KUCHING: A theatrical group is currently crafting a complete production for the upcoming “What About Kuching” event scheduled for Oct 23-27 at La Promenade.
In a press release on Tuesday (October 24), the Corporate Communication Department of Hock Seng Lee Berhad urged the public to witness the intense creative process of playmaking, from its very inception to the final curtain, and all for free.
Subsequently, they will be presenting three ticketed performances during the weekend of Oct 28-29.
“Theatrethreesixty is leading the project called “VII” in collaboration with local talents from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.
“Seven creatives, seven days, one week to make sense out of the world we are living in.
“Theatrethreesixty and Applied and Creative Arts Faculty students are creating this new theatre experience – written, rehearsed, and presented in seven days consecutively for the WAK 2023 audience,” said project director Christopher Ling.
Since its inception in March 2014, theatrethreesixty has showcased its productions across Malaysia and Singapore, participating in prestigious events such as the Kota Kinabalu Arts Festival, the Kakiseni International Arts Festival, The Other Festival Ipoh, Festival Belia Putrajaya, Gerak Angin Virtual Arts Festival, and the Causeway Exchange Festival in Singapore.
Corporate communications manager of La Promenade Mall, Jennifer Tang, encouraged art enthusiasts to embrace and support this extraordinary experience.
“On Monday (Oct 23), the groups met for the first time, and the ideation process began, from scripting to set design. Anyone can come anytime during the day and night to view the progress.
“This is a great opportunity for locals to interact with KL based veterans, including directors, actors and sound engineers,” Tang said.
This is theatrethreesixty’s fourth time doing shows for WAK. Previously, their shows were at the Old Court House and Think & Tink, and this year La Promenade was delighted to be a part of WAK this year.
“WAK is without a doubt Sarawak’s best art’s festival. This year, there were two WAK events at La Promenade: Oktoberfest, which has ended, and this week’s immersive theatre,” Tang said.
The general public may visit lapromenademall.com.my and hsl.com.my, or search @lapromenademall on social media for more information.
