Opera show revisits WWII hero Sybil Kathigasu's bravery


A rehearsal session for the upcoming 'The Solace Of Papan' opera show, with actors Cheah and Chaing (right) in their roles of Yoshimura and Sybil respectively. Photo: The Star/Art Chen

The Solace Of Papan, an English opera honouring Sybil Kathigasu's WWII bravery, recounts the gripping tale of the nurse who aided the Malayan resistance against Japanese occupation.

Composed by Lam Siu Chong with a libretto by Chin San Sooi, it will be staged at SEGi University, Kota Damansara in Selangor on July 20 and 21.

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