Teater Tun Siti Hasmah
| Teater Tun Siti Hasmah | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Erma Fatima |
| Date premiered | November 9, 2012 |
| Place premiered | Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur |
| Original language | Malay |
| Subject | Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali |
| Genre | Biographical |
Teater Tun Siti Hasmah is a Malaysian play directed by Erma Fatima and starring Lisa Surihani, Eja, Nazim Othman and Esma Danial.[1] It depicts the life of Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad,[1] concentrating largely on her role as a doctor and medical officer in her youth before becoming Malaysia's first lady.[2] The play was produced in November 2012 at the Istana Budaya,[1] Malaysia's "Palace of Culture" and main theatrical venue.
Production delays
The production was originally slated for August 2012 but was faced with a series of challenges, including the withdrawal of the original director and several lead actors due to other contractual obligations.[3]
Reception
Tun Siti Hasmah was in attendance at the opening night of the production and complimented the director afterwards on a "job well done".[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Matthew, Andrea (30 October 2012). "Lisa Surihani is brand ambassador for FreshLook". The Malay Mail.
- ↑ Chandran, Sheela (24 August 2012). "The Humanitarian". The Star.
- ↑ Murugappan, Revathi (8 September 2012). "Sofia and Lisa to play Dr Siti Hasmah". The Star.
- ↑ "Siti Hasmah gives musical thumbs up". New Straits Times. 10 November 2012.