Atomic Jaya (2003)

What happens when Malaysia decides to build an atomic bomb?

One of Asia’s classic satires. Deliciously politically incorrect, Atomic Jaya takes a caustic look at national hubris. We follow the intrepid physicist Dr. Mary Yuen as she takes on the top-secret national project and meets a madcap assortment of characters, from uranium smugglers to cabinet ministers, canteen ladies to a certain general with a Napoleonic fixation. Hilarious writing and virtuoso acting with 3 actors taking all 14 roles make for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Cast

Claire Wong, Huzir Sulaiman, Gani Abdul Karim (in Singapore), Fahmi Fadzil (in Kuala Lumpur)

Production Team

Director: Casey Lim
Lighting Design: Dorothy Png
Digital Imagery Design: Casey Lim
Production Design: Dorothy Png & Casey Lim
Costume and Music Supervisor: Huzir Sulaiman
Atomic Bomb Song Composed: Rafique Rashid
Atomic Bomb Song Lyrics: Huzir Sulaiman

Production Stage Manager (Singapore): Joyce Yao
Production Manager (Kuala Lumpur): Lorna Tee
Stage Manager (Kuala Lumpur): Pierre-André Salim
ASM / Video / Lights Operator (Singapore): Pierre-André Salim
Stagehand (Singapore): Tay Peichin
Hair Stylist (Singapore): Ashley Lim
Makeup Artist (Singapore): Elaine Lee

Producers: Chiu Chien Seen, Casey Lim, Huzir Sulaiman, Claire Wong
Production Coordinator (Singapore): Pierre-André Salim
Administration & Accounting: Chiu Chien Seen
Legal Affairs: Claire Wong
Marketing & Publicity (Singapore): Michele Lim
Marketing & Publicity (Kuala Lumpur): Lorna Lee

(Source: Synopsis from Checkpoint Theatre Website and Credits from Checkpoint Theatre Programme)