Tanghalang Pilipino’s musical Sayaw ng mga Ilaw brings the story of the 1981 Manila Film Center tragedy to the stage, as highlighted in a Philstar article published September 27, 2026. The available search results do not specify performance dates, times, or venue. The production offers Quezon City audiences a theatrical way to learn about the workers and families affected by the Manila Film Center tragedy, and why that history should not be forgotten. Its child-centered storytelling may also make a difficult chapter of history accessible to younger viewers. The search results do not provide ticket prices, registration requirements, transport guidance, or a performance venue, so check Tanghalang Pilipino’s official channels before making plans. The work is a musical adaptation of Cheenlo Marlo Sayuno’s 2024 illustrated children’s book.
Background
The story follows young Laya and her family after her construction-worker father, who was involved in building the Manila Film Center, fails to return home. The production revisits the 1981 construction tragedy through a family’s experience and a child’s point of view.
Source: Philippine Star