Synopsis

A celestial stone reincarnates as the scion of a wealthy aristocratic family. Baoyu, born with a jade in his mouth, is raised as the heir and Precious Jade of the clan. The heir takes centre stage in a love rivalry between his two cousins – Daiyu and Baochai, amidst the backdrop of the family’s slow financial collapse.

Presented by The Finger Players, Dream of the Red Chamber is award-winning playwright and director Chong Tze Chien’s reinterpretation of one of the four greatest Chinese classical literature novels. With delicate mask work and a riveting moving set, this stage adaption delivers visual poetry that pays homage to the beauty and grandeur of the novel. Weaving an intricate tapestry of dreams, desires, duty, and destiny, the play dances between reality and illusions, creating a microcosm of secrets, political intrigue, and social complexities within the mansion.

There will be a 20 minute post-show discussion for all evening performances.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Supported by

Playwright, Director and Set Conceptualiser
Chong Tze Chien

Puppet & Props Designer
Daniel Sim

Assistant Puppet & Props Designer and Makers
Ling Jia Le
Shawne Kho Yzelman

Costume Designer
Max Tan

Lighting Designer
Faith Liu Yong Huay

Mask Designer & Maker
Loo An Ni

Set Realisation
Grace Lin

Sound Designer
Ng Jing

Performers and Puppeteers
Ashie Singh
Ellison Tan
Jamil Schulze
Joshua Lim
Tan Guo Lian Sutton
Tan Wan Sze

Production Manager
Lam Dan Fong
(The Backstage Affair)

Technical Manager
Peter Chi

Stage Manager
Tennie Su

Assistant Stage Manager
Cheow Jiong Ling
(The Backstage Affair)

Puppeteer & Crew
Tanya Ang

Production Coordinator
Georgia Sim
(The Backstage Affair)

Wardrobe Mistress
Lim Zhi Ying

Sound Assistant and Operator
Leeyau Shi Min

Key Visual Photographer
Crispian Chan

Key Visual Digital Imaging Artist
Ang Lee Cheng
(iimaging LLP)

Key Visual Designer
Oliver Chong

Photo Archival
Poh Yu Khing

Video Archival
Amos Poh

Hair & Make-up Artist (Key Visual)
Cherylynn
(Cat Scratch SFX)

Hair & Make-up Assistant (Key Visual)
Hanani

Special Thanks
Ashley Fong
Chan Silei
Geralyn Toh
Hairi Cromo
Jobina Tan
Sharlene Lim
Tan Beng Tian