Monkey Goes West is back! An affectionate and cheeky retelling of the beloved Chinese fantasy classic, this award-winning holiday musical is fabulous fun for the whole family.
When orphan Ah Tang runs away from home after quarrelling with his adoptive family, he finds himself transported to a new, strange land. There, he befriends a trio of fellow travellers: Wukong, the cheeky Monkey King; Pigsy, a brave but always-hungry warrior; and Sandy, a stubborn but loyal river ogre.
Together, the fearless foursome embark on the adventure of a lifetime, one fraught with trials and dangers aplenty. Can they contain the rowdy mischief of the fire-breathing Red Boy? Will they be able to defeat the monstrous shape-shifting King Bull? How in the world will they get their hands on the magic fan of the man-eating Princess Iron Fan? Most importantly, will Ah Tang ever find a place that he can call home, truly?
Join Wild Rice this holiday season for an epic thrill ride, written with cheeky, heartwarming wit by Alfian Sa’at, and featuring a brilliant score composed by Elaine Chan. Presented at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, this groundbreaking production will be spectacularly reimagined for the Wild Rice stage by visionary director Ivan Heng. Packed with catchy songs, hilarious gags, wushu and magic, Monkey Goes West will keep you and your family laughing well into the New Year. Come and be entertained… and enlightened!
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Monkey Goes West is one of Wild Rice’s most beloved classics – an original musical that brilliantly reimagines the Western theatrical tradition of the pantomime by taking inspiration from the East.
Hailed as “a singular triumph” by The Business Times, the production made its world premiere at Victoria Theatre in 2014. Playing to sold-out houses, the show won three Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards: Production of the Year, Production of the Year (Reader’s Choice) and Best Costume Design. The show was so popular that it returned for an encore run at Drama Centre Theatre in 2016.
This year, with the generous support of The Ngee Ann Kongsi, Monkey Goes West is back to delight audiences of all ages at Wild Rice’s home in Funan.
Duration: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20 minutes intermission)
Recommended for patrons aged 5 and above
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AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WITH TOUCH TOUR
