Cleopatra. Joan of Arc. Nefertiti. Somehow we have always associated strong, courageous women with other parts of the world. This February, klpac's latest addition Kimmy Kiew takes a look at the lives of the unassuming Amahs in Malaysia.
Long before the influx of Indonesian and Filipino helpers, there were the Amahs from China. These women, often from poor families, were brought over to work as maids and were instantly recognisable by their white top and black bottom 'sam fu' attire and neatly plaited or bunned hair.
Women of Silk River takes a look at these invisible women who were employed to serve the household and make it run as smoothly and comfortably as possible. And yet there is so little known about their lives, their traditions, their beliefs, and, most importantly, the sacrifices they have made to to serve the household.
The devised play opens with the "sor hei" ceremony where their hair is combed into a bun and this signifies their new life as an Amah. Then, the tale of four Amahs, a British woman and a Japanese man unfolds...
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE AT The Actors Studio @ Lot 10.
IMPORTANT NOTICE for online purchase
1. For online purchase, you are advised to use Internet Explorer 6 and above only. The system is not optimised for Firefox or Google Chrome browsers.
2. The online sales facility will be halted at 6pm the day prior e.g. for 17th of December 8.30pm show, online sales facility will be halted on 16th of December 6.00pm.
3. Only adult-priced tickets can be purchased online.
4. You are also advised to select seats based on the seating layout below as the system might not give you an estimate of where your seat is in reference to the stage. For a clearer picture of the seating layout click here.
If you face any problems, please call The Actors Studio box office on 03-2142 2009/21432009.
|
