Paul Chan, Tuyen Do, Zachary Hing, Daniel York Loh, Kwong Loke, Richard Rees, Gabby Wong and Millicent Wong have been cast in the world premiere of Pah-La, written by Abhishek Majumdar and directed by Debbie Hannan. With design by Lily Arnold, lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun and composition and sound design by Tom Gibbons.
Pah-La will be performed in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs Wednesday 3 April 2019 – Saturday 27 April 2019. With Press Night on Monday 8 April 2019, 7pm.
“I just lit up. I did not burn”
In a remote Tibetan village, Deshar, a young runaway has disowned her father Tsering and become a Buddhist nun.
In Lhasa, Chinese Commander Deng is working for the future of the country, unable to meet the needs of his wife and daughter.
When Deshar carries out an act of defiance it reverberates across the whole country and a new freedom struggle is born with life changing consequences for Deshar, Deng and their families.
“Tell that girl, she has changed Tibet forever.”
Pah-La, based on real stories during the 2008 Lhasa riots, is an examination of the future of non-violence.
There will be a post-show talk with Abhishek Majumdar on Tuesday 9 April 2019.
