Asian Pirate Musical: In Concert

The year is 2049. Nazar floats alone at sea: ship empty, supplies meagre, and all hope lost.

When Nazar sails through a strange storm, four strangers from across time and space crash-land on deck: 14th century Muslim diplomat Zheng He, 19th century pirate queen Sek Yeong, and 23rd century space revolutionaries Keliling and Riang. The pirates struggle for power – and acceptance – make enemies – and friends.

As the budding-bickering crew sail through ship graveyards and fight mutant deep-sea creatures, they look for a place to call home in this ravaged world.

Through an experimental blend of traditional instruments, 21st century Asian pop, and musical influence from diasporas, Asian Pirate Musical explores freedom, found families, and finding fun in the face of our future.

This is a script-in-hand concert performance of the full show, shared with the public for the first time.

CAST

Zheng He - Yñaqui Tuason-Inocian

Sek Yeong - Amanda Maud

Nazar - Ashley Goh

Keliling - Rai Endah

Riang - Nabilah Hamid

CREATIVE TEAM

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Zhui Ning Chang, Frey Kwa Hawking, Jade Leamcharaskul, Sarita Lewis, Nemo Martin, and XANA.

Additional credits:

Director - Zhui Ning Chang

Dramaturg - Frey Kwa Hawking

Lead Composer - Jade Leamcharaskul

Producers - Zhui Ning Chang, Florian Lim, Nemo Martin, Clarissa Widya

Music Director/ Vocal Coach - Nunt Ruddit

Associate Music Director/ Vocal Coach - Amy Hsu

Sound Designer - Vincci Chung

Stage Manager and Lighting Designer - Ghost and John

Previous work-in-progress elements were shared at Moongate Mix, SIGNAL, and VAULT Festival. Project development has been supported by Pleasance Theatre, Stage One, Papergang Theatre, Centre 151, and Exchange Theatre.

For more info, please visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/asian-pirate-musical-concert and @asianpiratemus