Kwa Geok Choo - Singapore and the story of Mrs Lee Kuan Yew

As theatres welcome back audiences to experience life unfold on stage, Toy Factory Productions is thrilled to present Kwa Geok Choo, a tribute to the remarkable woman whose actions and influence were responsible for directing the waves, currents and tides that shape lives in Singapore.

A woman in a cheongsam walks down an ancient street, carrying a suitcase in her hand

Written by Ovidia Yu, one of Singapore’s most well-known writers and directed by Toy Factory Productions’ Chief Artistic Director Goh Boon Teck, this moving theatrical piece will engage the audience in a memorable and meaningful performance. It will be enhanced by the use of creative lighting and image projection to fully immerse the audience into her extraordinary life.

This first-time collaboration between writer and theatre company marks a momentous return to the stage after two years of restrictions, presenting a riveting, inspiring and above all, significant play to unite and educate the audience.

Taking on the pivotal role is rising talent Tan Rui Shan, 30 who is a multi-faceted bilingual Singaporean actress and choreographer. She shares: “I am honoured to be given this opportunity to portray such an iconic and prominent Singaporean public figure. It is my goal to tell her story as a woman, wife and mother, as truthfully as I can.”

This performance will celebrate Kwa Geok Choo as an inspiring pioneer, her resilient life story throughout the nation’s hardships and victories, and hopefully inspire the younger generation with a faithful retelling that showcases a multi-faceted leader and phenomenal woman.

Show details

Date: 8 to 24 July 2022

Time:

Tue – Thu: 8pm

Fri & Sat: 3pm & 8pm

Sun: 3pm

Duration: 1 ½ hours, no interval

Venue: Victoria Theatre 11 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

Ticket prices: $58, $78, $98 (excludes booking fee)

Available from:

https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/choo0722

Language: English