2016


Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde
Chong Tze Chien’s daring reimagining of history
Synopsis
What if Hitler were Jekyll and Hyde? History and fiction collide in Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde. Borrowing characters and themes from literary classic – Jekyll and Hyde, the history of Jewish holocaust is retold in a new tale about Jekyll, a young painter by day, who turns into Hitler by night. Hitler terrorises the populace, subjecting them to his will. To build up his country, the non-ˇnatives are murdered and disposed of by him to preserve the blood and lineage of his countrymen. Meanwhile, Jekyll the young painter rises in stature
and wealth as his alter-ˇego coerces the population into building galleries and museums, and commissioning artworks to pay homage to himself.
As the country enters the dark ages, a police inspector is tasked to uncover the true identity of Hitler and stop his killings.
First staged in 2014 to critical acclaim, Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde is a modern parable about the rise and return of fundamentalism and fanaticism in today’s world. Featuring a stellar cast, Chong Tze Chien’s explosive play bristles with hard hitting truths and resonance.
DATE & TIME
13 October – 15 October 2016
Thu – Sat, 8pm
VENUE
Victoria Theatre
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ADVISORY
Advisory 16 (Mature Content)
REVIEWS
Isaac Lim, Centre 42
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Michelle Lee, Popspoken
Cheah Ui-Hoon, Business Times
Review: Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde by The Finger Players
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director / Playwright
Chong Tze Chien
Sound Artist & Music Composer
Darren Ng
Costume Designers
Anthony Tan
Lighting Designer
Lim Woan Wen
Cast
Daniel York
Edith Podesta
Jo Kukathas
Joshua Lim
Julius Foo
Lian Sutton
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