TARTUFFE: THE IMPOSTER

4 – 28 Apr 2024

Wild Rice @ Funan

True to its mission of reimagining the world’s classics for today’s Singapore, Wild Rice proudly presents Tartuffe: The Impostera startlingly modern, darkly comic adaptation of iconic French playwright Molière’s satirical masterpiece.

A wealthy family starts to unravel when the head of the household, Orgon, befriends Tartuffe – a charming, seductive con artist masquerading as a man of faith. Everyone else smells a rat, even as Tartuffe weasels his way into Orgon’s home, heart and bank account. What will it take for Orgon to finally see the light? Can unholy disaster be averted? Or will blind devotion win the day?

Back by popular demand following a sold-out premiere run in 2022, Wild Rice’s Tartuffe: The Imposter remains trenchantly relevant today, in a world populated by scam artists and false prophets. With a devastatingly funny script by Joel Tan and sharply incisive direction by Glen Goei, this is a classic satire on religious hypocrisy and a warning about the calamity that can follow when we turn a blind eye to the dark deeds of the “pious”. Desperately trying to untangle vice from virtue is a stellar ensemble cast led by Ivan Heng and Benjamin Chow.

Join us at the theatre for a hell of a good time!

2023 The Straits Times Life! Theatre Award Nominations:

Duration: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes (including intermission)
IMDA Rating: R18 (Mature Content and Coarse Language)
For patrons aged 18 and above

Content Warning: This play contains homophobic language and depictions of sexual harassment that may be upsetting to some audience members.

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TAKE THE SCRIPT HOME WITH YOU

Bring home Joel Tan’s sharp, satirical scripts for G*d Is A Woman and Tartuffe: The Imposter for just $25 – now available in a limited-edition volume, while stocks last!

Available from 4 to 28 April at Wild Rice @ Funan
Tue – Sun: from 1 hour before showtime

The book is now available for online order!

Previews – Thu 4 Apr & Fri 5 Apr, 7:30pm
$35, $45, $60, $70

Tue, Wed & Thu, 7:30pm
$40, $50, $70, $80

Fri, 7:30pm /  Sat, 2:30pm & 7:30pm / Sun, 2:30pm
$45, $55, $75, $90

 

Early Bird: 15% off on Category 1 & 2 tickets (from 8 to 31 January 2024)

 

Limited Standing Tickets Available for Performances on 27 & 28 Apr

16 standing tickets will be available at $30 each per performance, and will be on sale 1 hour before showtime at our Box Office, i.e. Sat (from 1:30pm & 6:30pm), Sun (from 1:30pm).

Tickets are on first-come-first-serve basis and are limited to 1 ticket per person in queue. We are unable to reserve any standing tickets in advance. Reserving of spots in the queue is also strictly not allowed!

Payment by credit/debit card or PayNow only.

As part of Wild Rice’s mission to make theatre accessible to people from all walks of life, we will be presenting the following access performances of Tartuffe: The Imposter! Please book tickets for the dates below if you require these services during the show.

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WITH TOUCH TOUR
20 APR 2024, 2:30PM (TOUCH TOUR STARTS AT 1:15PM)

This performance is an inclusive theatrical experience featuring audio commentary on the visual elements of the play (interspersed with the actors’ live dialogue) that will be relayed via a headset throughout the show. There will be an accompanying tactile tour of the stage, set and props prior to the performance.

Listen to pre-show notes:

 

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CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
23 & 24 APR 2024, 7:30PM

An electronic text display placed near the stage will provide real-time description of what the actors are saying or singing, as well as the sound effects and music used on stage. Please book seats in the Stalls for the best view of the captions.

Get your script autographed by Joel Tan after select performances of Tartuffe: The Imposter at Wild Rice Foyer!

4 APR, THU
5 APR, FRI
11 APR, THU
12 APR, FRI
13 APR, SAT
18 APR, THU
20 APR, SAT

Ivan Heng
Benjamin Chow
Pam Oei
Oon Shu An
Jo Tan
Brendon Fernandez
Shane Mardjuki
Dennis Sofian

Playwright Molière
Adapter Joel Tan
Director Glen Goei
Dramaturg Alfian Sa’at
Set Designer Wong Chee Wai
Lighting Designer Tai Zi Feng
Composer Julian Wong
Costume Designer Frederick Lee
Hair Designer Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer Bobbie Ng

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