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Critics Republic commissions professional and amateur reviewers to write about shows in Malaysia. We allow all our writers to contribute anonymously if they wish, to empower them to be frank and honest with their opinions.

 

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  The Politics of ‘Tiga Dalam Kepompong’
  December 11 20170Bilqis Hijjas

  Andy Darrel Gomes examines the political expressions of 'Tiga Dalam Kepompong', tracing the current local landscape around mental health issues, complacent use of technology, and ethnicity and identity....

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  Fishing for Subtlety, Catching the Crowd: A Review of ‘Swordfish + Concubine’
  November 16 20170Anonymous

  Despite strong performances and the inspired use of Rhythm in Bronze, the dependence on cheap gags in 'Swordfish+Concubine' undermined its effect, writes Critics Republic reviewer Grey Yeoh....

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  The Ark of Humanity: A Review of ‘2020: Futurists’ Diaries’
  October 18 20170Bilqis Hijjas

  Critics Republic editor Bilqis Hijjas examines the future imagined by artists, scientists and other non-trained performers, in this interdisciplinary show seeking to shed light on humanity's directions....

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  Jamuan Visual dan Imej dalam ‘Kenduri Kendara’
  September 20 20170Bilqis Hijjas

  Pengkritik Fasyali Fadzly mengalami gabungan tiga teater dalam satu acara ini sebagai sajian menarik, terutamanya persembahan 'Samar' yang menjelaskan keadaan sosial pada masa kini terhadap kaum wanita yang mencari kebahagiaan melalui kebebasan....

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  Social Phobias Break the Fourth Wall at ‘Langkau’
  August 8 20170Bilqis Hijjas

  Reviewer Mia Mahadir is delighted by how 'Langkau' pulls together its multiple elements to break down social phobias and mock society's worst habits....

For more reviews, check out the work of The 2020s, a group of young Malaysians in their 20s starting their arts critic journey.