Bart Guingona to Star in ‘Via Dolorosa’ this May
Actor and director Bart Guingona stars in British playwright David Hare’s one-man show, Via Dolorosa—a timely exploration of identity, conflict, and faith.
Guingona first performed Via Dolorosa in Manila in 2002, bringing to life Hare’s deeply personal and revelatory journey to Israel and Palestine. What begins as a travelogue quickly unfolds into a kaleidoscope of perspectives—33 distinct voices brought to life by Guingona in a 90-minute solo performance. Through vivid, often humorous conversations, the play invites audiences to navigate a land where history, politics, and faith collide.
“It’s not just a monologue—it’s a pilgrimage of empathy,” says Guingona. “This play doesn’t offer easy answers, but it demands that we listen.”
Guingona also directs the production, featuring a live musical score by Dexter Lansang and Gabriel Ramos, with production design by WhyNot Manila.
Presented by The Necessary Theatre in collaboration with WhyNot Manila, this limited engagement runs from May 2 to 11 at WhyNotMNL, 4th Floor, Karrivin Studios, Chino Roces, Makati City. Tickets are priced at P1,200. For tickets and inquiries, visit @whynot.mnl and @thenecessarytheatre on Instagram and Facebook, or check their Jotform link.
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