காதல் தோல்விகள் (The Failed Romances) by TerryandTheCuz and Adriano Cortese

காதல் தோல்விகள் (The Failed Romances) is a bold coming of age cabaret that draws inspiration from Tamil cinema.

Blending theatre, live music, movement and design; காதல் தோல்விகள் (The Failed Romances) transforms deeply personal stories into a shared cultural experience where humour, memory and spectacle collide.

Developed over several years with collaborators across Malaysia and Australia, this theatrical experience unfolds with a live six-piece band performing iconic and reimagined Tamil songs while a cast of performers navigate the messy, often contradictory terrain of the heart.

காதல் தோல்விகள் (The Failed Romances) sharply interrogates myths of masculinity, femininity, attraction, and belonging shaped by decades of cinema and colonial legacy.

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Concept and Stories by: TerryandTheCuz
Created and Developed by: TerryandTheCuz and Adriano Cortese
Written and Directed by: Adriano Cortese and TerryandTheCuz
Music Direction: Ashwin Gobinath
Dramaturgy: Sharmilla Ganesan
Choreography: Harshini Sukumaran
Designed by: TerryandTheCuz
Sound Design: Michael Toisuta
Sound Mixing: Muhamad Faiz Rushli
Video Design: Susie Henderson
Lighting Design: Marti Shlansky  

Performers: Govin Ruben & Udaya Soundari

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Terms & Conditions:
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Age Guidance:Recommended for ages 16+. Every guest requires a valid ticket. 

Please note:
Holders of student, senior or Sunwayian tickets must present a valid student ID, proof of age or Sunway ID, as applicable, for verification on the day of the performance. If eligibility cannot be verified, the ticket holder will be required to pay the difference between the discounted and standard ticket prices before entry.

Holders of OKU wheelchair tickets must provide a valid OKU Card/Certificate or official doctor’s letter via email and present the original document for verification on the day of the performance. Wheelchair-accessible seating is also available to patrons with temporary injuries, mobility limitations or other accessibility needs; however, the OKU discounted rate will not apply, and the applicable standard ticket price will be charged.