Current event: Always In Wonderland

This musical performance that will took around 90 minutes involved me, not as the performer, not as the organiser, but me as the people behind helping for the stage making with my two other friends. Yes, it’s only three person handling the whole sets making, lead by an architect whom is our former lecturer, in charge of stage design.

There is two sets. One set is a backdrop of forest which can be folded with two giant trees, and a jungle-like entrance attached to it. The two trees will be in look of a garden before these are raised up so that the tall trees are seen. The next set is a backdrop of castle which can be folded too, same principle applied. There are many cuttings and openings for the castle that allows play of light over the white structure. The other stuff that we made is the can-be-folded long table. All these are made of recycled materials like cardboards and newspapers, we are going on green direction.

It is organized by famous Berjaya Corporation Berhad with PAN Productions. It is a small scale production.

   

Have you ever wondered what happened to all your favourite fairy-tale characters beyond “happily ever after”?
…Well, as it turns out, happily ever after proves to be rather elusive for Snow White, The Mad Hatter, Prince Charming, The Red Queen, Little Mermaid, The White Queen, Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan and the Big Bad Wolf…

Life, especially married life, is no Wonderland as it turns out.

In this musical comedy, Gloria, a young girl seeks out the help and advice from her favourite fairy-tale characters for the secret of ‘happily ever-after’. How will she find her happily ever-after despite her over-bearing Fairy Godmother, a meddling Guardian Angel, and a whole host of over-the-top characters intent on giving their two cents worth? Will love triumph in the end?

Written and directed by Nell Ng, one of Malaysia’s most popular actresses after appearing in Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd as well as the recent Actorlympics in the PJ Laugh Fest, the production will be choreographed by Dawn Hoh with sets and design by Lisa Foo, the creative genius behind the Light Show at the Annexe Gallery. Wacky costumes by award winning designer Dominique Devorsine and lighting by most sought after designer Lim Ang Swee.

Accompanying the script will be timeless songs from everyone’s favourite shoulder-padded era – the 80’s!!! Guaranteed to get you up on your feet and bopping along!

This show combines some of the most dynamic talents from Malaysian stage, music and screen including Atilia, Chelsia Ng, Rina Omar, Elvira Arul, Alizakri Alias, Peter Ong, Tria Aziz, Janet Lee, Zalina Lee, Sabrina Hassan, Kenneth Menon, Arephyzz, Harick Ng, Alexander Amado Johnson, Amber Wong Wen Yee, Ann Tan, Darius Lim Chee Wei, Marcus Lim, Chan Pui Yi and Callista Chuah.

It promises to be a riot of colour, songs, dances, and laughs.

The production runs from July 29 – August 8 at the Black Box, MAP, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas. Night shows begin at 8.30pm whilst matinees on Saturdays and Sundays begin at 3pm. The show will run for approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are available at RM55, RM65, and RM75 from www.ticket2u.biz or call 03-41498600 or 019-2111600.

Tickets in support of AUTORR Foundation on 5th August, set up to provide a public recreational space for senior citizens, can be bought from www.ticket2u.biz as well. Tomorrow will be watching it free…anticipating for it!

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