Ahmad Jihad has a secret struggle; one that no one needs to know. Ramlan harbours a dual identity—and multiple uniforms. Ramlah is a happy housewife and livestream baker. Zana plays in the duplicitous waters of online dating. When an old public swimming complex is set to be demolished, what is private gets forced to the surface.
Written by Hazwan Norly and directed by Rizman Putra, Pandan is a contemplative and occasionally surreal exploration of the intersections where our faith, public identities, online avatars and personal ruminations meet. In reckoning with their personal “jihad”, or spiritual struggle, can they find their truest selves?
Playwright & Assistant Director: Hazwan Norly
Producer & Dramaturg: Nabilah Said
Producer & Marketing/Publicity Manager: Nessa Anwar
Producer & Assistant Stage Manager: Raimi Safari
Director: Rizman Putra
Stage Manager: Vivi Agustina
Lighting Designer: Emanorwatty Saleh
Set Designer: Hairi Cromo
Sound Designer: Abdul Hakiim
Cast: Irsyad Dawood, Saifuddin Jumadi, Dalifah Shahril, Syimah Sabtu
(Source: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival Website)