A celestial stone reincarnates as the scion of a wealthy aristocratic family. Baoyu, born with a jade in his mouth, is raised as the heir and Precious Jade of the clan. The heir takes centre stage in a love rivalry between his two cousins – Daiyu and Baochai, amidst the backdrop of the family’s slow financial collapse.
Presented by The Finger Players, Dream of the Red Chamber is award-winning playwright and director Chong Tze Chien’s reinterpretation of one of the four greatest Chinese classical literature novels. With delicate mask work and a riveting moving set, this stage adaption delivers visual poetry that pays homage to the beauty and grandeur of the novel. Weaving an intricate tapestry of dreams, desires, duty, and destiny, the play dances between reality and illusions, creating a microcosm of secrets, political intrigue, and social complexities within the mansion.
There will be a 20 minute post-show discussion for all evening performances.
Playwright, Director and Set Conceptualiser: Chong Tze Chien
Puppet & Props Designer: Daniel Sim
Assistant Puppet & Props Designer and Makers: Ling Jia Le, Shawne Kho Yzelman
Costume Designer: Max Tan
Lighting Designer: Faith Liu Yong Huay
Mask Designer & Maker: Loo An Ni
Set Realisation: Grace Lin
Sound Designer: Ng Jing
Performers and Puppeteers:
Ashie Singh
Ellison Tan
Jamil Schulze
Joshua Lim
Tan Guo Lian Sutton
Tan Wan Sze
Production Manager: Lam Dan Fong (The Backstage Affair)
Technical Manager: Peter Chi
Stage Manager: Tennie Su
Assistant Stage Manager: Cheow Jiong Ling (The Backstage Affair)
Puppeteer & Crew: Tanya Ang
Production Coordinator: Georgia Sim (The Backstage Affair)
Wardrobe Mistress: Lim Zhi Ying
Sound Assistant and Operator: Leeyau Shi Min
Key Visual Photographer: Crispian Chan
Key Visual Digital Imaging Artist: Ang Lee Cheng (iimaging LLP)
Key Visual Designer: Oliver Chong
Photo Archival: Poh Yu Khing
Video Archival: Amos Poh
Hair & Make-up Artist (Key Visual): Cherylynn (Cat Scratch SFX)
Hair & Make-up Assistant (Key Visual): Hanani
(Source: The Finger Players Website)