Ambition, power, and the unraveling of the human mind - Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies. But what happens when we step inside the psyche of Lady Macbeth alone? Masakini Theatre Company’s latest production, Lady M, reimagines The Scottish Play as a gripping solo performance. We speak to actor, producer and Artistic Director Sabera Shaik, and lighting designer Normah Nordin, about bringing this bold vision to life.

Ambition, power, and the unraveling of the human mind - Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies. But what happens when we step inside the psyche of Lady Macbeth alone? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://masakinitheatre.com/">Masakini Theatre Company</a>’s latest production, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5111-lady-m">Lady M</a>, reimagines The Scottish Play as a gripping solo performance. We speak to actor, producer and Artistic Director Sabera Shaik, and lighting designer Normah Nordin, about bringing this bold vision to life.

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A funeral becomes the starting point for a deeply personal reckoning in Dua Darah, a new theatre production by ZXC Theatre Troupe, that brings us into the mind of a man caught between cultures, faiths, and expectations. As he carries out the rites for his late aunt, memories begin to surface, revealing the complexities of being a Malay-Chinese Muslim in Malaysia today. Blending language, movement, and music, the production tells a story that feels both intimate and universal. We explore this moving and thought-provoking production with director Chee Sek Thim, and playwright Johan Othman.


Image Credit: ZXC Theatre Troupe

A funeral becomes the starting point for a deeply personal reckoning in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/GacRW2y5iUnYWK9d6">Dua Darah</a>, a new theatre production by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/%E9%80%A0%E5%BF%83%E5%8E%82%E5%89%A7%E5%9D%8A-ZXC-Theatre-Troupe-100063604449057/">ZXC Theatre Troupe</a>, that brings us into the mind of a man caught between cultures, faiths, and expectations. As he carries out the rites for his late aunt, memories begin to surface, revealing the complexities of being a Malay-Chinese Muslim in Malaysia today. Blending language, movement, and music, the production tells a story that feels both intimate and universal. We explore this moving and thought-provoking production with director Chee Sek Thim, and playwright Johan Othman. Image Credit: ZXC Theatre Troupe

Dua Darah

Justice, mercy, revenge, forgiveness. These are big themes, and they sit right at the heart of Shakespeare Demystified: The Merchant of Venice, now brought back by KL Shakespeare Players in a way that speaks to today’s audiences. Joining us to talk about how they make Shakespeare feel immediate and relatable to today’s audience are cast members Nurul Sofia, Zul Zamir, and Lim Soon Heng, who is also the Executive Director, KL Shakespeare Players.

Justice, mercy, revenge, forgiveness. These are big themes, and they sit right at the heart of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5198-shakespeare-demystified-the-merchant-of-venice">Shakespeare Demystified: The Merchant of Venice</a>, now brought back by KL Shakespeare Players in a way that speaks to today’s audiences. Joining us to talk about how they make Shakespeare feel immediate and relatable to today’s audience are cast members Nurul Sofia, Zul Zamir, and Lim Soon Heng, who is also the Executive Director, KL Shakespeare Players.

Shakespeare Demystified: The Merchant of Venice

From legends like Roman Tam, Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung to more contemporary favourites like Eason Chan and Sammi Cheng, Cantopop has produced some of the most memorable songs in Asian pop music. Over the past six years, the Golden Melody series at klpac has celebrated those iconic songs through live performances that combine music, storytelling and nostalgia. Now the series returns for its sixth and final edition, Golden Melody: Our Story and joining us to share more about it are the show’s directors, Ian Chow and Alesia Dhana.

From legends like Roman Tam, Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung to more contemporary favourites like Eason Chan and Sammi Cheng, Cantopop has produced some of the most memorable songs in Asian pop music. Over the past six years, the Golden Melody series at klpac has celebrated those iconic songs through live performances that combine music, storytelling and nostalgia. Now the series returns for its sixth and final edition, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/golden-melody-our-story">Golden Melody: Our Story</a> and joining us to share more about it are the show’s directors, Ian Chow and Alesia Dhana.

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