Singapore Repertory Theatre

“a triumph” – The Straits Times"the wedding bash of the year" – Tatler Singapore"a riotous dinner theatre" – BakchormeeboyIt's a wedding celebration hosted by the Chan family, but they aren't especially happy. Firstly, the bride is their 70 year-old matriarch, Por Por. Secondly, they've never met the groom. In fact, nobody knows who he is, and Por Por declares he will only be revealed at the wedding dinner itself.It's all very exciting, but can somebody truly be in love with this sweet old lady, or is this 

Por Por's Big Fat Surprise Wedding (2023)

Director

One of the most successful Singaporean shows of all-time,&nbsp;The LKY Musical,&nbsp;returns this September.Presented by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre, this&nbsp;will be the first large-scale musical to take place here in over two years!Watched by over 50,000 people during its first run in 2015, this home-grown&nbsp;musical tells Lee Kuan Yew’s story -&nbsp;from his student days in 1941 to Singapore’s independence in 1965.&nbsp;Starring&nbsp;Adrian Pang&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kit Chan, with music by&nbsp;Dic

The LKY Musical (2022)

Composer

Presenting a series of new and original monologues created by local writers. Based around the theme “Silver Linings” each 4-6 minute monologue looks at the optimistic, the bittersweet, and the touching side of life in the shadow of the coronavirus. Somewhere lies the silver lining that we may find in these unusual and often frightening times.There are positives to take from every situation and The Coronalogues will highlight the lighter side of life during the circuit breaker. Be it spending more time as a 

The Coronalogues (2020)

Writer

Singapore Repertory Theatre and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, invite you to join us for the restaging of the most successful original musical ever to be produced in Singapore –&nbsp;Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. Following three sold-out runs and over 100,000 tickets sold, this epic musical promises to be the cultural event of the year.

The musical stars Kit Chan as the Empress Dowager Cixi, with Cheryl Tan as the young imperial concubine, Yehenara, and features music by Cultural Medallion wi

Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress (2017)

Music Composer

Playwright

Idea Development

The LKY Musical&nbsp;tells the dramatic story of Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. It follows his life from his pre-war days as an idealist student through his transformation into a powerful political leader fighting for Singapore’s independence. Beginning with the challenge of surviving the Japanese Occupation through his years as a Cambridge student, his return to Singapore as a young lawyer, the formation of the PAP, and the political struggle with the communists. &nbsp;It ends with the

The LKY Musical (2015)

Rising Son is set during the Japanese invasion and occupation of Singapore between 1941 and 1945. 18 year-old Sunny (Tan Shou Chen) is enlisted as an ambulance orderly when the bombing starts, and does his best to protect his naive, but headstrong, younger sister Ruby (Seong Hui Xuan) from the horrific realities of war.

When the occupation begins, and Singapore becomes Syonan-To, the siblings meet a young Japanese army lawyer (Caleb Goh) who has moved into the house next door. An awkward friendship devel

Rising Son (2014)

Singapore Street Festival Limited

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Hotpants (2014)

Choreographer

The Little Company

SRT's The Little Company presents Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl - the world's favourite children's author.

Adapted for stage by David Wood, Fantastic Mr Fox is a classic tale of goodies and baddies. It is an inspiring story about the brave Mr Fox who devises a plan to steal food from three mean farmers in order to feed his family. The farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, try to get Mr Fox by any means possible. But with the help of his family and his friend, the Badger, Mr Fox outsmarts the farmers at every

Fantastic Mr Fox (2012)

T:>Works (TheatreWorks)

It is sometime in the near future of Singapore. The National Broadway Company (NBC) has been established, and the search for the Artistic Director is on. Amongst those vying for the position is the ‘who’s who’ of Singapore’s theatre industry. From hairdresser to entertainment icon to deputy public prosecutor to politician, the story of the pioneering musical theatre in Singapore unfolds as they sing their hearts to the top.

Based on specially conducted interviews with Dick Lee, Pamela Oei, Michael Chiang

National Broadway Company (2012)

Performer

Fantastic Entertainment

MediaCorp Studios

Welcome to Beauty Kings!It is with tremendous joy and pride that Fantastic Entertainment and MediaCorp VizPro International bring you Dick Lee's brand new comedy, Beauty Kings.In the next two hours, experience the vanity, the catfights, the competitiveness, the sleaze of male beauty pageants in this laugh-out-loud event. And of course enjoy our gorgeous hot bods who've gamely bared most of their bodies for the show!&nbsp;Director Jonathan Lim has put together a show that will make you laugh and cry, and pro

Beauty Kings (2011)

It's 1979 and Singapore is in the midst of a modernisation plan. In the race to create a world-class city, old districts are being torn down for new developments, and businessman Rickson Goh is one such developer with big plans to convert sleepy old Jalan Calamansi into an entertainment area.&nbsp;

Its surviving residents (many have already moved out to the brand new housing estates like Ang Mo Kio), include Choo Kew Teng and his daughter Bee Lean, who run a noodle shop on the ground floor of their crumb

Fried Rice Paradise (2010)

Lyricist

Music

Wild Rice

W!LD RICE celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Michael Chiang and Dick Lee’s Beauty World – Singapore’s all-time favourite musical – with a sparkling new production at the Esplanade Theatre.

A mysterious jade pendant brings an innocent small town girl to Beauty World, a fabulous if somewhat seamy 1960s Singapore nightclub, where she hopes to find her long-lost father.

In her adventures, she meets up with her dotty pen-pal, gets a extreme make-over for her stage debut, crosses the path of the cabaret’s v

Beauty World (2008)

Kate Carl, an American artist, is invited to paint the portrait of the Empress of China, Cixi. When she arrives in China she hears many rumours about the Empress.&nbsp;She also meets George Morrison, an English journalist. He tells her not to be intimidated. Kate begins the portrait and while she paints, the Empress tells her about her life...

The Empress, known as Yehenara as a young girl, was a concubine in the Forbidden City. She desperately wanted to be chosen by the Emperor to be his escort. And she

Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress (2006)

1917 - A baby is abandoned on the steps of Singapore's famous Raffles Hotel. A childless English couple find the crying child and adopt her. They sail back to England with the child in their arms.

1937 - Twenty years have passed. The house of Lim Chin Boon is in turmoil; the Master of the house is dying and has just received a letter from a young lady who could very well be the long-lost granddaughter from his first marriage. Emma West returns to Singapore to look for her family, only to find herself thr

A Twist of Fate (2005)

Cynthia Han is a Nominated Member of Parliament and a successful architect in her own right. She is a shining example of a Singaporean who loves her country with a deep passion. When her industrialist husband passes away, the perfect world around her begins to crumble and even her loved ones begin to transform before her very eyes.

Values are put to the test in this thought-provoking and relevant drama, written by Dick Lee. Directed by Christian Huber,&nbsp;The Good Citizen&nbsp;stars Koh Chieng Mun.


The Good Citizen (2004)

Kate Carl, an American artist, is invited to paint the portrait of the Empress of China, Cixi. When she arrives in China she hears many rumours about the Empress. She also meets George Morrison, an English journalist. He tells her not to be intimidated. Kate begins the portrait and while she paints, the Empress tells her about her life ...

The Empress, known as Yehenara as a young girl, was a concubine in the Forbidden City. She desperately wanted to be chosen by the Emperor to be his escort. And she was

Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress (2003)

When I Grow Up is a lovely story about two unlikely young friends deciding what they want to be when they become older. Bear loves adventure, Chicken likes the quiet life, but one sunny day Bear gets them both into all sorts of mischief as he works out what he wants to be when he grows up.


When I Grow Up (2003)

A girl's night out at a local club turns into a series of plot twists and stunning revelations in this coming-of-age tale about 3 girls - Alice, Michelle and JoJo. Unknown to them, Alice's boyfriend Kelvin and his friend Jason have decided to come to the same club for the same purpose - to score.

A series of coincidence and rather comic situations culminate in an explosive finale as the protagonist grows up in the most unexpected way. With a generous dose of humour and packed with great music, re:mix&nbs

re:MIX (2002)

1917: A baby is abandoned at the steps of the&nbsp;famous Raffles Hotel. A childless English couple finds the crying infant and sets&nbsp;sail for home, the child in their arms.&nbsp;

1937: Twenty years later, the orphaned Emma West finds a golden hairpin among her adoptive father's estate and uncovers a golden hairpin among her adoptive father's estate and uncovers a dark secret that leads her to Singapore and into a web of conspiracy, decent and love that stretches back in time and across oceans.&nbsp;

A Twist of Fate (1998)

The Cheong clan gathers to celebrate their patriarch, Ah Kong (that's "Grandfather" in Hokkien) 71st birthday. Audiences are caught right in the midst of this deliciously interactive play. Entertained by family intrigues at their table, cheeky scandals across the room, tender karaoke' moments, juicy bites of gossip while feasting on some Chinese culinary favourites, prepared by Ah Kong's favourite chefs and leave Ah Kong's Birthday Party with a velly happy belly!


Ah Kong's Birthday Party (1998)

Creator

Set in Singapore in the mid-sixties,&nbsp;Beauty World&nbsp;is a musical melodrama about the adventures of a small town girl in the big city. A mysterious jade pendant brings an innocent young girl to a colourful cabaret in Singapore, where she hopes to locate her long-lost father. Along the way, she meets up with her dotty pen-friend, crosses the path of a vindictive cabaret singer, and learns some heartbreaking truths about love and life (not necessarily in that order). Set to an original score, the comed

Beauty World (1998)

Some little girls have breasts that are too big; some little girls have breasts that are too small; some little girls have breasts that are just right!

Susie is happily married and is currently expecting her first child. Monica, her close friend, is now with an&nbsp;ang-moh&nbsp;lover. However, he is thinking of giving her breast implants as a wedding present. Mei, who is the "third Musketeer", is a doctor whose modern views always seem to be contrary to those of Susie's mother, Mrs Lim - a traditional o

Breastissues (1997)

1917: A baby is abandoned at the steps of Singapore's world-famous Raffles Hotel. A childless English couple finds the crying infant and decides to adopt her. They sail back to England with the child in their arms.&nbsp;

1937: Twenty years have passed. The house of Lim Chin Boon is in turmoil; the Master of the house is dying and has just received a letter from a young lady who could very well be his long-lost granddaughter from his first marriage. Emma West returns to Singapore to look for her family, b

A Twist of Fate (1997)

Set in the recent past, the story of&nbsp;Sing To The Dawn&nbsp;unfolds in and around a rural Thai village, where Kwai and Dawan, the son and daughter of a farming couple, attend the village school. The story begins on the day that the winner of the annual scholarship, which will send one student to Bangkok for higher studies, is announced.

Kwai has been top of his class for three years, and everyone, especially his father, Somchai, is eagerly anticipating his winning the scholarship. And there is furthe

Sing to the Dawn (1996)

Cast

Glen Goei

Dick Lee

Catherine Lim

The Gala Performance for the 1994&nbsp;Festival of Arts is a lighthearted musical&nbsp;entitled Kampong Amber, a collaboration&nbsp;and a celebration of three Singaporean talents:&nbsp;Glen Goei, Dick Lee and Catherine Lim, and&nbsp;the result is bound to be pleasing to everybody.

Kampong Amber&nbsp;is a&nbsp;romantic&nbsp;comedy. Set in&nbsp;the early 1930's,&nbsp;the story revolves&nbsp;around two Peranakan families,&nbsp;one living in a&nbsp;humble kampong&nbsp;house and the&nbsp;other in an opulent m

Kampong Amber (1994)

A spicy, mouthwatering dish, garnished with colourful characters. Choo Bee Lian is the owner of a famous fried rice chain. She hopes to retire, but her two daughters, Bee Lee and Bee Hoon, are sworn enemies and refuse to run the business together. A contest is set up to determine the successor of Fried Rice Paradise. The ensuing competition leads to intrigue and staggering revelations, as each character, under heat, imbues Fried Rice Paradise with her own special flavour.


Fried Rice Paradise (1991)

The musical comedy Beauty World is a special&nbsp;production for the Singapore Festival of Arts 1988. Set to an&nbsp;original score of ten songs by well-known songwriter Dick&nbsp;Lee with scripting by local playwright Michael Chiang, the&nbsp;musical evokes the world of Chinese nightclubs&nbsp;and&nbsp;cabarets in the mid-60s.

The action centres on a young Malaysian orphan who&nbsp;discovers a jade pendant with the words "Beauty World",&nbsp;inscribed on its reverse side. It leads her to believe that he

Beauty World (1988)

Music Arranger

Music Director

Tzi Ma

This is a play about contemporary Singapore. It focuses on small&nbsp;things.

Watching Bumboat!&nbsp;is a little like going through a photo album.&nbsp;Each image or scene is complete in itself, but one is more telling,&nbsp;another more funny, another more disturbing. And — perhaps —&nbsp;who can make head or tail of that one!

Together, the scenes in Bumboat! amount to an impression of&nbsp;Singapore today. Nor a statistician’s view, nor a historian’s, nor&nbsp;even a city planner’s, but an artistic 

Bumboat! (1984)

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Dick Lee

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