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[title]The ghosts of your mother and grandmother walk into a bar. Or, so goes the story of the sci-fi meets musical meets madcap comedy production Congratulations, Get Rich! hitting the Sydney stage this November as part of the STC's jam-packed 2025 season.
Written by Merlynn Tong (Golden Blood), this supernatural musical comedy sees her star as Mandy, whose beloved karaoke bar is on the verge of closure. Luckily (or unluckily) the ghosts of her mother and grandmother show up on its final night to commiserate, pontificate and offer advice. Inspired by her own experiences growing up in a family-run karaoke bar in Singapore, Tong ties it all together with an intergenerational tale of three powerful women.
Director and former STC Resident Artist, Courtney Stewart (The Poison of Polygamy), has assembled a stellar cast including Zac Boulton as the doting boyfriend, Kimie Tsukakoshi as the grandmother and Seong Hui Xuan as the mother.
A historic collaboration between La Boite Theatre and Singapore Repertory Theatre, this production pits past ideals against contemporary concerns and delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Think Everything Everywhere All At Once but with original songs (and audience participation).
Tickets for Congratulations, Get Rich! are on sale now. The 90-minute production will run from November 21 to December 14 at Wharf 1 Theatre, Walsh Bay. Find more info and book here.
Co-Producers: La Boite and Singapore Repertory Theatre