#SHOWBIZ: Unravelling the 'Malaysian Dream'
“LOTS of Malaysians have Malaysian dreams,” says playwright Kee Thuan Chye of his new stage production, ‘Once Upon a Malaysian Dream’.
Malaysian playwright Kee Thuan Chye's new stage production, "Once Upon a Malaysian Dream", explores the nation's history, dreams, and the struggle for unity among its diverse races. At 72, Kee has been involved in the industry since the 1980s, having written books like "No More Bullshit, Please, We re All Malaysians" and "The People's Victory: How Malaysians Saved Their Country".
This play, which takes a dramatic and epic look at 70 years of Malaysian history, premiered at the recently refurbished Dewan Sivik MBPJ from August 13-16. The 12-member cast plays over 200 roles and features live original music. Kee, who sourced his inspiration from Malaysia's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, hopes the play will prompt a discussion on the progress towards a united, multiracial Malaysia.
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