Liao Zhai Rocks! (2010)

Inspired by the colourful folk stories of Qing dynasty classic The Strange Tales of Liao Zhai, Liao Zhai Rocks! vamps up all things period and brings you into a fantastical world of captivating characters. The scholar, Sang Xiao, wins the affections of Ying Ning, a vixen spirit, only to fall for the ploy of a devious ghost. But when he is poisoned and cast into the underworld, it is the vixen spirit who, driven by true love, embarks on a perilous journey to save him...

Liao Zhai Rocks! brings together the prolific talents from the hit musical If There're Seasons... and creative sensations - composer Eric Ng and lyricist Xiaohan. This medley of arts and entertainment promises to jolt you out of your seats! 

Creative Team

Playwright: Wu Xi
Composer & Arranger: Eric Ng
Lyricist: Xiaohan
Co-Directors: Kuo Jian Hong, Wu Xi

Music Arranger: Bang Wenfu, Clement Yang Xi
Music Director & Conductor: Julian Wong 
Vocal Director: Lim Shieh Yih 
Choreographer: Low Ee Chiang 
Acting Coach: Kuo Jing Hong 
Concept Artist: Jiang Liheng 

Set Design: Lim Keng San, Liao Zhai Rocks! Creative Team
Costume Design: Moe Kasim
Lighting Design: Lim Yu Beng 
Sound Design: Shah Tahir
Hair Design: Ashley Lim
MAC Creative Artist: Beno Lim
Magic Consultant: Kiki Tay

Production Team

Production Manager: Lee Bee Bee
Stage Manager: Song Ye Huan
Assistant Stage Managers: Fang Feng Fang, Lee Kong Shen

Stage Assistants: Lee Jue Ying, Ng Jing, Wong Mo Xiang, Woo E-hui 
Set Coordinator & Props Master: Chan Lee Lee
Wardrobe Mistress: Theresa Chan
Wardrobe Assistants: Chee Mei Rong, Feng Chong Jun, Kiranjit Kaur 

Followspot Operators: Karene Teo Wei Fang, Zhang Ao Zi
Sound Engineer & Operator: Quek Zi Ying 
Radio Mic Operators: Guo Ningru, Lim Kai Hong
Surtitles: Loong Ho Yan
Surtitles Operator: Fong Siao Yuong 

Cast

Ric Liu
Joanna Dong
Celine Rosa Tan
Sugie
Huang Wenhong
Liu Xiaoyi
Xu Bin
Andrew Lua
Yang Guoxiu
Hang Qian Chou
Gordon Choy
Jacqueline Chow
Isabella Chiam
Audrey Luo Baoling
Judee Tan
Catherine Wong
Hsieh Yu Chun
Leow Jia Le Enrico
Olivia Yi-Le Hatton
Leo Tan Heqin
Lex Tan Pengqin 

Band

Conductor: Julian Wong
Keyboardist & Rehearsal Pianist: Julian Wong
Guitarists: Chan Ka-Chi, Joshua Tan
Bassist: Din Safari
Violinist: Lim Hui
Percussionist: Patrick Ang

(Source: Synopsis from The Theatre Practice Brochure and Credits from The Theatre Practice Programme)