It’s been a good year, for me, for Malaysian theatre. I liked the originality of concept, interactive nature, intimate settings and experimental nature of the shows I had seen in 2017. Crimson Curtain, by Lam… Read More
Losertown, a theatrical experience which turned musicals on its head, was loud, in-your-face entertainment. I enjoyed it in most parts. Comedienne Hannan Azlan showcased her strong songwriting talent in the two-hour performance, with original lyrics… Read More
Losertown Age restriction: Contains Mature Content (Parental Guidance is advised) When: Dec 7-17, 8.30pm with 3pm matinees (Dec 9, 16) Where: Studio 9, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Tickets: RM 38, free seating. Call… Read More
A responsive audience who sighed at the heartfelt moments, laughed at the hilarity, and cheered the hijinks in Swordfish+Concubine lent incandescence to an already memorable staging. The cast handling their multiple roles with seamless… Read More
AMID the hustle and bustle of Jalan Bukit Bintang is the country’s first international-class hotel that was built to coincide with Merdeka Day, with its doors opening on Aug 28, 1957. A “storytelling concert” called… Read More
Here’s my review of Terbalik… mesti kena mata which appeared in the New Straits Times last month: BARE bulbs hung from the low ceiling, their filaments clear for all to stare at. On, then off,… Read More
“L5-7-44 When: Aug 23-24, three evening performances at 7pm, 8.30pm and 10pm Where: Auditiorium, Level 3, Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang Tickets, at RM38, are on sale now at http://l5744.peatix.com. Book early to avoid disappointment as… Read More
INFIDELITY seems so commonplace in the 21st century, and even out of place in a polygamous society. But at what price to all concerned may well be the question in Harold Pinter’s play Betayal, currently… Read More
“SOMETHING is rotten in the state of Denmark.” “To be or not to be, that is the question.” “The lady protests to much, methinks.” These some examples of lines in Shakespeare’s famous play Hamlet which… Read More
There’s a play at the KL Performing Arts Centre right now which is very interesting. IT’s a first for Shakespeare’s The Trajedy of Macbeth: to be translated into Bahasa Malaysia and adapted into a localised… Read More
