Life Es Tu Short - Immersive Dining Theatre

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In LIFE ES TU SHORT, you, the audience, become “extras” in a Mexican short film, that follows the main character who dies and wakes up in Mictlan—the Mexican afterlife. Lost, hungry, and out of place, we follow his unfortunate journey and later learn his predicament that he shouldnt be there in the first place. The drama unfolds as he searches for the meaning of life in a peculiar death.

Across five delicious courses, guests are immersed into scene work, ofrenda-building and even a parade. What begins as bizzare comedy unfolds into an existential feast about life, memories, and the longing to be remembered.

This interactive dinner-experience fuses meta-theatre, culinary stirytelling, traditional Mexican cuisine, and modern Malaysian satire — served with candlelight, papel picado, and the buzz of a film set.

LOCATION

📍 Cafe Cafe, Kuching Sarawak 🗓 23–25 October 2025

📍Street Food of Mexico, Kuala Lumpur 🗓 : 29–31 October 2025 

THE MENU

- Guacamole y Chips

- Tamal de Pipian Y Hongos

- Birria Lamb Taco

- Mole de Pollo y Arroz

- Churros with Chocolate

- Horchata & Agua De Limon for drinks

THE CAST

OMAR ALI

Trained in advertising, Omar stumbled into theatre by chance, and decided to stay. Formerly a resident director at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), Omar is also an actor, set designer, and teacher. As a writer, his specific focus is in Translation and Adaptation. Alongside his late father, Allahyarham Muhammad Ali Hashim, Omar took English classics, translated them into Malay, and adapted them to the Malaysian sociopolitical context. They are best known for ‘Dato’ Seri’ (Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’), and the award-winning ‘KANDANG’ (George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’). Omar’s current focus is on teaching, training, and development – as well as proper Mexican grub.

CHEF IVAN CHAVARRIA

Born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, Chef Iván is the culinary mind behind Street Food of Mexico, a vibrant eatery in Kuala Lumpur. After earning his culinary degree from Universidad del Valle de Puebla, he honed his craft at the Michelin-starred La Sucursal in Valencia, followed by Ocean Maya Royale in Playa del Carmen. With a strong foundation in both Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine, Iván has spent the past decade across Indonesia, shaping menus for renowned venues such as Motel Mexicola, La Tabla and Los Jefes in Seminyak. His role in LIFE ES TU SHORT goes far beyond being “the token Mexican”—it’s his passion, creativity, and food that will make the show muy delicioso.

RAZIF HASHIM

Since entering the entertainment industry in 2003, Razif Hashim has worn many hats—TV host, actor, producer, director, writer, and yes, even coffee maker. Best known for Best in the World on 8TV, Asian Food Channel, and National Geographic Asia, he has reviewed everything from Japanese fugu to towering burgers with wit and flair. His work spans theatre, film, radio, and digital platforms, blending food, travel, and storytelling. Today, Razif channels that playful energy into Wayang Kitchen, Malaysia’s immersive dining theatre, where audiences feast on culture, comedy, and cuisine. With Razif, your napkin doubles as your ticket to the show.