Theatre show finds hidden drama in 'ordinary' woman's life

Ling Tang is set to perform in three languages - English, Mandarin and Cantonese - in the one-actor 'Material Woman In The Beauty World' theatre show in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. Photo: Handout

Material Woman In The Beauty World is the latest play by acclaimed theatre veteran and playwright Leow Puay Tin.

The play explores the physical and emotional portrait of an "ordinary" woman in her 50s as she navigates through the varied challenges and circumstances of life.