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Son of the Forest

Tarrant Kwok, Director, Playwright, Technical Designer, Amberjade Arts

27-Sep-24 15:00

Son of the Forest

Amberjade Arts are presenting a new work, Son of the Forest, which was inspired by Malay Archipelago folk tales. Written and directed by Tarrant Kwok, this thought-provoking production explores the tension between sacrifice, conquest, and the shared stories that define us. The play which is being presented as part of Theatre Takeover: Cosmic '24, also delves into traditional male and female roles in narratives, unravelling old tropes, while reflecting on the cyclical tragedies of modern life. We find out what’s in store from Tarrant, who is also the show’s technical designer.

Image Credit: Amberjade Arts via CloudTheatre

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  performing arts

Tags:  theatre takeover 24,  the bigger picture,  front row,  amberjade arts,  theatre,  folk tales, 


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