Malaysian theatre outfit and KL refugee arts group share strong friendship bond

Theatre show 'And Then Came The Spring' at DPAC is a collaborative effort by Jo from ICT and Saleh (left), the driving force behind Parastoo. Photo: Tan Cher Kian

“Spring had to come at some point,” said actor/director/playwright Jo Kukathas, almost mournfully adding that it has been a “really long winter” for many.

In its first play for the 2022 season, Instant Cafe Theatre, together with Parastoo Theatre, presents a rather unconventional multilingual offering about Afghan refugees living in Malaysia.