Theatre: mental health discourse explored in this mother-daughter drama

Anitha (left) and Sukania return to the stage in ‘Night, Mother, which opens at PJPac on Jan 6. Photo: PH7

Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Night, Mother by American playwright Marsha Norman is about suicide.

It is both a challenging and rewarding work to take on, especially when dealing with the family drama that unfolds on stage. A mum and her daughter have to confront painful situations in this incredibly sad, yet powerful play.