Cambodian Rock Band: By Lauren Yee featuring songs by Dengue Fever
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An NAC English Theatre Production Originally produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver
They sing the songs history couldn’t erase.
A fictional band. Real Dengue Fever songs. And a father and daughter grappling with a horrific past. Part concert, part historical reckoning, Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band wades through the waters of family, survival, and the complex nature of trauma. Effortlessly moving between 1970s Cambodia and 2008, the play follows Chum, a genocide survivor who returns to Cambodia for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, his daughter Neary seeks justice by gathering evidence to prosecute one of the regime’s most infamous war criminals, completely unaware of her father’s connection to the crimes. Haunting them both is Duch, a charismatic yet chilling figure drawn from real Khmer Rouge history.
Powered by a live rock band and soulful vocals, this high-octane show pulses with energy as it confronts unimaginably horrific loss. Cambodian Rock Band is a vibrant story about familial love, resilience, and music that has continued to rock long after history tried to silence it.
Cambodian Rock Band: After Dark When the lights go down, the volume goes up. On April 30, join us for Cambodian Rock Band: After Dark, a special 9 p.m. performance for night owls, music lovers, and anyone ready to experience this riveting story in a whole new register. Bring your friends, take your seat, and let the night carry you into a story that rocks hard, cuts deep, and stays with you long after the final chord.
Audio Described Performance, May 1, 2027 For more information and to reserve tickets to the Audio Described Performance, please contact Aimee Bouchard, Learning & Engagement Coordinator for English Theatre at aimee.bouchard@nac-cna.ca.
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