The Singapore Repertory Theatre was founded in 1993 and is one of the leading English Speaking theatre companies in Asia. Its mission is to stage the greatest quality productions and reviews by locals and tourists alike attest to this. They collaborate with performers, directors and designers from around the world to bring some of the most known classics from the Western cannon to Singapore. The company also stages original works, which demonstrates its mutual focus on promoting the development of new plays. Tourists staying at 5 star Singapore hotels feel at home at the theatre and enjoy a reminder of their own cultural heritage.

One of the most critically acclaimed original work stagings by the Repertory is their production of Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. It is a musical that tells the story of Empress Dowager Cixi, the legendary Chinese empress. It was produced in 2002 as part of the opening festival of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. It was so well received by critics and audiences that it was produced again by popular demand 2003. In 2006 it was produced as part of the Singapore IMF meetings. The musical was developed by Stephen Clark, Dick Lee and Steven Dexter and began its world tour in 2008.

Other critically acclaimed productions by the company include Into the Woods, Rent, Hamlet, M Butterfly and Barefoot in the Park. These productions were extremely popular with the local Singapore audience, which shows the diverse nature of its citizens’ interests and theatrical appreciation. Most of their productions occur at their home space at the DBS Arts Centre, though some of them are taken to the Esplanade. The Singapore Rep also has strong interest in developing performance skills and theatre appreciation in youth communities. They have a special program as part of their Youth Division, which includes the groups The Young Co, and the Little Company.

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