The Struggle: Years Later (2015)

16 July 2015 – 26 July 2015 @ Creative Cube, LASALLE College of the Arts

Synopsis

A new devised play featuring a lineup of veteran & new theatre performers.

In 1969, Kuo Pao Kun wrote and directed The Struggle, which was banned by the government two weeks before its opening. The artistic team was forced to replace the performance with poetry recital and skits. The Struggle remains Kuo Pao Kun's only script yet to be staged. It reflects upon the social turmoil resulting from rapid urban development and people's struggles against these changes back in the 70s. 

40 years later, Liu Xiaoyi leads an eclectic ensemble which consists of Yang Shi Bin, Kuo Jing Hong, Doreen Toh, Hung Chit Wah Felix and Chong Woon Yong to revisit its relationship and relevance in this modern era.

Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles. 

Original Script: Kuo Pao Kun
Script Adaptation & Director: Liu Xiaoyi

Sound Artist: Darren Ng
Lighting Design: Lim Woan Wen
Assistant Director: Ric Liu 

Cast: Yang Shi Bin, Okorn-Kuo Jing Hong, Doreen Toh, Hung Chit Wah Felix, Chong Woon Yong

Producer: Jo Lim
Production Manager: Celestine Wong
Stage Manager: Eng Sze Kee 
Assistant Stage Manager: Wang Zhi 

Surtitles Translator: Wang Liansheng
Co-Surtitles Translator: Chelsea Sim
Surtitles Operator: Tan Yi Lin Michelle

(Source: The Theatre Practice Programme) 


credits

Kuo Pao Kun
Playwright
Liu Xiaoyi
Adaptation, Director
Darren Ng
Sound Artist
Lim Woan Wen
Lighting Designer
Ric Liu
Assistant Director

artefacts

M1 Chinese Theatre Festival (2015), Programme
Programme for M1 Chinese Theatre Festival (2015). 
The Theatre Practice
Recorded: 16 July 2015
M1 Chinese Theatre Festival (2015), Brochure
Brochure for M1 Chinese Theatre Festival (2015). 
The Theatre Practice
Recorded: 16 July 2015