A theatrical production jointly presented by Nam Hwa Opera and The ETCeteras, Out of the Red Box will take center stage at Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre from May 16 to 18, 2025. This groundbreaking performance masterfully integrates traditional Chinese opera with Getai, shining a spotlight on two of Singapore’s disappearing art forms.

Out of the Red Box is a cultural celebration that bridges the past and the present. Presented in Mandarin and various dialects, this production fuses elements of Getai, traditional opera and contemporary music to craft a truly unique stage experience. Audiences can expect a mesmerizing performance with live Chinese Orchestra music by Reverberance Ensemble that seamlessly blends heritage with modern entertainment, inviting them to rediscover the beauty and vitality of traditional arts.

The story follows Qian Rong, a Chinese opera artiste, who dreams of performing on the lively Getai stage. Her decision upsets her brother Yun Chuan, who feels responsible for preserving their father’s Teochew opera legacy. Hurt and angry, he cuts ties with her.

When Qian Rong’s show faces a boycott from the Getai band, her childhood friend Jun Kai steps in, rallying support from his father and his orchestra’s musicians to save the show…

由南华潮剧社与海燕等人联合呈献的舞台剧《红箱缘又圆》，将于2025年5月16日至18日隆重上演。这场别开生面的演出，巧妙融合了传统戏曲与歌台艺术，旨在唤起观众对这两项濒临消失的传统艺术的关注与共鸣。

《红箱缘又圆》不仅是一场视觉与听觉的盛宴，更是一次文化的传承与创新。演出将以华语及多种方言呈现，结合歌台、戏曲及流行音乐元素，打造出独具特色的舞台效果。观众将在这场演出中感受到传统与现代的交融，体验到艺术的无尽魅力。

剧情简介

运川是《运荣戏班》的班主，他继承父亲历经三代、已有50年的戏班，由他和妹妹倩蓉一起唱潮剧。当花旦妹妹倩蓉要转战歌台时，运川和妹妹吵了起来，不欢而散。

倩蓉的转型之路并不顺遂。一次演出中，歌台乐队因旧怨集体罢演，令她孤立无援。危急之际，青梅竹马的隽凯暗中说服父亲，由他率领的华乐团挺身而出，竟成就了一场意外的精彩表演……