TEWAS : No Light at the End of The Tunnel

TEWAS: No Light at the End of the Tunnel” is a visceral theatrical experience that exposes the devastating impact of bullying—from school corridors to workplace hierarchies. Through raw storytelling and explosive physical theatre, the work plunges audiences into a fractured world shaped by violence, silence, complicity, and survival.

After its premiere in Penang and a powerful Kuala Lumpur season, “TEWAS: No Light at the End of the Tunnel” now arrives at the George Town Festival. Its Kuala Lumpur presentation garnered seven nominations at the 2025 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, culminating in a win for Best Group/Ensemble Performance in the Theatre category.

Unflinching yet deeply human, “TEWAS: No Light at the End of the Tunnel” stands as both a performance and a reckoning, a collective scream from those trapped within systems that fail to protect them.

Production Team:

• Performed by: Beh, Fareez, Hong, Joey & Pavin
  

• Producer & Co-Writer: Sidhart Joe Dev

• Writer & Director: Hilyati Ramli

• Scenography & Choreography: Izzardzafli Padzil

• Soundscape Artist: Dr. Kamal Sabran

• Set Designer: Shahidan Mohamad

• Lighting Designer: Mohd Saidi

• Sound Engineer: Mohd. Faidsal

• Stage Construction Lead: Firdaus

• Lighting Oversight: Dr. Azrul Azizi

• Production Support: Bob, Yaya

• Production Manager: Muha Mesri

• Stage Managers: Ashley

• Video, Images & Archive: Jimmy

Trigger Warnings:
This production contains depictions of bullying, emotional and physical violence, and themes of suicide and sexual assault, which may be distressing to some viewers. This performance also contains loud sounds, bright lights and strobe lights. Viewer discretion is advised.

TEWAS is suitable for audiences aged 7 and above due to its mature themes and graphic content. The play is designed to provoke thought and foster conversation about bullying and mental health issues in society, encouraging viewers to take a stand against these persistent problems. Support information and helplines will be available at the venue for anyone affected by the content of this production.

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