IMPENJARAMENT

Impenjarament (Imprisonment) A world premiere by Teater Ekamatra Written & Directed by Aidli 'Alin' Mosbit Choreography by Gani Music by Zubir Abdullah Performance by M Saffri A Manaf, Muhd Kunju Noushad (India), Muhammad Najib Soiman (bijaN), Mohd Hatta Sulaiman, Noor Effendy Ibrahim, Paulus Simangunsong (Indonesia), Peter Sau and Sulaiman Ismail Batri Set in a prison cell of closed-circuit cameras, Impenjarament offers an insight into prison culture, examining the masculinity, machismo and eroticism of the Malay psyche. Confined in prison, eight men each with a dark past contemplate a potentially darker future. As they try to salvage what little dignity they have left, the notion of personal freedom is turned on its head. Directed by Malay woman playwright and director, Aidli 'Alin' Mosbit, with choreography by Gani and music by Zubir Abdullah, Impenjarament, a devised ensemble performance, presents a physical and multi-lingual theatrical piece to deliver an unlikely message of hope and kindness. 23-25 June, 8pm Matinee on 25 June, 3pm Esplanade Theatre Studio $28.00 (free seating) 90 mins (no intermission) Performed in multi-languages with English surtitles. Post-show dialogue with Aidli 'Alin' Mosbit on 25 June (Matinee) Impenjarament contains some scenes with strong language and adult themes not suitable for children. For more information, please contact us at tel: 6323 5443 or email sayasukaawak@yahoo.com Impenjarament is a commission of the Singapore Arts Festival 2005.