Esplanade Presents • Mari Kita Main Wayang by Felix Chia • Adapted by Zulfadli Rashid • Directed by Alvin Tan • An Esplanade Commission & Production

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Hijinks and humour abound in Mari Kita Main Wayang (Let’s Stage A Play)!

This play-within-a-play follows a group of  Peranakans who come together to stage Empat Bini, an ambitious script that is set within the illustrious walls of a royal court. However, all is not as it seems—as the play unfolds, a gripping narrative of power gone awry among the players comes to light.

Presented in Baba Melayu and peppered with familiar expressions, Mari Kita Main Wayang is a love letter to the rich Peranakan cultural heritage deeply rooted in Singapore. It pays homage to the under-appreciated art form of Peranakan theatre, while highlighting the significance of having this heritage represented on stage. Witness the revival of this tradition and be transported to a bygone era where the past meets the present.

First staged in 1994, this adaptation of Felix Chia’s script is comedic, unique and utterly captivating—look forward to witty banter, dramatic storytelling and masterful performances by the cast!