Not Washed Out

Very soon, scores of dedicated musical groupies will begin to make their pilgrimage to the Panggung Sari theatre hall at Istana Budaya. No, we’re not talking about the folks on their way to yet another Datuk Siti Nurhaliza concert; we’re referring to the art buffs heading to watch Cuci The Musical. And, by Jove, do they know where to have a good time! Cuci The Musical, adapted from the film Cuci, tells the story of four young boys who leave their adopted mother and kampung to become window cleaners in the city. Armed with nothing but big dreams in their pockets, they aspire to win the most coveted contract in the window washing industry, which is cleaning the KLCC Twin Towers’ windows! There’s an all-star lineup of sorts for this production.  Funnymen AC Mizal, Afdlin Shauki, Awie and Hans Isaac will be joined by Harith Iskander, Vanida Imran, Adibah Noor and Ramli Hassan.  While award-winning directors Dato’ Zahim Albakri and Harith Iskander are in the directors’ seat, Cuci The Musical will also feature a witty script by Douglas Lim, score by Pacai, musical direction by Rudi Muhamad, set design by Raja Maliq and choreography by West End star Stephen Rahman-Hughes. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to book our tickets!

Cuci The Musical will run from 23 October – 8 November at Istana Budaya. Tickets are priced between RM43 – RM253 and are already on sale. Call Axcess Hotline (03-7711 5000), go online at www.axcess.com.my or visit any authorized Axcess outlets today.

Text Myra Mahyuddin

Article taken from KLue Magazine September 2009, Issue 131.