SUPERVISION

27 Mar – 12 Apr 2025

Wild Rice @ Funan

71-year-old Teck, a grumpy retiree, has just suffered a stroke that leaves him wheelchair-bound. When he insists on moving back to his own home, Jenny, his no-nonsense daughter, hires a young Indonesian domestic worker, Yanti, to look after him. 

At first, Yanti dutifully follows the strict caregiving regime drawn up by Jenny. But Teck refuses to give up a few of his favourite vices. When Jenny is not around, Yanti gives in to Teck’s demands for fatty, braised pork belly and the occasional cigarette.  

And yet, somehow, Jenny always knows exactly what is going on… 

Darkly funny and profoundly moving, Supervision holds a mirror up to our modern world and its rapidly ageing population. Would you give up the things you enjoy in exchange for a few more years? Does working in someone else’s home mean giving up your right to privacy? And to what lengths would you go to watch over someone you love? 

Following two critically acclaimed, sold-out runs, Supervision returns to The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre to kick off Wild Rice’s 25th anniversary season. Featuring a searingly incisive script by Thomas Lim (National Day Charade, Grandmother Tongue) and insightful direction by Glen Goei, this production stars Julius Foo and Amirah Yahya, and welcomes Janice Koh back to the Singapore stage. Don’t miss this homegrown modern classic that challenges us to think about issues that hit close to home: from ageing with dignity and the right to privacy, to the difficult choices we make when it comes to taking care of the people we love. 

Duration: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (with no intermission)
Rating: Advisory (Some Mature Content)
Recommended for patrons aged 12 and above

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Previews – Thu 27 Mar & Fri 28 Mar, 7:30pm
$35, $45, $60, $70

Tue, Wed & Thu, 7:30pm
$40, $50, $65, $75

Fri & Sat, 7:30pm / Sun, 2:30pm
$45, $55, $70, $80

 

Early Bird: 15% off on Category 1 & 2 tickets (from 6 January to 5 February 2025)

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 Supervision! Please book tickets for the dates below if you require these services during the show.

 AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WITH TOUCH TOUR
5 APR 2025, 7:30PM (TOUCH TOUR STARTS AT 6:15PM)

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.

 CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
8 & 9 APR 2025, 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.

Janice Koh
Julius Foo
Amirah Yahya

Playwright Thomas Lim
Director Glen Goei
Set Designer Wong Chee Wai
Lighting Designer Tai Zi Feng
Composer & Sound Designer Julian Wong
Hair Designer Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer Bobbie Ng

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