SYNOPSIS
“A moving, funny and accomplished piece of theatre.” – The Age, Australia

“Absolutely brilliant… Undoubtedly one of the best performances I have ever seen. Outstanding!” – HK Magazine, Hong Kong

“Heng is entertaining and a performer who enjoys his audience – and this high energy enjoyment is infectious!” – SPH The Business Times, Singapore

“When Glen Goei and Ivan Heng come together in the name of Art, any play can be expected to deliver wit and sensitivity.” – 8DAYS, Singapore

“Before my breasts were grown, I learned that a woman in nothing in this world that men have made…”

Born in 1940s Singapore, Emily is an abandoned girl child. But by dint of her native wit and cunning, becomes the matriarch of a distinguished household and Singapore society’s “hostess with the mostest”. But at what cost?

As a fitting finale to W!LD RICE’s 10th Anniversary season of smash hits, Ivan Heng and Glen Goei, two of Singapores’s leading creative artists have been inspired to create a brand new production.

With beautiful sets, gorgeous costumes and stunning multimedia projections, this show will inject fresh insights into Singapore’s most well-loved play, and offer a glimpse of the decadent glory days of the Singaporean Peranakan community.

Emily will be at the Esplanade Theatre for 14 performances only. Joyous, funny, moving and powerful, this tour de force promises to be an unforgettable theatrical event. Don’t miss it on any account!



Before the show started, it was dinner, followed by desserts and chit-chatting


With my brother (my elder bro FYI- I know I look older!)






Love the set. There were just simple arches but with clever usage of lighting effects bringing us through different stages of Emily's life. Nothing fanciful but it was enough to bring the message across.
It was a great great performance after all.

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