Upper-class, middle-aged libertine John Au Yong has many distractions: the erotic allure of women; neat whiskey in cut crystal; the matchless charms of a well-cut suit.
But haunted pasts and their regrets do not fade. When the opportunity to reclaim lost love surfaces, he recalls the golden memories of his youth, fraught with reckless abandonment and exhilarating passion. As the years slip beyond his grip, is there any hope in reviving the embers of his past?
Huzir Sulaiman’s compelling script takes on new life with his deft direction of The Weight of Silk on Skin. Musician weish forms a musical tapestry that heightens and embraces the poignant beauty of an unforgettable love, complementing Brendon Fernandez’s striking portrayal of John.
Lyrical, biting and powerful, The Weight of Silk on Skin lays bare the privileges, pleasures and pain of a man’s life.
Playwright: Huzir Sulaiman
Director: Huzir Sulaiman
Cast: Brendon Fernandez
Musical Director & Performer: weish
Assistant Director: Lim Shien Hian
Sound Engineer: Shah Tahir
Lighting Designer: Tai Zi Feng
Production Manager: Izz Sumono
(Source: Checkpoint Theatre Website)