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
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Hannan proves no loser in Klpac show
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
Comedy gets musical with Losertown at KLpac
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
Rapping innovation in old Malay tales
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
EVERY BRILLIANT THING at USJ Taipan
theatrethreesixty, in its press release states it is bringing to USJ Taipan the restaging of Duncan Macmillian’s EVERY BRILLIANT THING – a funny, quirky but ultimately reflective one man show about exploring depression and those who… Read More
Dazzling display of maths and lights
THE dazzling display of lights in a glass cube stole the show in Hakanai, a recent offering at the 2017 George Town Festival in Penang. They rained, burst into shapes, weaved in geometric designs, and… Read More
Memories at Federal Hotel
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
Firefly cadence lends clarity to stagecraft
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
Touching lives through theatre with Chris Ling
“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
Dealing with loss and goodbyes, June 30 2017
what: The Light of Dust Admission: 15 years old and above When: June 30 – July 2 & July 6-9, 8.30pm with 3pm weekend matinees Where: Damansara Performing Arts Centre, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8,… Read More