Jebat: a classic and complex Malay tale deftly reimagined on stage

Hang Jebat (Zul Zamir), middle, takes on the whole room in an epic fight scene in the 'Jebat' theatre show at KLPac. Photo: Chan Kien Ming and leggoshoot

While many are familiar with the classic tale of Hang Tuah, a character synonymous with loyalty and obedience to the King, The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat’s modern reimagination of Jebat offers a rare chance to explore the story from Hang Jebat’s point of view.

Theatre show Jebat, which is presented in English, has been giving the masses plenty food for thought at KLPac since it opened on Sept 16. It will be playing until this Sunday.