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Pepe

November 6, 2026 - 7:30 PM

Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver

Duration: 60 min performance 

The creative team includes playwright Malou Jacob and director, producer, and actor Francis G. Matheu. The production is further shaped by sound designer Jethro Joaquin, projection designer Joyce Garcia, and costume designer Clara Rose Von Horn-Foy.

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Photo by Igor Melo

 

Description

Pepe brings the ghost of Philippine national hero José Rizal into present-day Manila, where he looks at the lives of his people and sees ongoing corruption and political oppression. Written by Malou Jacob, the play shows Rizal as a human being and reflects on the struggles he and his family faced during Spanish colonial rule. First commissioned by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the play has been performed internationally, including its North American premiere in 2023.

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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