The Vault: My Grandfather’s Road was presented from 23 to 25 November 2017 in front of a live audience.
Neo Kim Seng revisits his 2015 text My Grandfather’s Road, based on his childhood memories, refreshing it in the spoken language of his childhood – Cantonese. Working with two actors, he also explores the Cantonese spoken in Singapore and Malaysia.
Two versions of The Vault: My Grandfather’s Road were presented – one written and performed in Singaporean Cantonese by Gary Tang, and one written and performed in Malaysian Cantonese by Tan Cher Kian.
You can view recordings of both performances (recorded on 25 November 2017) below. English subtitles are provided.
The Vault: My Grandfather’s Road in Singaporean Cantonese, written and performed by Gary Tang. (40 minutes)
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The Vault: My Grandfather’s Road in Malaysian Cantonese, written and performed by Tan Cher Kian. (36 minutes)
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