It was another time for another run in
Manila for one of the most resounding names in theater's running
history as M Butterfly hit the stages of Maybank Performing Arts
Theater in Bonifacio Global City. Inspired by
Giaccomo Puccini's opera, the two-act play is loosely based on events
surrounding a 1986 espionage trial about a my serious Chinese opera
singer and a French Diplomat.
And it's no secret why this was once
hailed for the accolades and controversies. The cast's portrayal of
the – especially RS Francisco as its lead character which
serves as the epitome of a “madame butterfly” – has been
nothing but superb. But make no mistake about this, too: Mayen Estanero, Olivier Borten, Lee O'Brien, Norman McLeod, Maya Encila, Rica Nepomuceno, and Ms. Pinky Amador provided a stellar job in making their characters presence strongly felt as respective foils to Song Liling -- specifically, O'Brien for taking narration into another leaf in the most convincing manner.
The play didn't even feel dragging
despite running for nearly three hours, with the first act spanning
for around 75 minutes. It could even be a perfect way to kill some time instead of getting stuck in the horrendous traffic grind inside this district.
Safe to say defiance has paid its price
for over the course of time; a thought-provoking story of lust-driven
romance, cultural and diplomatic affairs, and debunking taboos has
seen them all like a premonition to today's standing where LGBT is
finally accepted in most parts of society; proving that love wins
every single time.
Author: slickmaster | © 2018 The SlickMaster's Files
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