落叶归根 The Letters Never Sent - Site Specific Performance

Step into forgotten memories. Walk alongside the untold stories. 《落叶归根》The Letters Never Sent is an intimate, site-specific immersive theatre production unfolding across heritage spaces in George Town, Penang.

Open Approved
30 May 2025 to 01 Jun 2025
4:00PM
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Event

Event Details

Duration 60 minutes
Children Admission Tickets Required
Seating Free Standing
Doors Open 30 minutes before event

About This Event

《落叶归根》The Letters Never Sent

形式:沉浸式剧场 | 7个场景 | 观众随角色一同移动
观众人数:每场 20– 25人

📖 故事简介

年迈的“好姐”曾是一个自梳女,年轻时离开广东,漂洋过海来到马来亚,以妈姐身份在思恩的家中生活与工作数十年。思恩赴海外求学多年归来,却遗憾错过了最后一面。随着一封未曾寄出的信和斑驳记忆的碎片逐渐拼凑,思恩踏上一段重返过去、理解与缅怀的心路旅程。

📖 Synopsis 

The Letters Never Sent follows the story of Hou Jie, an aging MaJie — a self-combed woman who, in her youth, left Guangdong and spent her life working as a devoted domestic caretaker in Malaya. After many years abroad, Si En, the girl she once raised like a daughter, returns home only to find that Hou Jie has quietly left, leaving behind memories and an unsent letter. Haunted by loss and longing, Si En embarks on a moving journey through time and memory to rediscover Hou Jie's sacrifices, quiet resilience, and enduring love. Through this intimate site-specific performance, the audience is invited to walk alongside the performers and experience a story of migration, care, and the profound search for belonging.

📍 Event Details

  • Show Dates: 30 May, 31 May & 1 June 2025
  • Show Times: 4PM | 6PM | 8PM
  • Meeting Point: Journal Café, George Town, Penang
  • Format: Site-Specific Immersive Theatre (7 live performance stations)
  • Ticket Price: RM80 (Standard) RM300 (Bundle for Four)

🎨 Creative Team

  • Producer: Lean Lotus (Chan Lean Heng)
  • Director: Sir Soon (Soonufat Supramaniam)
  • Actors: Winnie Yap, Eunice Yap, Sandra Lim, Lilian Tong, Stephen Lee, Chong Lai Ee

✨ Remembering & Celebrating the Lives of Majies — A tribute by ordinary citizens, for extraordinary women. ✨

Important Notes:

  • This is a walking immersive experience. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • The performance involves light walking, standing, and movement between nearby heritage locations.
  • Umbrellas and water bottles are recommended.
  • Children below 10 years old are not encouraged due to space limitations.

Ticket Policy:

  • No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals.
  • In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, organizers reserve the right to postpone or adjust show timing.

Why Watch?

🔹 Celebrate the resilience and sacrifices of generations of women.
🔹 Join a heartfelt tribute that blends memory, history, and art into living storytelling.