Lanterns Never Go Out (1989)

This is a stylised play which revolves around Kah Wei, a recent graduate and freshly initiated into the working world. When the play starts, it is Chinese New Year. Her relatives’ constant nagging and unwanted advice force Kah Wei to seek refuge the different aspects of Kah Wei’s character — her relationships, her childhood, her working life…

As the play progresses, we may find ourselves as Kah Wei does, questioning the do’s and the don’ts, the whys and hows, of life. Or, we may find ourselves questioning Kah Wei. 

The final verdict is left to you.

Cast:
Low Kah Wei
Mabel Lee
Henry Lim
Geraldine Yeo
Kuang Ferong
Anita Dorett

Director: Alvin Tan
Playwright: Haresh Sharma
Overall Stage Manager: Clarisse Ng
Stage Manager (Bread & Barter): Cheryl Tang
Stage Manager (Lanterns): Cassandra Lim

Light/Sound: Claire Leow Sok Choo, Chui Yuen Phun
Programme: Thio Lay Hoon
Poster Design: Kuang Farong
Ticketing Officer: Celine Chow
Asst. Ticketing Officer: Valencia Teo
Front of House: Wong Chew Chin

Make-Up: Cosmoprof
Ushers: Noorita, Asha, Mira, Soo Kheng, Jean
Stage Crew:
Kum Yoke
Wendy
Lisa Marie
Neena
Yong Sing
Leow Wei Jen
Lawrence Tan

(Source: The Necessary Stage Programme)

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