Singapore Repertory Theatre presents Sing to the dawn : the musical / music by Dick Lee ; book by Minfong Ho & Stephen Clark ; lyrics by Stephen Clark

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The story of a plucky Thai girl's struggle to make a better life for herself reaches a new audience in this musical adaptation of Minfong Ho's highly successful novel, "Sing to the Dawn". Dawan is determined to further her studies in the city high school, but she must compete with her brother, and faces the disapproval of her father, who is convinced that further schooling is not for a girl. This poignant musical rendering of the novel explores Dawan's battle to overcome social prejudices and the complex bond between Dawan and her brother.