In a city that’s preparing to market itself as a world-class resort spa, Dr. Thomas Chee discovers that the water supply is riddled with bacteria. He resolves to go public with the information. It’s a decision that pits him against his entire community. Overnight, he finds himself drowning in a storm of protests from the government, media, businesses, and even his family. Suddenly, Dr. Chee is the enemy of the people – the man who insists on telling truths that no one wants to hear.
One of the world’s most powerful classics, Henrik Ibsen's Public Enemy asks thought-provoking questions about democracy and the freedom of expression. What does it mean to hold firmly to an unpopular opinion in a world where it’s easier to conform? Can one man stand up to the tyranny of the majority? When does bravery become naivety?
Directed by Glen Goei, and featuring a sensational cast led by Ivan Heng, Public Enemy promises to be an exhilarating thrill ride that explores politics, principles and power.
Don't miss this theatrical event that launches W!LD RICE's 15th Anniversary season. We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre and igniting your imagiNATION!
Cast
Brendon Fernandez as Francis De Souza
Kee Thuan Chye as Martin Kwek
Serene Chen as Mrs Katherine Chee
Lim Kay Siu as Peter Chee
Ghafir Akbar as Zainal Ibrahim
Ivan Heng as Dr. Thomas Chee
R Chandran as Ravi Chandran
John Sebastian Tan as Edmund Chee
Alexa Wong as Emma Chee
Yap Yi Kai as Patricia Chee
Gerald Chew as Lim Hock Seng
Ensemble
Daniel Ang
Jane Chia
Vivien Kelly Chua
Deniece Foo
Konrad Haedicke
Sazali Hussain
Anastasia Karpova
Aaron Khek
Snoey Kong
Clara Lai
Irene Lee
Lim Meng Jiat
Fadhlun Azimah Binte Mozerin
Muhammad Hazwan Bin Norly
Phua Wang Yu
Muhammad Hakim Bin Shariff
Serina Sng
Tan Yan Ru
Creative Team
Playwright: Henrik Ibsen
Adaptation: David Harrower
Director: Glen Goei
Assistant Director/Co-Multimedia Artist: Andrew Ng
Set Designer: Wong Chee Wai
Lighting Designer: James Tan
Sound Artist & Music Composer: Darren Ng
Costume Designer: Laichan
Multimedia Artists: Koo Chia Meng
Hair Designer: Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer: Beno Lim (M.A.C.)
Production Team
Producer: Tony Trickett
Production Manager: Evelyn Chia
Production Executive/Stage Assistant: Sazali Hussain
Production Co-ordinator: Sai Sandhya Silvalingam
Production Assistant: Deena Shaqinah
Technical Manager: Nor Alfian Bin Nor Anuar
Stage Manager: Melissa Teoh
Assistant Stage Managers: Azy Alias, Joanne Ooi
Multimedia Operator: Ong Ye Feng
Sound Operator: Joel Manuel Fernandez
Wardrobe Manager: Theresa Chan
Assistant Wardrobe Manager: Chong Wee Nee
Wardrobe Assistants: Farah Adriana, Tan Jia Hui
Hair Assistants: Jane Neo, Michelle Wai
(Source: Synopsis from Wild Rice Brochure and Credits from Wild Rice Programme)