Before television came about, Bangsawan theatre was one of the main forms of entertainment as Bangsawan troupes travelled from village to village to perform. What makes it such an entertaining and unique experience is that it brings together the different facets of the arts – theatre, music, dance, poetry, comedy and even martial arts.

For the first time ever, The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat will be collaborating with Mekar Budaya to revive this age-old art form and pay tribute to Rahman B, a living legend whose name is synonymous with Bangsawan theatre and the last surviving practitioner of his generation. As part of ArtsFAS 2021 season, Dr. Marlenny Deenerwan will be directing a Bangsawan play entitled “Hikayat Si Miskin Menjadi Raja” which is loosely based on Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper”. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch a full Bangsawan performance up close by some of the most exciting names in theatre.