Filipino dementia carer’s story takes centre stage in ‘The Moon and The Bakunawa’ play in Perth

The Moon and The Bakunawa is an autobiographical play that explores Nitoy Chan's lived experience of dementia from a carer's perspective.

The Moon and The Bakunawa is an autobiographical play that explores Nitoy Chan's lived experience of dementia from a carer's perspective. Credit: The Moon and The Bakunawa

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The play features an all-Filipino cast and is part of the ongoing support for Filipino artists in both Australia and the Philippines.

Key Points
  • The Philippine Educational Theatre Artists of Western Australia in collaboration with Dementia Australia led the stage production of The Moon and The Bakunawa: A Dementia Carer’s Story.
  • According to the writer and director Nitoy Chan, the play aims to share insights on dementia, particularly for Filipinos in Australia who are known for their strong caregiving instincts, especially within the family.
  • The stage play will take place on February 15 and 16, 2025, at the State Library of Western Australia Theatre in Perth."
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Kwento ng isang Pinoy dementia carer sa Australia, tampok sa dulang ‘The Moon and The Bakunawa’ sa Perth

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07/02/202514:14
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