Since JC times when I joined Hwa Chong Chinese Drama Society (黄城夜韵), I've cultivated an interest in watching watching drama productions, especially musicals!! Over the years, I've seen many many big productions, like Phantom, Sound of Music, Oliver Twist, 雪狼湖...But I must say I'm very proud that Singapore has many many good ones too...like Forbidden City, 天冷就回来and the upcoming 雨季!!
雨季 was the first Mandarin Musical written in Singapore ever in 1996. Like 天冷就回来, it was created by Liang Wern Fook, Singer and Composer Jimmy Ye, theatre director Alec Tok and celebrated producer James Toh. Kit Chan, will lead the 30-member cast along with Broadway Star George Chan and Singapore-Hong Kong theatre luminary Jeffrey Low in this much anticipated production.
The story goes like this....1950s Singapore: the innocent relationship of a pair of young lovers is sabotaged by strikes organized by Chinese high school students, a marriage of convenience, strong parental disapproval; and a third party waiting desperately in vain for his unrequited love.
1980s Singapore: past grievances and mistakes continue to haunt the younger generation. Only a personal sacrifice and the revelation of an undelivered love letter holds the promise of resolution.
However, no one knows when the rain will cease in December.
Although I feel that the story seems abit cheesy and Kit seems abit old for this role, I won't miss it..I've heard the song on radio lately and am looking to hearing Kit sing live! Do go to Toy Factory website (http://www.toyfactory.com.sg/joolma/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117&Itemid=98) to listen to the songs!
Counting down to Aug...
