‘3 Days in Chow Kit Road’ brings old KL to life through dance
Choreographer Kenny Shim’s new production uses movement to explore love, belonging and the meaning of home.
KUALA LUMPUR: "3 Days in Chow Kit Road" is an original Malaysian dance theatre production set in late 1970s Kuala Lumpur. Director, choreographer and producer Kenny Shim hopes to bring the vibrant atmosphere of Chow Kit Road to life on stage through this show. The story follows a group of colorful characters living and working in the bustling area, from delivery boys and seamstresses to nightclub workers and gangsters.
The production features over 30 dancers, five live musicians and two singers, supported by an all-Malaysian creative team. Choreographer Kenny Shim was drawn to Chow Kit because of its contrasts and the different communities sharing the same space. The show explores themes of family, love, and belonging through the relationship between Owen, a delivery boy, and Jasmine, a young dressmaking apprentice.
The three-day structure of the production allows audiences to witness different aspects of the neighborhood, including a busy morning market, a nightclub, a wedding, and intimate moments between characters.
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