One man’s last chance at reconnection and redemption is shown at full-force in “The Whale”.
Charlie, a reclusive English teacher who walked away from his family following an affair with his student Alan, is slowly eating himself to death. As he inches ever closer to the inevitable, he reaches out to his long-estranged daughter Ellie in a last-ditch effort to reconnect, only to be confronted with the choices he had made in his past.
Directed by Christopher Ling, The Actor Studio Seni Teater Rakyat proudly presents Samuel D. Hunter’s critically acclaimed masterpiece, “The Whale”. Originally staged in 2012, “The Whale” was adapted by Darren Aronofsky into the film of the same name in 2022 and earned two Oscars at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023, including one for Best Actor by Brendan Fraser for his portrayal as Charlie in a stunning comeback performance. “The Whale” is a stark but intimate exploration of faith, redemption, and the ever-ubiquitous human need for connection. A fair warning: this performance contains strong language and heavy discussions of binge eating, mental health issues and alcohol abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
Held at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC) from September 17th to 20th, this show won’t leave you with a dry eye in sight. Tickets are available here from RM78 onward.
