friends since we were kids and it was so fabulous to finally have her here in Malaysia.

The Cinematic Orchestra just finished touring in Australia but they'll be in Singapore, at the Esplanade on 20th March 2009!

Heidi Vogel live!

2009-01-25T14:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.noblacktie.com.my

Not to be missed! She's probably one of my favourite singers, ever! And she'll be dropping by in town next week! En route to Australia, meet her at No Black Tie on the 15th January. Check out website for details. See you there!

Heidi Vogel

Heidi has toured with the Cinematic Orchestra for 2 years. She has appeared Live on JIMMY KIMMEL Show on ABC.

Festival played include: FUJI Rock Festival-Japan. Big Chill-U.K. Blue Note-Belgium. Central Park-NYC. Heidi has also toured with the Brand New Heavies,TY, Alex Wilson to name a few.

Vocalist for the Cinematic Orchestra on 2008 album Live At The Royal Albert Hall.

Her writing credits include tracks with Bob Sinclair, Lil Louis Vega, DJ Vadim, and labels such as Kandid Records, Ninja Tune, Defected, Africanism, with which she has featured on and written a lot of music. Her first Number One for DJ Hypechart was on the house label MN2S "Inside My Soul". As well as large concerts and festivals, she has played in many renowned jazz venues around the world.

Her music fuses Jazz, Brazilian music and raw soul in a unique, fresh and inspiring way.