Step into the wild, neon-lit lorongs of Geylang, where a happy ending is not what you think it is.
In this wicked, saucy interplay of six original stories, meet those who have lived, loved and lost in Geylang. A pair of star-crossed lovers defy the river and cultures that separate them. Mediums and mamasans prey on lost souls. Mothers lose their children, and landowners trade away their heritage. A government official falls under the heady spell of nostalgia, as a gangster is swept up in a storm of drugs and violence.
A potent, exhilarating brew of history and fiction, Geylang looks for truth in the past, present and future of Singapore’s most colourful district. Sexy, funny and poignant, young & W!LD’s Geylang is an electrifying, thought-provoking showcase of new Singapore voices and talent, brought to you by W!LD RICE and directors Serena Ho and Rodney Oliveiro.
R18 (Mature Content)
2016 SINGAPORE THEATRE FESTIVAL
W!LD RICE proudly presents the 2016 Singapore Theatre Festival, a thrilling theatrical event about a nation on the edge and the people who live, love and dream in it. At a time when Singapore is poised between its storied past and the uncertain future, dive into the eight hilarious, heartbreaking, witty and whimsical works that make up the Festival.
From the disarmingly intimate to the startlingly epic, these plays will open your eyes, touch your hearts and blow your minds. For four exhilarating weeks, come and be a part of this thought-provoking season of new and original Singaporean writing!
ABOUT THE SINGAPORE THEATRE FESTIVAL
Established in 2006, the Singapore Theatre Festival is an event dedicated to celebrating contemporary Singaporean theatre. Hailed as “the main event in the world of the arts” (The Straits Times, 2006) and the “Blockbuster Event of the Year” (TODAY, 2008), the Festival aims to provide a creative, nurturing and optimistic environment for the development of new and original plays. Since 2006, the Festival has produced 16 World Premieres of new Singapore writing.
To add to the FEST!VITIES, a series of exciting activities have been planned to give audiences the opportunity to delve deeper into the themes and inspirations of the Festival. These include the ART & LIFE SESSIONS, a series of free forums about the urgent issues of the day; and THE FEST!VAL CLUB, where audiences and artists can unwind while discovering new talents in stand-up comedy and musical theatre.
To find out more about the Festival, please visit www.singaporetheatrefestival.com.
