When Filipino pop-rock bands in the early 2010s started to gain mainstream prominence, Autotelic emerged as one of the movement’s leading voices. From churning heartfelt anthems that reflect the sentiments and triumphs of the current generation to rocking the stage with unforgettable performances, the six-piece band sets the standards of what modern pop songcraft is all about: beautifully resonant at its most melancholic, and defenseless in its poignant honesty. Fast forward to 2021, Autotelic’s music still hits home. Their work has been consistent in eloquently expressing the woes and rewards of being young, in love and emotionally wrecked, and is informed not so much by its time, but by timelessness and enduring appeal. These qualities are inevitably present on “Iwan,” Autotelic’s new single released under MCA Music Inc. Teeming with earnestness and indelible pop sensibilities, Autotelic’s latest track sticks to the quivering fragility that often permeates their material. But this ti
Mabining Mandirigma return to CCP Little Theater this
2019 as opener for its 33rd season of Tanghalang Pilipino, as they
continue its advocacy of educating our new generations of historic past and
learn from our very own heroes that shape our nation today, and that is Apolinario
Mabini, the Filipino revolutionary leader, lawyer and statesman that is
identified because of his being a paralytic.
This year restaging is so far one of the refine compare
to its previous production, the music and lyrics is masterfully crafted, thanks
to Ejay Yatco who did some changes as the musical director, however it may
sound so pop this time and we find it okay for good.
It tells a biography story of Mabini, from his early days
working in a convent until further his study to law up to being an adviser to
the first republic government of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of
the Philippines. It also shows us his situation during exile in the US soil,
and how lonely life became one greatness due to his love for Inang bayan.
I may agree to some critic that the play is not only
centered and focus to its main goal in storytelling, there are some scenes that
are not needed anymore, they didn’t even answer the reason why Mabini became
paralytic, to which many young ones today are curious about it.
Monique Wilson is returning in Philippine stage via Mabining
Mandirigma after many years of living and working abroad, it is a good comeback
for her since the Mabini role is an iconic to portray from a woman perspective,
it is a joy a to watch Ms. Wilson in this restaging.
Historically this play is a good to watch, it provides a
lot of important dates and happening during the Aguinaldo term, it could be boring
but believe the production numbers are all good to understand it, colorful and
funny in a way.
Steampunk Musical Mabining Mandirigma runs at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) start August 16 until September 1, 2019. For ticket reservations, group sales and special performances please contact Tanghalang Pilipino: 0999-8843821, 09156072275 or (02) 832-1125, local 1621.
Tickets are also available at the CCP Box Office, Ticket2me, Bliimo and all Ticketworld outlets. For more information, visit the TP Facebook page or email tanghalangpilipinomarketing@gmail.com
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