This March, The Theatre Observe (Observe) is proud to current The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse, an uproariously hilarious Mandarin musical starring Joanna Dong, MengFM’s Cavin Soh and Ric Liu, and Sugie Phua.
Impressed by the standard Yuan opera Qiu Hu Flirts With His Spouse, this manufacturing combines lavish Chinese language Opera aesthetics with campy musical theatre aptitude and cheeky fashionable references. Anticipate hijinks, humour and harmonies galore!
The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse
Qiu Hu (Cavin Soh) and Mei Ying (Joanna Dong)’s fortunately ever after is in danger when Qiu Hu is conscripted into the military in the future after their wedding ceremony! In the meantime, ready within the wings is native tyrant Grasp Li (Ric Liu), who is set to have Mei Ying marry him as an alternative. Can Mei Ying resist her pesky suitor’s schemes? What occurs when Qiu Hu returns dwelling, ten years later? Will the soldier ever be reunited together with his virtuous spouse?
The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse shall be helmed by Observe’s Creative Director and award-winning musical director Kuo Jian Hong (Lao Jiu: The Musical, If There’re Seasons…, Liao Zhai Rocks!), and can mark Observe’s first musical since its 2019 Shanghai tour of Liao Zhai Rocks!, and first mainstage manufacturing for the reason that pandemic.
Initially written by Taiwanese director and actor Lo Pei-An (Greenray Theatre Firm), the musical was first staged in 1996 as a part of Observe’s anniversary celebrations — making it considered one of Singapore’s earliest Mandarin musicals. It was later staged once more in 1998 and 2008. Nonetheless, Jian Hong is fast to emphasize that the 2023 revival will comprise important adjustments.
Becoming a member of Jian Hong on this formidable overhaul is a inventive workforce of theatre veterans together with costume designer MAX.TAN (Oiwa – The Ghost Of Yotsuya, 4 Horse Highway), choreographer Seong Hui Xuan (Liao Zhai Rocks!, Lao Jiu: The Musical), music director August Lum (The Nursery Rhymes Undertaking 3, 4 Horse Highway), set designer Chen Szu-Feng (Extinction Feast, Lao Jiu: The Musical), and extra.
A Reunion of Previous Associates
Making his stage debut as Qiu Hu, is tv actor and MengFM’s singer, Cavin Soh. The Star Awards winner is a well-known face in showbiz, and has appeared in dozens of movie and tv works previously 20 years. Nonetheless, he confesses nervousness at tackling his first musical.
Cavin is joined by fellow MengFM member and veteran theatre practitioner Ric Liu, who returns to the world of The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse because the villainous Grasp Li. Rounding out the trio is Joanna Dong, who will reprise her main function as Mei Ying.
Forged and Creatives
- Director: Kuo Jian Hong
- Playwright: Lo Pei-An
- Music Director: August Lum
- Choreographer: Seong Hui Xuan
- Set Designer: Chen Szu-Feng
- Lighting Designer: Genevieve Peck
- Sound Designer: Shah Tahir
- Costume Designer: MAX.TAN
- Hair Designer: Ashley Lim
- Make Up Designer: The Make Up Room
- Forged: Joanna Dong, Cavin Soh, Ric Liu, Sugie Phua, Ng Mun Poh, Ang Xiao Ting, Yeo Lyle, Katherine Tang, Joel Tan
Present Schedule
The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse runs from 30 March to 16 April 2023, with tickets now out there on BookMyShow.
- CAT 1: $85 (Preview Present $70)
- CAT 2: $75 (Preview Present $60)
- CAT 3: $55 (Preview Present $40)
- CAT 4: $51 (Preview Present $40)
*Not inclusive of $4 reserving payment
Reductions relevant to CAT 1 and CAT 2 tickets solely. Reductions relevant to all exhibits (excluding preview) except in any other case said.
- 15% Early Hen Low cost (ends 31.01) – Relevant for exhibits between 31.03 – 09.04
- 20% Buddies Bundle Low cost (ends 30.03) – Min. of 4 tickets per order
- 15% Low cost for PAssion Card and SAFRA members (ends 12.02)
- 10% Low cost for College students/ NSFs/ Senior Residents (finish 16.04)
Group Bookings out there: Save as much as 20%, contact [email protected] for extra particulars.
Title: The Soldier & His Virtuous Spouse
Dates: 30 March – 16 April 2022
Venue: Drama Centre Theatre (Nationwide Library Constructing, 100 Victoria St, #03-01 Nationwide Library, Singapore 188064)
Picture Courtesy of The Theatre Observe.
