Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far away, ruled a vain and pompous Emperor who was crazy about his clothes, himself and little else. So obsessed with fashion was he that he decreed that the 50th anniversary of his reign be celebrated with the most extravagant National Dress Parade of all time. But, as he primped and preened, he neglected his music-loving citizens, who could only get his attention by complimenting him on his appearance.

One day, two cheeky tailors discover a dark secret in the Emperor’s palace and decide to teach him a lesson. Presenting the Emperor with an eye-popping ensemble literally woven out of thin air, they convince him that only the smartest and most competent people in the land can see it.

What can be done to stop the nation’s biggest wardrobe malfunction? Why won’t the Emperor’s courtiers and the aristocracy speak up? Is there anyone who’s brave enough to tell the naked truth?

Following our smash-hit production of Monkey Goes West, W!LD RICE puts a Singaporean spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about the ultimate fashion victim. Directed by Pam Oei, The Emperor’s New Clothes is a brand-new musical with a razor-sharp script by Joel Tan and a sparkling score by Julian Wong. Its stellar cast includes Lim Kay Siu as the Emperor, Benjamin Kheng of The Sam Willows, Singapore Idol’s Sezairi and Siti Khalijah Zainal – all playing musical instruments live on stage!

Fun and laughter never go out of fashion. Don’t miss the most hilarious, heartwarming musical of the holiday season!

Cast

Lim Kay Siu
Benjamin Kheng
Sezairi
Audrey Luo
Andrew Lua
Siti Khalijah Zainal
Benjamin Wong
Benjamin Chow
Candice de Rozario
Andrew Marko
Seong Hui Xian

Musicians

Julian Wong: Keyboard/Violin
Vic Veerappan: Drums/Percussion
Colin Yong: Bass/Keyboard

Creative

Books & Lyrics: Joel Tan
Director: Pam Oei

Composer/Arranger/Music Director: Julian Wong
Choreographers: Gino Flordeliza Babagay & Hafeez Hassan
Guitar Coach: Daniel Chai
Vocal Coach (FIRST STAGE!): Irene Jansen
Assistant Vocal Coach (FIRST STAGE!): Audrey Jansen

Set Designer: Eucien Chia
Lighting Designer: Adrian Tan
Sound Designer: Shah Tahir
Costume Designer: Tube Gallery by Phisit & Saxit
Hair Designer: Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer: Bobbie Ng (The Make Up Room)

Production

Producers: Tony Trickett & Ivan Heng
Production Manager: Leong Mun Hoi
Production Co-ordinators: Ezmir Hanafi & Sai Sandhya Silvalingam
Production Assistant: Deena Shaqinah
Production Interns: Benjamin Lye & Augustina Ongah
Technical Manager: Hatta Sulaiman
Stage Manager: Juraidah Rahman
Assistant Stage Managers: Chong Wee Nee & Phua Yun Yun

Props Master/Assistant to Set Designer: Hay Teow Kwang
Stage Assistants: Joy Lee, Sunitha Nayar & Natasha Pang
Follow Spot Operator: Nor Alfian Bin Nor Anuar
Surtitle Operator: Melissa Chin
Sound Engineer/Operator: Sandra Tay
Wardrobe Manager: Theresa Chan
Wardrobe Assistants: Lauren Ann Seow, Siti Nor' Atiqah Binte Othman, Tan Jia Hui & Yeo Fu Bi
Hair Assistants: Jane Neo & Michelle Wai
Chief Chaperon: Tan Hui Cheng
Chaperons: Afiqah Fitriah & Nur Ain Binte Mohamad Noor

First Stage! Kids

Anna-Sophie Cazaubon
Sophie Helena Du Toit
Ethan Han Hao Zhang
Nadim Sazwan
Rizq Anaqi Bin Suhaimi
Bee Rogers
Josiah Tan
Ian Lee Yi-En
Nanami Mistral Sweeney
Natalie Jean Loh
Anurati Agarwal
Nephtalie Chloe Choo
Kai Munnley
Wong Jun Yi
Nurjannah Qurratul'Farhaien Mohd Faizal
Sarah Syazlina Binte Mohammed Darni
Jared Aden Lim
Julian Lim Han
Bjorn Haakenson