Saturn Return by Theatresauce hits the stage in June

Theatresauce is excited to announce its third show of the 2023 season, Saturn Return, which is being directed by this year’s only female director, Mia Sabrina Mahadir. Located in Sunway’s Rooftop Theatre, Saturn Return is also run by an all-woman cast and designers and is set to show on 14-18 June 2023. 

Those familiar with astrology may have heard of the Saturn Return phenomenon, which is a cosmic event that occurs every 29.5 years when the planet Saturn literally “returns” to the exact zodiac sign, degree, and house it was in when you were born.

As the planet of karma, your Saturn Return is a period of getting really serious about who you are, what your legacy is, and what you’re here to leave for the world. You can expect new challenges, responsibilities, tests, existential crises, and growth when your Saturn returns.

Theatresauce’s only female director

No matter your beliefs or your thoughts on astrology, Saturn Return has something for everyone, as it coincidentally clashes with the burden of turning 30. 

For this reason, it was important for Mia to have females in their 30s as part of the cast. The 5-piece ensemble includes Leaism, Sharifah Aleysha, Lim Sheng Hui, Sharanya Radhakrishnan and Tharwa Karina, who have been collaborating with Mia since February to devise the show which includes themes such as womanhood, spirituality, and sex, as well as how our past and present continuously shape the way we anchor the future.

Previously a director of “Orang Muda, Darah Muda”, Mia is a graduate of Theatresauce’s Emerging Directors Lab 2021/2022. In the three pieces she directed for the lab, Mia has explored the themes of struggles among Muslim Malay millennials, female friendships, rivalry, and childhood trauma.

Saturn Return will be a challenge for Mia as it is her first time devising stories from her female peers of diverse backgrounds. Running for 120 minutes, it will also be Mia’s first full-length direction. 

Saturn Return is crowdfunding

Saturn Return will also be crowdfunding for their production cost here. Consisting of 6 tiers, you will be able to receive the show’s merchandise such as postcards, stickers, zines and candles for your support.

Ticket sales for Saturn Return will be going live on 14th May 2023 on www.CloudJoi.com. Standard tickets are RM55 and RM45 per ticket for bulk purchase of four tickets. Each performance runs for about 75 minutes without intermission.

College/university student bookings of 20-30 seats in a single receipt are entitled to bulk purchase deal of RM35 per ticket. There is also a free 75-minute theatre workshop before the performance. The workshop may cover introductory tools in acting, directing, writing or any combination it, depending on the group’s needs. 

Please email the Production-Stage Manager, [email protected] to make an arrangement.