BATANGAS CITY — No seats left, no slowing down. Rising theatre group Teatro B is riding a wave of hype as it extends the run of its breakout hit, “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,” after a streak of sold-out shows that have taken Batangas’ youth audience by storm.
Blending spoken word, raw emotion, and real-life hugot, the production flips the script on traditional theatre through its now-talked-about “Brunch Theatre” format—where audiences watch intense, relatable stories unfold while chilling in a café setting. It’s theatre, but make it personal.
From February to March, every single show sold out—proof that young audiences are craving something real, something unfiltered. Now, with newly announced shows on April 11 and 12, those who missed out are getting one more shot.
At the core of the show are gripping one-act pieces from Ampalaya Monologues, written by Mark Ghosn—stories that hit hard because they feel familiar: heartbreak, identity, letting go. The kind of narratives that don’t just entertain, but linger long after the lights go out.
Director Peregrine Santiago says the response is clear—Batangueño audiences, especially the youth, are ready for something different. Something closer. Something that speaks their language.
More than just a show, “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” is becoming a space—where stories are shared, emotions are felt, and people see parts of themselves on stage.
Missed it once? This is your sign.
