The Mongol Khan
by Lkhagvasuren Bavuu adpated by Timberlake Wertenberker Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore This is quite likely the first Mongolian theatrical epic to make its way to Singapore. Last seen in London in late 2023 where it garnered appreciative reviews, it makes for quite a change from the glossy Anglophone musicals that tend to feature at Marina Bay Sands. Adapted by award-winning playwright Timberlake Wertenberker from a three-act tragedy by Lkhagvasuren Bavuu, this tale set 2,000 years ago centres on the fictional Archug Khan (Erdenebileg Ganbold), the mighty king of the Hunnu Empire. Two sons, Achir (Dorjsuren Shadav) and Khuchir (Samdanpurev Oyunsambuu) are born to him just days apart - one from his estranged queen Tsetser (Uranchimeg Urtnasan) and the other from his consort Gerel (Dulguun Odkhuu). Who will be the rightful heir to the throne? Throw in an adulterous liaison, a dastardly advisor Egereg (Bold-Erdene Sugar) and some baby-swapping and we have a whi...
