#SHOWBIZ: Ghostly 'Lament of the Wandering Head' explores home and belonging
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FOR Malaysians, this is no exotic tale; it's a story many grew up hearing as children, often as a spooky tale adults used to frighten them at night.
From the original report
It's about the Penanggalan, a floating, disembodied female head with its internal organs still dangling beneath it. Now, imagine that image and accompanying legend on stage. But not as we know it, perhaps.
Billed 'Lament of the Wandering Head', the legend of Si Lo Ban (Penanggalan) is touted as a haunting, female-led performance that blends live music, physical theatre and storytelling. It is staged by Taiwan's Sun Son Theatre for the George Town festival, this coming Aug 7-8.
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- Aug 1, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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