She’s the richest woman in the world. She’s returning to her hometown. And she’s got revenge and murder on her mind.
Claire Zachanassian (nee Li Kwan Yin) is as fabulous as she is rich. And the hometown she is returning to is Saitang – a poor, desolate town that has definitely seen better days.
Heralded by the honest, upright citizens of Saitang as the town’s saviour, Claire makes her dramatic entrance – with an entourage of bodyguards, eunuchs, a butler, a caged panther, her 7th husband, millions and millions of dollars to give away, and sinisterly – an empty coffin.
Who does Claire wish to fill this coffin with? What is she expecting of the citizens of Saitang, in return for the prosperity she promised? Does everything and everyone in this world really have a price?
Faithfully adapted from the well-loved world classic by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, THE VISIT OF THE TAI TAI explores the dark side of human nature – with humour so black, so sharp, and so insightful, you’ll be laughing all the way to the explosive climax.
Directed with characteristic wit and aplomb by Ivan Heng with his long-time collaborator Krishen Jit, this unmissable production features a sixteen-member powerhouse ensemble of Singapore’s most celebrated actors.
It’s to die for.
