Hearts Desire

A family is waiting for the return of their daughter from her holiday in Australia. However, instead of focusing on the impact of the event, it is the very act of waiting which dominates the text. The tone of the piece is set from the start when the opening four lines are spoken, then the piece is reset and the opening is repeated a further two times. The repetition of everyday routines highlights the monotony in their lives. They appear to lack purpose and direction. This is coupled with the fear of the future as the family reacts in extreme ways to the imminent arrival. As each increasingly absurd event happens, the play returns to the beginning, capturing the audience in the futility and frustration that the characters themselves are experiencing.

klpac’s Co-Associate Artistic Director Christopher Ling directs the brand new T4YP ensemble in a unique take on award-winning British playwright Caryl Churchill’s heartfelt drama about homecoming.

Executive Producer : Dato' Faridah Merican

Artistic Director : Joe Hasham OAM

Playwright : Caryl Churchill with additional material from The T4YP Ensemble

Director: Christopher Ling

Production Manager: Freddy Tan

Stage Manager: Betroy Chiper

Choreography: Lex Lakshman

Cast: Arief Iskandar

        Benjamin Ng

        Hannan Azlan

        Ho Lee Ching