Malaysian theatre legend Krishen Jit described by 14 diverse writers

The enigma of the late theatre icon Krishen Jit, who died in 2005, lives on in a new and unique book called 'Excavations, Interrogations, Krishen Jit And Contemporary Malaysian Theatre', which compiles essays by 14 writers. Photo: Filepic

The late Krishen Jit, the co-founder of Five Arts Centre, is still a name to be reckoned with. Thirteen years have passed since his untimely death but his legacy in Malaysian theatre remains as strong as ever.

His signature practices and methodologies in theatre-making are still discussed, debated on and many of his works still resonate deeply today.