The Emperor’s New Clothes
12 November - 21 December 2025
By Wild Rice
Directed by Pam Oei
Book & Lyrics by Joel Tan
Music by Julian Wong
Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far away, ruled a vain and pompous Emperor who was crazy about his clothes, himself and little else. So obsessed with fashion was he that he decreed that the 60th anniversary of his reign be celebrated with the most extravagant New Dress Parade of all time, with him at the centre of all the pomp and pageantry.
One day, two cheeky tailors discover a dark secret in the Emperor’s palace and decide to teach him a lesson. Presenting the Emperor with an eye-popping ensemble literally woven out of thin air, they convince him that only the smartest and most competent people in the land can see it.
What can be done to stop the nation’s biggest wardrobe malfunction? Why won’t the Emperor’s courtiers and the aristocracy speak up? Is there anyone who’s brave enough to tell the naked truth?
Photo Credits: Wild Rice
Press
“Khai and Nate shared a convincing bromance that brought heart to the story. Both sang beautifully and had us rooting for them as the underdog orphans who managed to turn their lives around.”
- Rachel Raeburn, Singapore Motherhood
“the dynamic duo of two young tailors Khai (Izzul Irfan) and Nate (Rino Junior John) […], the compact ensemble of colourful characters for this production was spot-on in delivery with all the right feels.”
- Carolyn Chiam, Little Day Out
Listen to the Studio Album Recording below!