She’s the richest woman in the world. She’s returning to her hometown. And she’s got revenge and murder on her mind.
Claire Zachanassian (nee Li Kwan Yin) is as fabulous as she is rich. And the hometown she is returning to is Saitang – a poor, desolate town that has definitely seen better days.
Heralded by the honest, upright citizens of Saitang as the town’s saviour, Claire makes her dramatic entrance – with an entourage of bodyguards, eunuchs, a butler, a caged panther, her 7th husband, millions and millions of dollars to give away, and sinisterly – an empty coffin.
Who does Claire wish to fill this coffin with? What is she expecting of the citizens of Saitang, in return for the prosperity she promised? Does everything and everyone in this world really have a price?
Faithfully adapted from the well-loved world classic by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The Visit of the Tai Tai explores the dark side of human nature – with humour so black, so sharp, and so insightful, you’ll be laughing all the way to the explosive climax.
Directed with characteristic wit and aplomb by Ivan Heng with his long-time collaborator Krishen Jit, this unmissable production features a sixteen-member powerhouse ensemble of Singapore’s most esteemed actors.
It’s to die for.
Cast
Ivan Heng
Ben Matthews
Benjamin Ng
Chua Enlai
Gani Karim
Ace Mah
Juwanda Hassim
Alecia Kim Chua
Gordon Choy
Lim Kay Siu
Noorlinah Mohamed
Gene Sha Rudyn
Tony Quek
Christina Sergeant
Jonathan Lim
Gerald Chew
Chermaine Ang
Fanny Kee
Tanglin Trust School
The Company
Creative and Production Team
Direction: Ivan Heng, with Krishen Jit
Adaptation: Ivan Heng
Set Design: Hella Chan
Costume Design: Lai Chan
Sound Design: Darren Ng
Lighting Design: Suven Chan
Hair Design: Ashley Lim
Production Manager: Chan Lee Lee
Stage Manager: Juraidah Rahman
Assistant Stage Manager: Richard Koh
Assistant Stage Manager: Charis E Peters
Props Mistress: Genevieve Lim
Assistant Props Mistress: Janice Su
Set Design Assistant: Purpink Chung
Costume Design Assistants: Erwina and Qingying
Video Operator: Kimberly Anne Kwa
Lighting Operator: Melvin Lim
Sound Operator: Ye Junmin
Wardrobe Mistress: Nurhidayah Mahadi and Hazlina Peer
Production Crew: Grace Chung and Lee Yingqi
Publicist: Jeremiah Choy, Orangedot Productions
Creative Director: Alan Seah
Photographer: Mark Law
(Source: Synopsis from Wild Rice Brochure and Credits from Wild Rice Programme)