王命/oedipus  

A modern retelling of the great Sophoclean tragedy, Oedipus Rex

All Eyes On A Man Who Is Blind

The city of Thebes is suffering under a devastating pandemic. President Oedipus vows to put an end to the crisis and help restore the city, like he once did before. Upon consulting the Oracle, the solution is clear. Find the murderer of their previous leader, Laius. So begins a manhunt for the city’s most wanted. But as the investigation starts, secrets from the past resurface.

In a thrilling modern re-telling of the great Sophoclean tragedy, Oedipus, delves deep into how man deals with the fate dealt to us. Who is really in control, the great unknown, or us?

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Original Writer: Sophocles

Adaptation/Director: Cherilyn Woo
Translation: Huang Suhuai

Cast: NYT Ensemble — Mia Chee, Hang Qian Chou, Neo Hai Bin, Timothy Wan

Lighting Design: Adrian Tan
Sound Design: Bani Haykal
Costume Design: Loo An Ni
Set Design: Petrina Dawn Tan

Production Manager: Tennie Su
Stage Manager: Ng Siaw Hui

Assistant Stage Manager: Natalie Wong

Key Visual Design: Ryan Loi
Title Caligraphy: Kimie Nagai
Key Visual Hair & Makeup: Delanie Wong
Key Visual Jewellery: Rachel P Jewels

Pictures by: Tan Ngiap Heng & Tennie Su