merdeka eve...very the cultural

I've becoming very cultural lately, I think. Imagine on merdeka eve I went to watch another musical play. This time, at klpac. Actually, it was a sudden decision, since my friend got extra tickets to the play. Still wasted 2 extra tickets, couldn't get anybody at that time. The one that I went is called "Broken Bridges". How was it? It's good, it's funny, it's sad. Makes my merdeka celebration more happier after that...hehe. Of course I went somewhere else la afterthat.


The synopsis (taken from their site)

BROKEN BRIDGES is set in Ipoh in the 1950's. The protagonist, Ming, seeks to chart his own destiny while his father, Wong, has his own ideas for his son. Wong is the quintessential Chinese towkay, to the extent of arranging his son's marriage. Ming's best friend and neighbour, Leong, plays the obedient son. The stark contrast in these two characters begs the question: 'So what's wrong with the old ways?', and on the other hand, 'So what's wrong with the new ways?' With a persuasive cousin from the big city, Ringo, appearing on the scene, Ming finally decides to go against his father's wishes and leaves for Kuala Lumpur.

10 years later, Ming returns as a successful contractor, whose project is to tear down the marketplace and in its place, erect a new building. Problems occur; an unhappy relationship with the beautiful head-strong and self-opinionated Mei Ling; construction problems; promised sums of compensation never arriving...the townsfolk become troubled and angry. Wong, in a final act of fatherly love, makes a sacrifice for his son, totally unknown to Ming. Ming leaves Ipoh, humiliated, disappointed and totally ashamed of his father.

In the epilogue, Ming returns 30 years later, and only then discovers the fate of his father.

BROKEN BRIDGES is a big musical with an even bigger story; wonderful charm, humour and drama. There are 24 musical numbers, inclusive of reprises. There are 11 lead and supporting lead characters. There are also an estimated 15 chorus members playing multiple roles. BROKEN BRIDGES is a truly Malaysian Musical; but above all, it's absolute entertainment.

Written by: Lim Chuang Yik and Teng Ky-Gan
Executive Producer: Dato' Faridah Merican
Director: Joe Hasham
Musical Director: James Boyle
Choreographer: Pat Chan
Set Designers: Loo Jia-Wei & Arica Chia
Wardrobe Designer: Chin Khin Yeow
Cast: Douglas Lim, Colin Kirton, Ho Soon Yoon, Joanne Kam Poh Poh, Tony Eusoff and MORE...

That Douglas guy (Ming) is good. Ming's father super good. Dem sad to see him towards the end of the play...sob sob. Same goes to the rest. Joanne *nose bleed* as Mei Ling also not very bad...well, she looks gorgeous on stage. Damn, I should try acting one day. Lotsa chun chicks...

Now waiting for the next play. I might be going to the one showing this weekend "The Shape of Things". Anyone else interested?