Thursday September 3, 2009
Modern take on Hamlet
ARTSPERE
Compiled by SHEELA CHANDRAN
ONE of the most famous Shakespearean plays, Hamlet, is making its way to Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre’s (KLPac), Sentul Park in Sentul, KL.
This will mark the final main stage performance presented by the Theatre for Young People Ensemble for its 2009 season.
Directed by Chris Ling, the powerful tale opens with Hamlet returning to court, only to find his father murdered and his mother married to the murderer. He is faced with a terrible dilemma – should he avenge his father’s death?
This modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic will focus on the relationships and the people involved in this tragic tale with the politics of the story taking a back seat. The four-hour long play has been adapted to a palatable 90-minute performance for the urban audience to enjoy.
Leading the cast are Izmir Husein and Michael Tan. Showtime is Sept 10-13 (8.30pm, with shows on Sept 12 and 13 at 3pm). Tickets are priced at RM25 and RM15 (for students, senior citizens and the disabled). For details, call 03-4047 9000 or browse klpac.org / t4yp.wordpress.com.
> EDEN Creative Studio’s musical Love Is What We Seek will be staged on Sept 19 and 20 at Pentas 1, KLPac in KL. The musical centres on a young photographer who is distraught with life after a series of disheartening events and much hardship.
The story follows his quest to trace the whereabouts of his long lost sister due to the separation of his parents and his ongoing conflict with his mother, whom he blames for the severance.
This musical revolves around love, the essential value in our lives, as advocated by spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba.
It is produced in collaboration with the Seputih Choir under the baton of Stanley Cheong. Cheong has performed numerous times in India and was awarded a silver medal in the Songs For Religion Category and a bronze medal in the Mixed Choir category in the 1st Asian Choir Games in Jakarta in 2007.
Tickets are priced at RM20, RM50 and RM100. For details, call 03-4047 9000 or browse klpac.org.
> PIANIST and singer Rachel Guerzo’s A Tribute To Cole Porter takes centrestage at Alexis Bistro, Jalan Ampang in KL on Sept 11 and 12 (10.30pm).
Hailing from a music family – the Solianos – Guerzo has emerged as one of most exciting and innovative jazz musicians in her own right. Having studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, she honed her skills and cemented her reputation by playing to discerning live audiences. Influenced by consummate performers such as Shirley Horne, Tania Maria, Diana Krall and Eliane Elias, she learned from them and gradually discovered her own unique voice.
For her show at Alexis, Guerzo presents a beautifully-shaped tribute to the legendary Cole Porter by performing his famous songs like I Get A Kick Out Of You, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and I Love Paris.
Admission is free. For details, call 03-4260 2288 or browse alexis.com.my.
> EXPECT a barrel of laughs when Comedy Court performs its latest satirical comedy, The 1 Kind of Show, from Sept 24 to Oct 9 (8.30pm) at Auditorium Tan Sri Dato K.R. Soma, Wisma Tun Sambanthan in KL. Tickets are priced at RM55, RM75 and RM105. For bookings, call 03-7711 5000 or browse axcess.com.my.
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