Love blossoms in faraway Japan, where Li Shu Tong is immersing himself in the local culture and studying the Western Arts. Above Full Moon by Asia Musical Productions, produced, directed and written by Ho Lin Huay, with music by Imee Ooi.
The crowd knew it was in for a treat right from the get-go at KLPac. Such was the dramatic (and very red) opening scene of Above Full Moon, after which Edward Nam masterfully commandeered the stage alone as a young and emotionally-charged Li Shu Tong (1880-1942), the great all-rounder (educator, writer, poet, painter, calligrapher, etc) of early 20th century China.
Amidst the chaos of the Boxer Rebellion, the ambitious young man is indignant and frustrated. His emotions are exemplified in this powerful scene: “The sun will rise again tomorrow”, he sings, before adding grimly, “but it will not light our hills and valley.”
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