“While Betrayal was a lot more serious with its story set abroad, Men In Heels is more light-hearted with a strong local voice. I wanted something like Paper Dolls,” says Hasham, referring to the fashionable, glitzy shows by Malaysian female impersonators. Written by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre’s (KLPaC) award-winning resident director and writer Mark Beau de Silva, Men In Heels showcases relatable stories. The Negri Sembilan native, who confesses a preference for indie and Malay theatre, feels plays like Men in Heels portray “the reality of now”. “Without giving away too much, what you will see on stage and what’s on the screen will be as different as chalk and cheese.

Source: New Strait Times February 26, 2018 08:48 UTC