{
  "id": 3719882,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Gavin Yap brings acclaimed one-man show 'Fork It' to JCPAC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/showbiz-gavin-yap-brings-acclaimed-one-man-show-fork-it-to-jcpac",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:00:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1520082/showbiz-gavin-yap-brings-acclaimed-one-man-show-fork-it-jcpac"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur - Renowned actor, writer, theatre director, and filmmaker Gavin Yap is bringing his popular one-man show, Fork It, to the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya. The show, which previously premiered at Bobo KL in November, is set to run from September 11 to 13.\n\nIn a recent interview, Yap revealed that Fork It is a hilarious and heartwarming journey through his personal experiences, with each story and memory tied to a distinct milestone food dish. The show explores the unique relationship Malaysians have with food culture, from childhood cravings to adult indulgences and even career choices.\n\nYap explained that food plays a significant role in shaping his identity as a person and a Malaysian. He shared, \"So much of my relationship with myself as a person and ultimately, a Malaysian is connected to food. It connects the dots from me not responding to the food when I first moved here as a child to it now being an indispensable part of my life and who I am as a person.\"\n\nFork It offers audiences a chance to enjoy both laughter and nostalgia as Yap shares these personal stories in a relatable and entertaining manner. Performances will take place at The Studio, JCPAC at 8:30pm and 3pm, with ticket prices ranging from RM90 to RM150.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Multi-talented actor, writer, theatre director and filmmaker Gavin Yap is returning to the stage for his popular one-man show, 'Fork It'.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gavin Yap brings one-man show Fork It to JCPAC.",
    "Show runs September 11-13 at Bandar Sunway.",
    "Food culture central to Yap's identity."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}