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★★★★☆ Review: ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

Jit Murad’s lost play transforms The Playhouse into a spiralling night of ’90s excess, nostalgia, and danger, resurrecting his voice with bold direction and an unforgettable ensemble. KUALA LUMPUR – Stepping into The Playhouse, it begins as though the audience has stumbled into a party already in progress: a beautiful, artsy house with a bar, a living room, and the specific kind of lived-in aesthetic … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

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Reviving Jit Murad’s Lost Play: An Interview with director Zahim Albakri, and cast members Ghafir Akbar and Sabrina Hassan of ‘ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends’

It begins, unexpectedly, with a laugh. “I actually think it’s one of his most well-crafted plays,” says Dato’ Zahim Albakri, the director of ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends, and one of the late Jit Murad’s closest collaborators. “Some of the writing is his best and really quite fabulous. It’s different from his other plays, but it’s definitely him; you recognise the writing.” Then, almost in … Continue reading Reviving Jit Murad’s Lost Play: An Interview with director Zahim Albakri, and cast members Ghafir Akbar and Sabrina Hassan of ‘ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends’

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Arts, Books, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

Bigger than ever, the Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair (KLABF) is back for its fifth edition to honour the city’s vibrant artist-run culture and self-publishing scene. KLABF 2025 invites artists, designers, illustrators, writers, photographers, printmakers, independent publishers, alongside enthusiasts from Malaysia and beyond to gather under one roof for an exciting three-day celebration of the art book community. Founded in 2021, the KLABF is an … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

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Arts of Malaysia: Jit Murad’s ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

As part of JitFest2025, a year-long celebration honouring the life and legacy of one of Malaysia’s most beloved playwrights, Dramalab proudly presents ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends, a rediscovered “lost play” by the late Jit Murad. Directed by Dato’ Zahim Albakri, this darkly humorous and psychologically layered murder mystery promises to be one of JitFest’s most anticipated highlights. The show will run for only one … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Jit Murad’s ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

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Art What!, Arts, malaysia, Music, Preview, Theatre

Preview: George Town Festival 2025 – Connection

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – The annual George Town festival is back for a new edition, once again bringing George Town alive with arts and culture. Now in its 16th edition, the festival takes on the theme of ‘Connection’, as it focuses on how arts and human experiences are closely intertwined. Over 40 events make up this year’s programme lineup, ranging from theatre, music, dance, photography, … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2025 – Connection

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Arts of Malaysia: LaguKu 3.0 by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

KUALA LUMPUR – Drumming is loud, powerful, and relentless, often seen as a male-dominated art form, but for two women at the heart of Malaysia’s Orang Orang Drum Theatre, the rhythm of the drum is what guides their way of life. Jian Ru and Tee Vlin, two of the drummers featured in upcoming third edition of their signature LaguKu series, have each spent nearly two … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: LaguKu 3.0 by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

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Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung’s Shafeeq Shajahan returns to the West End with ‘The Bollywood Guide To Revenge’

LONDON – Shafeeq Shajahan, known for “Sepet The Musical” and “Melur The Musical,” makes a triumphant return to Soho Theatre this April. This event marks the second occasion that the international British-Malaysian company, Liver & Lung, brings exceptional Malaysian storytelling to a global audience. The Bollywood Guide to Revenge promises an unapologetic extravaganza, seamlessly blending the opulent allure of vintage Bollywood with the vibrant pulse of … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung’s Shafeeq Shajahan returns to the West End with ‘The Bollywood Guide To Revenge’

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Arts, Comedy, malaysia, Preview, Theatre

Preview: George Town Festival 2024 – Here & Now

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – Taking place over 10 days from 19th to 28th July 2024, the 15th iteration of George Town Festival (GTF) is set to take the iconic festival in a brand new direction. Organised by Kerson Media Global Sdn Bhd, GTF 2024 takes on the theme ‘Here & Now’, and invites all to embark on a journey of reflection and reimagination into George … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2024 – Here & Now

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★★★★☆ Review: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung

Liver & Lung deliver energy and joy in this family friendly musical. KUALA LUMPUR – For any Malaysian, Sang Kancil is perhaps one of the most beloved characters from childhood, with the seemingly endless tales of a clever mousedeer thwarting its enemies with tricks and mischievous ways. Now, award-winning theatre company Liver & Lung are bringing the spirit of Sang Kancil story to the stage, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung

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Arts of Malaysia: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung

Kuala Lumpur – Liver & Lung, the celebrated creators behind Sepet The Musical and Melur The Musical, are excited to announce the latest addition to their musical theatre repertoire set to charm audiences this 2024: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King.A tale that intertwines the enchantment of folklore with the vibrancy of a Malaysian playground, Sang Kancil & The Dragon King promises to be an exciting adventure for the young and the … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung

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