Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, in partnership with the UP Asian Center and other institutions, is staging Nanay Bangis as its first offering for its 47th theatre season from November 15 to December 1, 2024. Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and adapted by Rody Vera from Bertolt Brecht’s “Mother Courage and Her Children,” Nanay Bangis is the story of a mother who loses her children to the conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army from 1971 to 1981.
ABOUT NANAY BANGIS
This DUP CLASSICS’ Brechtian staging brings together returning UP alumni, now industry professionals, and young emerging talents from the theater program in this collaboration. Ge Malacaman Villamil leads as Nanay Bangis together with Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno. J. William Herbert Sigmund Go, former Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director and Virgin Labfest Co-founder also returns to Dulaang UP as director and mentor for theatre students.
Founded in 1976 by National Artist Tony Mabesa, Dulaang UP serves as the production arm of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts. In its 47th theatre season—subtitled “Amihan at Habagat,” DUP looks into how Filipinos are at the center of political and ecological precarity. Just like the amihan and habagat, this season’s productions show the push and pull in the critical zones of the Philippines today.
Presenting both tradition and innovation, this season introduces two banners under Dulaang UP: DUP CLASSICS and DUP INNOVATE.
AVAILABLE SHOWS AND TICKET SELLING
Catch Nanay Bangis at the IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman, on the following dates:
• November 15, 22, 29 (7:30 PM)
• November 16, 23, 30 (2:30 PM & 7:30 PM)
• November 17, 24, and December 01 (10:30 AM & 2:30 PM)
Opening week tickets for November 15-17 and December 01 (2:30 PM) shows are on sale for UP students until 20 October at PHP 550. Meanwhile, non-UP student tickets are priced at PHP 750. PWDs and senior citizens may also enjoy a discounted rate of PHP 800, while regular tickets are available for PHP 1,000. Reserve your tickets here.
Regular, non-discounted tickets are also available via TicketMelon.
ABOUT DULAANG UP AND INQUIRIES
Established in 1976 by National Artist for Theatre Tony Mabesa, Dulaang UP is the production arm of UP's Speech Communication and Theatre Arts Programs. Our theater isn't just a venue; it's a vibrant gathering place where diverse artists, enthusiasts, and audiences converge. We are a training ground for young talent and a venue for new and published works. We are the center for innovation and excellence in Philippine theatre—a premier destination for staging world classics and award-winning contemporary productions.
For inquiries on show buying, audience sponsorship, and bulk tickets, contact Christen Perez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information will be posted on the Dulaang UP Facebook page.
*additional contributions by Marc Stanley Mozo and Jonas Gabriel Garcia
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