Ang Makata'y Mandirigma, Mandirigma'y Makata (The Poet's a Warrior, the Warrior's a Poet)

"(A) feast of activist songs, some vintage and many new ones, modern choreography with a hint of the revolutionary Peking opera style popular during FQS days, and a play with a central character, Ador—poet, political detainee, husband and father..." - Elmer A. Ordoñez

Makata'y Mandirigma, Mandirigma'y Makata is a theatre musical about the struggle of the Filipino people for national democracy. The production was staged at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, last November 30, 2009.

Directed by Romel Linatoc
Choreography by Jun Bueta and Edwin Quinsayas
Musical Direction by Rica Saturay Palis

Dalit written by National Artist Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera

Libretto and script written by Palanca awardee Edward Perez

Photo Galleries

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Photos by Ilang-Ilang Quijano, Raymund and Pom Villanueva, Karl Ramirez, and Mon Ramirez

Audio snippets of the live performances

Reviews and Essays

Rebyu ng Makata'y Mandirigma, Mandirigma'y Makata (Pinoy Weekly)

The Great Plebian and KM Remembered

Looking forward to watching Makata'y Mandirigma