Teater Tun Siti Hasmah

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Teater Tun Siti Hasmah
Written byErma Fatima
Date premieredNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)
Place premiered Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
Original language Malay
Subject Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali
GenreBiographical

Teater Tun Siti Hasmah is a Malaysian play directed by Erma Fatima and starring Lisa Surihani, Eja, Nazim Othman and Esma Danial. [1] It depicts the life of Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, [1] concentrating largely on her role as a doctor and medical officer in her youth before becoming Malaysia's first lady. [2] The play was produced in November 2012 at the Istana Budaya, [1] Malaysia's "Palace of Culture" and main theatrical venue.

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Production delays

The production was originally slated for August 2012 but was faced with a series of challenges, including the withdrawal of the original director and several lead actors due to other contractual obligations. [3]

Reception

Tun Siti Hasmah was in attendance at the opening night of the production and complimented the director afterwards on a "job well done". [4]

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