“With some creative imagination and innovation, Dama has weaved the various art forms rather successfully into something poignant and hauntingly beautiful.”  NEW STRAITS TIMES

“The set ... goes a long way to create the right ambience. The mood is further enhanced by the lighting design... the production was aesthetically pleasing.”  THE STAR

“... what came through distinctly was the commitment, sincerity, and wonderful spirit of the musicians and the actors.”  KAKISENI

Synopsis
Kingdom Earth was once a beautiful and joyful place with an Emperor on the throne. Until Evil descended. Hating what he saw, Evil laid siege to the Kingdom, and soon dethroned the Emperor, enveloping the Kingdom in darkness. He cast a spell on the Emperor, putting him to eternal sleep. The Lady of the Kingdom, however, managed to escape Evil's wrath. On hearing the commotion from above, an Angel came to investigate, arriving while Evil was asleep. She was horrified by the pervading darkness! With a swish of her magic wand, she brought light and life back to the Kingdom. She broke the Emperor's spell and reunited him with the Lady. Before departing, she gave them a magic stalk to protect Kingdom Earth.

Evil was furious when he awoke! He immediately plotted mayhem. Disguised as an old woman, he approached their highnesses with the gift of a poisoned peach. Emperor fell into the trap and was rendered unconscious. Delighted, Evil stole the magic stalk and cast the Earth into darkness once again. Sensing that something was amiss, and fearing for her own safety, the Lady played along with Evil, pretending to eat the fruit, too, and fell into unconsciousness.

With his mission seemingly accomplished, Evil began to drag the Emperor into the dungeon, whereupon the Lady seized the opportunity to escape and seek help. Her cries reached Angel, who promptly returned to assist. Evil refused to release the Emperor, and a fierce duel ensued. In the fight, the Lady was injured, and the Angel whisked her away to refuge. She nursed her back to health. Upon Lady's recovery, both ladies went into a protracted battle with Evil before emerging in triumph, freeing the Emperor.

Production Team
Music Director / Producer
Khor Seng Chew
Artistic Director / Director
Pun Kai Loon
Concert Master
Gan Boon We
Music Arrangement & Transcription
Loo Fang Chiat / Loo Fang Ying
Set Design / Script
Pun Kai Loon
Lighting Designer
Mac Chan Ban Hing
Set Builder
Wilson Peris
Costume Design
Datin Susan Lai
Hair Styling
A Cut Above
Make-up
James Wong
Stage Manager
Tan Keam Beng
Front of House
Gracie & kennedy
Ticketing
Law Yee Yong
Photographer / Graphic Design
Mun Lee

Angel / Soprano
Tan Soo Suan
Lady / Soprano
Phoon Sook Peng
Emperor / Baritone
Liau Siau Suan
Devil / Dancer
Lee Swee Keong
Dizi
Leong Seng Joon
Sheng
Lim Kuo Yung
Yangqin
See Keh Fong
Pipa
Khor Seng Chew
Keyboard
Loo Fang Chiat
Percussion
Ng Boon Hean / Lai Foo Yuan
Erhu
Gan Boon We
Double Bass
Tee Hsien Onn

Performance History
31 Aug & 1 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 Sep 2002, 8.30pm
The Actors Studio Bangsar, Level 3, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur