Wild Rice

Not so far away, in the Eternal Kingdom, lives a Queen who wants everything and everyone to be perfect – just not as perfect as her. So, when her subjects turn 18, they are sent for “Enhancement” – a programme to correct their flaws.One day, her Magic Mirror, who cannot lie without literally cracking up, reveals to her that a new beauty has come of age – her own step-daughter, Snow White. Seething with jealousy, the Queen orders the girl to undergo a nip-tuck by the creepy Royal Surgeon.To save her own skin

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (2023)

Cast

Singapore Repertory Theatre

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)

Gateway Arts

Adapted by award-winning playwright Jean Tay and directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall, Behind The Wall follows Tommy, a little mouse who ventures beyond a mysterious wall in the perfect city of Pura Pura, where he meets animals that talk and look different, like Al the Elephant, a worker from a faraway land. Behind The Wall shows us that, while people may look and sound very different, we are all the same on the inside, and just as capable of kindness.This 30-minute film is designed for families with childr

Behind The Wall (2021)

The big news is out, and it’s enough to drive all the animals in the Heavenly Kingdom wild with excitement!

In just a few days’ time, the Heavenly Jade Emperor will host The Amazing Celestial Race. To make it across the finish line, contestants must survive diabolical detours, a raging river... and one another.

Every animal is raring to go, and ready to fight until the bitter end.

Because this is no ordinary race. It’s a chance for everlasting glory – the opportunity to become a legend.

Only 12 

The Amazing Celestial Race (2021)

This holiday season, W!LD RICE brings you its heartwarming, hilarious take on Charles Dickens' classic tale about love, compassion and the spirit of giving!

S.K. Loo's All-In-One app has made him the richest businessman in town. To him, only money matters. Kindness? Forget it. Generosity? Never heard of it? And Christmas? #BAHHUMBUG!&nbsp;

He's determined to spend Christmas as he always has - holed up in his penthouse, dreaming of hostile takeovers and retrenching staff.&nbsp;

But this Christmas is

A $ingapore Carol (2018)

Take three little superstar piglets, their devoted single-parent Mum, a misunderstood Big Bad Wolf and you've got the perfect 'Great Big Little Broadway Show' for audiences aged three and up!

Embark on an adventure with The Three Little Pigs as they battle the Big Bad Wolf with their charming and witty ways!

An original adaptation of the classic fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs teaches little ones how success can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Filled with humour, this 'very curly 

The Three Little Pigs (2016)

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&nbsp;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 

The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)

SimplyWorks

Playwright Michael Chiang is back with an all-new original theatre production called High Class.

Inspired by the ditzy rom-coms of the ‘50s and ‘60s where aspiring young girls tried their darnedest to snare a filthy-rich husband, High Class&nbsp;is set in modern-day Singapore and revolves around five unexpected Cinderellas and the fairy godmother who hands them a ticket to tai-tai-dom.

This new production by the brains behind much-loved pieces such as Army Daze, Beauty World&nbsp;and Private Parts&nbs

High Class (2013)

Ladies and Gentlemen, OPEN YOUR EYES.

You have arrived at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the&nbsp;fabulous nightclub in&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanjong Pagar, where&nbsp;George plays host and&nbsp;Albin, his longtime partner, headlines its&nbsp;world-famous cabaret as glamorous diva Zaza.

Everything is beautiful, until George’s son, John, announces that he is getting married&nbsp;to the daughter of Mr. D.D. Tan, a right-wing&nbsp;politician who wants to close down the local colourful nightlife.

When John&nbsp;brings his f

La Cage aux Folles (2012)

Sight Lines Productions

After sweeping the Life! Theatre Awards 2006 with her hit play,&nbsp;Everything but the Brain,&nbsp;award-winning playwright Jean Tay takes on a subject close to every true-blue Singaporean's heart – land.

On this tiny red dot, where sand is as precious as gold, homes exchange hands like commodities. Historical icons are constantly being bulldozed in the name of progress. Week after week, we see our forgotten icons of yesteryear –&nbsp;Rochor Centre,&nbsp;Bukit Brown Cemetery&nbsp;and the&nbsp;KTM Railwa

Boom (2012)

I Theatre

Fight For Your Dream!

Kampung life, drama and song meet in this classic and timeless story of a girl and her fight for justice, against the odds.

In a small village in the heart of Southeast Asia, Dawan competes with her brother Kwai for the coveted single scholarship for the City High School. Kwai just wants to further his own ambitions, but Dawan has bigger dreams in mind. When Dawan wins, she becomes the object of her father's anger and frustration, and her brother's bitter enemy.

Confronted wit

Sing to the Dawn (2012)

Ensemble

T:>Works (TheatreWorks)

Andrew Harvey Lee is seemingly perfect: educated, married, hardworking, a corporate high-flyer. He wants to live well like other Singaporeans do. But he eats and purges himself too much.

A prize-winning entry of the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2011 (Youth Category),&nbsp;Saying Grace&nbsp;traces the life of an accountant battling an eating disorder. Follow Andrew’s fall from grace as he negotiates his body, career, family and sanity through a deep plunge past rock bottom. A tussle of mind over matter

Saying Grace (2012)

Performer

Everybody wants to rule the world…

And so does Wizard ABBA-k’adab-rah! All he needs is 3 wishes from the Genie in the Magic Lamp. But only Aladdin, a boy who is pure of heart, can help him get the Lamp. Together with Jasmine, the not-so-little Nyonya from the Blue Mansion, they head to the fabled Batu Caves.&nbsp;

But what treachery lies in store for poor Aladdin? When the Wizard traps Aladdin in the cave and kidnaps Jasmine away to his harem of Single Ladies in the exotic land of Ukenastan, will it b

Aladdin (2011)

The Finger Players

Adapted from a classical Chinese epic,&nbsp;Journey to the West: Treasures from the Dragon Palace&nbsp;is the story of Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his master Xuanzang, and his friend Pigsy. Follow the powerful but rebellious Monkey King as he goes on a quest around the Earth and the Heavens to hunt down the perfect weapon to fend off evil.

Watch the legendary story of the Monkey King come alive through an array of traditional hand puppets and puppetry techniques. The audience will be invited to participa

Journey to the West: Treasures from the Imperial Palace (2011)

“Master said… in our world, there are two levels: one that is above us, where the gods and deities, heroes and emperors roam. The other is the level below, where we are. All that the audience pays and wants to see is right above our heads. They are not interested in what goes on below.”

Turn By Turn We Turn is a sweeping epic about the lives and fates of members in a traditional chinese hand puppetry troupe from 1920s China to the present day. Holding steadfastly to their craft, traditions, beliefs and o

Turn By Turn We Turn (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)

Pangdemonium

In recession-hit Buffalo, New York, best friends Jerry and Dave are among hundreds of unemployed steel workers. Desperate to earn some money to pay for his child support obligations, Jerry finds unlikely inspiration in the form of a touring troupe of Chippendales, and decides to form his very own STRIP ACT.

He assembles a motley crew and declared that they are even better than the Chippendales because his gang will go “all the way”…. But when it’s showtime, will the boys overcome their inner demons and p

The Full Monty (2010)

The Theatre Practice

Inspired by the colourful folk stories of Qing dynasty classic&nbsp;The Strange Tales of Liao Zhai, Liao Zhai Rocks!&nbsp;vamps up all things period and brings you into a fantastical world of captivating characters. The scholar, Sang Xiao, wins the affections of Ying Ning, a vixen spirit, only to fall for the ploy of a devious ghost. But when he is poisoned and cast into the underworld, it is the vixen spirit who, driven by true love, embarks on a perilous journey to save him...

Liao Zhai Rocks!&nbsp;bri

Liao Zhai Rocks! (2010)

Zebra Crossing

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Victor/Victoria (2009)

Toy Factory Productions Limited

Sleepless Town (2009)

Blank Space Theatre

Das Experiment: Black Box (2008)

Puppet Square

Death of a Hero (2008)

The winter of death numbs a lover’s pain,
The autumn of dreams lies awake in vain,
The summer of life sings its passing song,
And spring comes again… with courage to hope, and go on.

"If there are seasons I would see snow, but not around here..."&nbsp;

After the painful demise of his girlfriend Jing, Ah Le flies to New York to breathe life into his fading dream of writing music. There he meets and befriends Ah Qiang, a fellow dream hunter from Singapore, who helps him settle right in. It is a diffi

If There're Seasons... (2007)

The Necessary Stage

First staged in 1993 to critical acclaim, Off Centre is recognised as a landmark play in the history of Singapore theatre, best remembered for bringing mental illness and its patients' plight to the attention of the media and general public in Singapore. The play traces the friendship of Saloma and Vinod and the hurdles they have to overcome, including social stigmas, prejudices and personal conflicts. Off Centre has also been selected by the Ministry of Education as the first Singapore play to the offered 

Off Centre (2007)

Let me tell you a secret: The gods live next door.
And their descendants are hiding among us.

They could be anywhere - that annoying kid down the street, or even the nerdy geek in class.&nbsp;

People don't pray anymore, so these immortal kids aren't like their parents. They have no superpowers, no special rights, and they worry about tests and exams just like you and me.&nbsp;
Life as an immortal couldn't be more boring.&nbsp;

Then one day, the world blacks out and all hell breaks loose.
Will th

Immortalx (2007)

Actor

The Little Company

It's Becky Watkins' turn to stand up in class tomorrow and deliver her big career day speech, but she is a bundle of nerves and hasn't got a clue what to say. The problem is, Becky suffers from an acute case of the 'I-don't-knowseys'. Here to help Becky find her confidence is her house cat and imaginary personal advisor, Professor. This Professor holds a PhD in Child Psychology from Cambridge Catnip College and has a delightful knack for coaching 'I-think-I-can-ism' to the shy and the timid. Together with h

I Think I Can (2007)

Samantha Scott-Blackhall

Lord of the Flies (2007)

Gerda searches for her brother Kay after he is bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen in her ice palace. Gerda's innocence charms all good people and animals she meets. With the help of the Crow family, she escapes an enchantress, visits the royal court and travels to the far North. There, in a final confrontation with the Snow Queen and her ice creatures, good conquers evil and the children are reunited.


The Snow Queen (2005)

Chorus

After eight daughters, a son is finally here - and no ordinary son is he.

Shifu, a master of traditional puppetry, makes a prediction before his birth that the boy will be endowed with exceptional intelligence, and will grow up to be a man of great accomplishment. He is therefore named You Wei (meaning "achievement"), and nicknamed Lao Jiu (the ninth-born).

Lao Jiu's parents and his many sisters devote themselves to the care of the gifted child, harbouring ambitions for him to do well in his studies, 

Lao Jiu (2005)

MediaCorp Studios

Have you ever wondered if PCK had another brother and if he would look like&nbsp;the moley one? This time, PCK’s long lost brother appears out of the blue and&nbsp;threatens to wreck PCK's life totally. Who is the mastermind behind the scam?&nbsp;What happens when there is PCK no more? PCK dances with uneasiness as he&nbsp;approaches his big 4-0. Also discover the romantic love between Singapore's&nbsp;Ah Beng, and his Ah Lian wife, Rosie, which is often left unsaid but sung this&nbsp;time round.

PCK has

Phua Chu Kang: The Musical (2005)

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Andrew Lua

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