THE WIZARD OF OZ

14 Nov – 21 Dec 2024

Wild Rice @ Funan

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Yishun anymore.”

If there’s one place in Singapore where freaky things can happen, it’s Yishun. That’s how Dorothy finds herself swept up by a cyclone one day and transported to the magical land of Oz, where the Munchkins live the high life in the East and the Winkies toil and labour in the West under the tyrannical rule of the Wicked Witch.

To find her way back, Dorothy needs to seek an audience with the mysterious Wizard of Oz. Along the way, she gets help from a Hokkien-speaking Scarecrow, a Tin Man with a big axe and even bigger vocabulary, and a sensitive, crochet-loving Lion.

But what dangers lie ahead in this strange world that sometimes reminds Dorothy so much of Singapore? And will brains, heart and courage be enough to get her home?

In this visionary reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s beloved children’s book, award-winning playwright Alfian Sa’at serves up a story full of heart, humour and home truths that will delight everyone from the young to the young at heart. Directed with marvellous flair by Ivan Heng and packed with Yellow Brick Road-trip-friendly tunes by Elaine Chan, The Wizard of Oz is fabulous fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this joyous new musical that will send you and your loved ones singing and dancing all the way home!

Duration: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes (with 20 minutes intermission)
Recommended for patrons aged 4 and above

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Previews – Thu 14 Nov & Fri 15 Nov, 7:30pm / Sat 16 Nov, 2:30pm
$35, $45, $65, $75

Tue, Wed & Thu, 7:30pm
$40, $50, $75, $85

Fri, 7:30pm / Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm (no show on 17 Nov & 8 Dec)
$45, $55, $80, $95

 

Early Bird: 15% off on Category 1 & 2 tickets (from 24 June to 10 July 2024)

As part of Wild Rice’s mission to make theatre accessible to people from all walks of life, we will be presenting the following access performances of The Wizard of Oz! Please book tickets for the dates below if you require these services during the show.

 AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WITH TOUCH TOUR
8 DEC 2024, 2:30PM (TOUCH TOUR STARTS AT 1:15PM)

This performance is an inclusive theatrical experience featuring audio commentary on the visual elements of the play (interspersed with the actors’ live dialogue) that will be relayed via a headset throughout the show. There will be an accompanying tactile tour of the stage, set and props prior to the performance.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE
15 DEC 2024, 2:30PM

Minor modifications will be made to the show, such as reduced sound levels, to accommodate individuals with neurodiverse needs. A break area will be available for audiences who would like to step out at any time.

A visual story will be available for download closer to date, to prepare you for The Wizard of Oz.

 CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
17, 18 & 19 DEC 2024, 7:30PM

An electronic text display placed near the stage will provide real-time description of what the actors are saying or singing, as well as the sound effects and music used on stage. Please book seats in the Stalls for the best view of the captions.

Rebecca Ashley Dass
Benjamin Chow
Dwayne Lau
Siti Khalijah Zainal
Karen Tan
Timothy Wan
Ali Mazrin

Understudies

Rino Junior John
Sharon Mah
Nurulhuda Hassan
Oliver Pang
Rohaniah Sa’id (Hani)
Jasmine Xie Huilin

First Stage Kids

CAST A (14 Nov – 1 Dec)
Estian Reiner Cheah
Aerin Chew Ky-Rong
Oliver Foo Tian Zhi
Eva Khanashat
Tennessee Faith Leong
Ellie Bee Mardjuki
Tessa Anya Neo
Siti Asheeqah Binte Mohamed Ashraf
Wang Enxuan, Annabelle
Yau Yu Ching
Arabella Faith Yeo
CAST B (From 3 Dec)
Chia Lin Yu Kimberlyn
George Simon Dunbar Qiao-Zhi
Isabella Jong
Agatha Joy Lai
Karis Eva Eisenhawer Mak
Zoe Lorraine McCandless
Enya Pan
Chloe Rachael
Callum Reuben
Dyllis Tan Jing En
Ariana Maya Taylor

 

Musicians

Keyboardist Elaine Chan
Guitarist Feri Susanto
Bassist Brandon Wong
Drummer, Percussionist & Nylon Guitarist Rizal Sanip

Playwright & Lyricist Alfian Sa’at
Director Ivan Heng
Composer & Music Director Elaine Chan
Associate Director Cherilyn Woo
Choreographer Tan Rui Shan
Assistant Choreographer Pat Jon Gregory
Puppetry Director Yvan Karlsson
Set Designer Eucien Chia
Assistant Set Designer Grace Lin
Lighting Designer James Tan
Multimedia Designer Brian Gothong Tan
Sound Designer Shah Tahir
Costume Designer Tube Gallery
Prop Designer Rainie C
Hair Designer Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer Bobbie Ng