Friday, December 5

Tag: Cathy Lam Patrie

Ah-Ma – theSpace @ Niddry Street
Scotland

Ah-Ma – theSpace @ Niddry Street

Produced by Cathy Lam Arts Creative, Ah-Ma (meaning grandmother) is a one-woman show in which our main character recounts fond memories of her grandmother who has since been diagnosed with dementia.  Written and directed by Cathy Lam Patrie, this show is based on her experience with her own grandmother.   Ah-Ma features as a part of Asia Base at the Edinburgh Fringe - a project that highlights talent from Hong Kong and Taiwan - aiming to share Asian art with an international audience.  Kasen Tsui performs as our main character, using storytelling and movement to act as both the grandmother and the granddaughter.  Kasen plays this role with dignity and thoughtfulness, basking in moments of quiet and taking her time to really take in her imaginary surroundings...