Penang’s surreal underbelly
Working with tourism boards traditionally results in bright, sunny, happy interpretations of destinations. Penang, Malaysia has all this to offer but for the Rat & Dragon team, it was the nighttime hustle and bustle of the island’s main city that held most magic.
In an experimental portfolio production the team explore the flip side of the city’s historic centre, hidden lane ways and world class street art. “We really wanted to show Georgetown’s nighttime soul,” explains producer Nicola, who also directed the piece, “something you usually only get to experience when you’re here. We’ve loved the project and can’t wait to produce more like it”.