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 60th anniversary of his reign be celebrated with the most extravagant National Dress Parade of all time, with him at the centre of all the pomp and pageantry.
One day, two cheeky tailors discover a dark secret in the Emperor’s palace and decide to teach him a lesson. Presenting the Emperor with an eye-popping ensemble literally woven out of thin air, they convince him that only the smartest and most competent people in the land can see it.
What can be done to stop the nation’s biggest wardrobe malfunction? Why won’t the Emperor’s courtiers and the aristocracy speak up? Is there anyone who’s brave enough to tell the naked truth?
This holiday season, Wild Rice proudly presents The Emperor’s New Clothes – a Singaporean spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about the ultimate fashion victim. Inventively directed by Pam Oei, this runway-ready production features a razor-sharp script updated by Joel Tan and a sparkling score by Julian Wong. Fun and laughter never go out of fashion – don’t miss the most hilarious, heartwarming musical of the year!
Recommended for patrons aged 5 and up
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