Kepaten Obor – Igniting a Weathered Torch
(2022)Theatre; 90 minutes
for Esplanade Pesta Raya Festival 2022, dir. Adib Kosnan
Role: Multimedia Designer
Lives laid parallel in a cosmic intertwining of fates, interrupted only by the tragedies of life.
When she first found her voice at a young age, she always wondered where it came from. She embarked on a journey to seek lineage, to make meaning of a gift passed from one generation to another despite the obstacles that littered her path. Commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Kepaten Obor is a multi-disciplinary one-woman performance by Suhaili Safari, featuring a heartfelt monologue intertwined with dancing, singing and original music compositions, supported live by musicians Danial Ahmad and Isyraf of sl_owtalk.
An original script based on Suhaili’s own story, Kepaten Obor is a reflection of the ties that binds grandparents and their grandchildren, an unspoken energy that cannot be severed come what may.
Kepaten Obor is directed by Adib Kosnan and co-written by Agnes Christina and Suhaili Safari.
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Previews
Berita Harian “ 'Kepaten Obor' selami hubungan keluarga antara generasi”
Reviews
Bakchormeeboy “Review: Kepaten Obor – Igniting A Withered Torch (Pesta Raya 2022)” Pengkritik Sandiwara “Kepaten Obor sentuh isu legasi keluarga”
The Straits Times “Kepaten Obor is a layered tribute to a grandmother who was a star”
Credits
Co-writers – Suhaili Safari, Agnes Christina
Director – Adib Kosnan
Performer – Suhaili Safari
Dramaturg – Charlene Rajendran
Choreographer – Norisham Osman
Live musicians – Danial Ahmad, Isyraf
Scenographer and Light Designer –Emanorwatty Saleh
Multimedia and Key Visual Designer – Jevon Chandra
Costume Designer – Agnes Christina
Producer – Saiful Amri
Stage Manager – Lili Muslihah
Assistant Stage Manager – Irdina Qistina
Surtitlist – Amirul Abdullah
