Categories: Arts and CultureEvents in Singapore - July 2024Theatre in Singapore

Titoudao

Description

A glorious masterpiece of Singapore theatre returns.

Best Original Script – Life! Theatre Awards 2001
Best Production Design of the Year – Life! Theatre Awards 2001
Play of the Year – Life! Theatre Awards 2001
Best Actress – Life! Theatre Awards 2001
Best Supporting Actor – Life! Theatre Awards 2001
Best Costume Design – Life! Theatre Awards 2007

Based on the true story of Singaporean Wayang (Chinese Street Opera) star Madam Oon Ah Chiam, Titoudao portrays the struggles of this petite lady with big dreams, fighting against despairing personal states of poverty, gender inequality and shadowed marital vexations.

Above all, she takes these multiple hardships and challenges in life by the horns in order to realize her dreams and find her place in the world. This epic biography also parallels pivotal events in Singapore’s history to showcase how our lives have been transformed over the course of over five decades.

Service information

Event: Titoudao
Date: 5 – 28 July 2024
Time: 3pm and 8pm
Tickets: $50 – $98
Duration: 2 hours (with 15-minute intermission)
Location: Victoria Theatre

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