Reframing the word

In The Morning After, Ghafir Akbar’s character wakes up to find out that he had lost his kingdom and plans a comeback. Jo Kukathas (left) also appears in this work.

Can truth be found in fiction? Instant Café Theatre Company explores this in its latest production.

HE lost his kingdom. Just like that, he lost it all. If he had a horse, he would have echoed those famous words of Richard III, “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” But all he had was a hippo and it was not just any other hippo in the land. It was his favourite one. And he had to bid it adieu.