About Us

Main Wayang is a performing arts collective focused on exploring new ways of storytelling using multidisciplinary theatrical elements; seeking alternative ways to create a full theatre experience that employs minimal elements and a minimal production. 

Together, they have staged performances at the 2014 Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival, KLPAC and was a part of Kwang Tung Dance Company’s Pandora Experimental Box 2017. In 2018, they staged their first full length feature titled Layang, in KongsiKL that incorporated themes of identity and oppression of digital realms using a range of technologies from live cameras to virtual reality. 

Comprised of theatre director Ayam Fared, visual artist Fairuz Sulaiman, project manager Shafiqa Nabeera and sound artist Sudarshan Kumar; they have organized a series of interdisciplinary theatre workshops for youths, facilitated by arts practitioners from the fields of theatre, media art, and experimental music. Working with disadvantaged, at-risk youths from both inner city and rural communities, their workshops have taken place across various locations throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore.

Sudarshan Kumar [sound artist/performer]

Sudarshan is a musician who has contributed vocals and live electronics to bands such as HKPT, T!T!T!, and Takdir. His live setup is comprised of loopers, synths and effects pedals which are used to create improvised soundscapes. A staple at local electronic and experimental music venue mainstays, he is also a committee member of the Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film, Video and Music Festival (KLEX) in his capacity as Technical Director.

Shafiqa Nabeera [project manager, coordinator]

Shafiqa is an arts manager with experience in a diverse range of projects, which includes both independent art projects and corporate-funded initiatives. Professionally trained in law, with skills in researching and writing, she is currently working to develop the Malaysian crafts sector through her work at a government cultural agency.