Belacan, Geragok and Other Prawns

Went to watch this play at KLPac with Chi Leng last Saturday. It was hilarious! Here goes the details:

Title :	Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns
Venue :	KLPac - Pentas 2 Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan (off Jalan Ipoh) Kuala Lumpur,Wilayah Persekutuan URL : http://www.klpac.com
Date & Time :	Thu 28 - Sun 31 May 2009 (Thu - Sat: 8.30pm; Sun: 3pm). Preview: Wed 27 May 2009 (8.30pm)
Tickets :	RM25/ RM15 (students, senior citizens & the differently-abled). Promotion: 10% discount if you purchase tickets for Bottom Top & Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns – save RM5 off adult-priced tickets. Preview on 27 May: RM10

Here goes the review.

Playwright, actor, teacher and BOH Cameronian Arts Awards nominee Mark Beau de Silva lures theatre buffs back to KLPac with his all-new play Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns.

Created by Beau de Silva and actor Ashraf Zain, Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns is based on a story about two Malaysians—Emmanuel de Cruz and Adam Malik—struggling with the trials of life and romance.

Emmanuel is originally from Ujong Pasir, Melaka, and has moved to KL. He loses his job at a TV station during the economic downturn. Adam, who has never been out of KL except for a short stint at The Malay College Kuala Kangsar, lends his dear friend Emmanuel a helping hand by coaching him through several mock interviews. Hilarity ensues as the two men’s relationship and past unfold right before our eyes.

Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns is a workshop performance that was first performed in March. Each workshop performance ended with a discussion where the audience could ask questions and share their thoughts with the two creators. The feedback and ideas were incorporated into the show you’ll get to see in May. Described as fun, snappy, and bitchy, the new and improved Belacan Geragok and Other Prawns promises to be worth a taste. Don’t miss it!

This performance is recommended for matured audiences only.

Review from www.klue.com.my.