Siapa Cacat? A disabled-led theatre production

Siapa Cacat? is a Disabled-led theatre production, created, produced, and performed by a new collective of Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent creators under Teater Untuk Semua. The title reclaims the word “cacat” — often used as a slur — as a statement of empowerment and a provocation to rethink who belongs on stage. 

Set at a bus stop, the performance unfolds as performers come and go, each waiting for the new promised accessible Bus 801 to arrive. Through scenes and monologues, they share moments of playful defiance, escapism, and reflections on agency, time, and belonging. 

At its heart, Siapa Cacat? reframes disability as culture, aesthetics, and creativity, while challenging stereotypes and confronting the stigma surrounding disability in Malaysia. Siapa Cacat? is the first public performance by Teater Untuk Semua, following its 2024 training programme for Disabled individuals. 

In collaboration with Five Arts Centre, this Disabled-led production is co-directed by Ho Lee Ching and Jazzie Lee Jin Jye, and features eight Disabled performers: Ameera Ramlee, Dino N. Hassan, Fndrocka Notapurba, Gejaletchumi Murugaya, Lavinia A., Nuna Wan, Nur Aisyah Shahimee, and Sharifah Nur Jahan.

For audience accessibility, the performance includes surtitles, Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) interpretation, and audio description.


Access Information
Accessibility is integrated into both the process and performance of Siapa Cacat?

• Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) interpretation integrated into the show
• Audio description available. The descriptions are delivered in a mix of Bahasa Malaysia and English. If you require AD, please select this option before checking out so we can get in touch to make the necessary arrangements.
• Wheelchair access.If you are a wheelchair user, please select this option before checking out so we can get in touch to make the necessary arrangements.
• Bahasa Malaysia and English surtitles are provided for all performances.

Content Advisory
This performance contains sexual references.

What to expect in the show

There will be 8 actors and 2 crews on stage moving in and out. There will be use of verbal speech, sign language, and some movements on stage. There will be changes in lightings and sounds like bell ringing, clock ticking, music, and singing on stage.

Creative & Production Team

Teater Untuk Semua (TUS)
Teater Untuk Semua (TUS) began in 2024 as a research and documentation project exploring accessible approaches to theatre training. Now a growing collective of Disabled creators, TUS continues to challenge ableist barriers in Kuala Lumpur’s theatre landscape through collaborative, disability-affirming, and accessible performance-making. It aims to enable Disabled people to fully participate in Malaysia’s cultural ecosystem.

Co-Directors:
Ho Lee Ching
Jazzie Lee Jin Jye

Executive Producers:
June Tan (Five Arts Centre)
Hoe Hui Ting (Five Arts Centre)

Producers:
Sharifah Nur Jahan
Fendirocka Notapurba

Performers:
Ameera Ramlee
Dino N. Hassan
Fndrocka Notapurba
Gejaletchumi Murugaya
Lavinia A.
Nuna Wan
Nur Aisyah Shahimee
Sharifah Nur Jahan

Creative Advisor:
Omar Ali

Lighting & Multimedia Designer:
Syamsul Azhar (Five Arts Centre)

Set designer:                
Liew Chee Heai

Audio Describer:
Nephi Shaine Williams

Sign Language Coordinator & Main Interpreter:
Aw Wei Chun

Publicity & Marketing:
Teater Untuk Semua & Five Arts Centre

Social Media:
Anjali Venugopal 

Creative Support Person:
Luqman Suni
Putrina Rafie

Stage Managers: 
Meshalini Muniandy (Five Arts Centre)
Syada Anor (Five Arts Centre)

Production Support:
Teater Untuk Semua & Five Arts Centre

Produced by:
Teater Untuk Semua

In Collaboration with:
Five Arts Centre

Supported by: 
AmBank Group
ArtsFAS Yayasan Hasanah
Geran Sokongan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK), Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni Dan Budaya (MOTAC)
& our crowdfunding supporters

Partner in Visibility:
GMBB

The audio description devices are made possible thanks to klpac Connect, an accessibility and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby.

Siapa Cacat? is honoured to be one of the supporting arts, culture and heritage projects for Arts for All Seasons (ArtFAS) under Yayasan Hasanah this year. 

Siapa Cacat? Crowdfunding Campaign still going on till 23rd Nov!
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