Orang Orang Drum Theatre

About Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Founded in 2013 by core members Boyz Chew, Zyee Leow, and Damien Leow, Orang Orang Drum Theatre has spent the past decade moving fluidly between music, dance, and theatre. From the Venice Open Stage festival to folk art festivals in Hungary and Serbia, and from Australia's WOMADelaide to Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival, they have drummed across cultures, constantly exploring new horizons between tradition and the contemporary.

The name "Orang Orang" means "the people", which carries the idea of individuals coming together to form a community, echoing the belief that art belongs among the people. True to this spirit, they bring performances and workshops into Malaysian spaces—fishing villages, schools, and art festivals, while drawing inspiration from local cultures in return.

In recent years, their works have turned to the fabric of everyday life. From "Shan-Ka-La Project" to "Kaka-Lala," reflecting on the relationship between nature and the city; and now, "LaguKu 3.0" in 2025, which for the first time will be passed on to a new generation. A decade on, their drums continue to echo with a question: what fresh sparks can art and life ignite together?