National Day Charade
by Thomas Lim WILD RICE Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Singapore National Day is around the corner and it's a time when we are implored to show our love for the country in big ways. We dutifully display flags outside our homes and wear red and white outfits while upbeat National Day songs play on repeat over the speakers. And then there's the biggest spectacle of them all: the National Day Parade (NDP), that multimillion dollar military operation that takes a year to plan and is meant to represent all Singaporeans. But does it? National Day Charade , written and directed by Thomas Lim and presented by WILD RICE, offers a cheeky yet sobering take on this landmark event, seeking to spotlight stories that don't quite make it into the grand, nation-building narrative that we get fed every year. Featuring a mix of comedy, drama and interactive elements, we are brought on a whistle stop tour of all things NDP-related. We are welcomed by bubbly emcees who tick off the country's f
