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  • Alisha/Alysha

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    Alisha/Alysha are Malaysian-born artists whose work explores body politics, critical race theory and the impact of colonialism manifested through perceptions of the self. 

    We utilise experimental theatre as a vehicle for social change, showcasing a unique perspective of objectification theory that has limited occupancy within dominant culture.

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    @alyshanelson

    Alisha Alysha CPT shows

    Big Bang: Mon 13 March

    Mon 13 Mar at 7.15pm
    Big Bang is CPT’s regular scratch night: an explosion of performance from which new universes of theatre may one day emerge.
    WORK IN PROGRESS
    Alisha/Alysha presents

    Gadis Ayu Terakhir

    Tue 26 - Wed 27 Sep at 7.15pm
    What are the colonial hangovers dictating perceptions of marginalised bodies? Gadis Ayu Terakhir is a return to the ritualistic through absurdism and folklore, representing the reclamation of lost identities.

    Blog Posts by Alisha Alysha

    Posted: 13-03-2023 Tag: artist blogs

    Theatre for the diasporic community: Investigating an alternative lens

    Gadis Ayu Terakhir (The Final Graceful Woman) is informed by absurdism, folklore, and forms of Malaysian theatre including Wayang Kulit and Mak Yong. Alisha + Alysha reveal the inspiration behind their return to the ritualistic.


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