Directed by Glen Goei, written by Henrik Ibsen
A new version by David Harrower
Starring Ivan Heng with Ghafir Akbar, R Chandran, Serene Chen, Gerald Chew,
Brendon Fernandez, Kee Thuan Chye, Lim Kay Siu, Yap Yi Kai
What happens when you speak your mind and your entire community turns against
you? Do you stand by what you believe is right? Or do you tell your colleagues, your
family and your friends what they want to hear?
In a town that’s preparing to market itself as a world-class resort spa, Dr. Thomas
Chee (Ivan Heng) discovers that the water supply is riddled with bacteria. He
resolves to go public with the information. It’s a decision that pits him against his
entire community. The mayor (Lim Kay Siu), who also happens to be his brother,
works with vested interests to silence him. Overnight, Dr. Chee becomes the enemy
of the people – the man who insists on telling truths that no one wants to hear.
One of the world’s most powerful classics, Public Enemy asks thought-provoking
questions about democracy and the freedom of expression. What does it mean to
hold firmly to an unpopular opinion in a world where it’s easier to conform? Can one
man stand up to the tyranny of the majority? When does bravery become naivety?
Henrik Ibsen’s electrifying satire comes to life under Glen Goei’s direction. Exploring
issues of politics, principles and power, Public Enemy tells a timeless tale of courage
and corruption that has challenged and entertained audiences for over a hundred
years.
Venue: Victoria Theatre
When: 9 - 25 Apr 2015,
By: W!LD RICE