{"id":22378,"date":"2023-01-06T12:06:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T12:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/06\/relax-and-have-a-good-laugh-with-mandarin-musical-comedy-the-soldier-his-virtuous-wife-by-the-theatre-practice-this-march-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T12:06:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T12:06:48","slug":"relax-and-have-snicker-with-mandarin-musical-comedy-the-soldier-his-virtuous-wife-by-the-theatre-practice-this-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/06\/relax-and-have-snicker-with-mandarin-musical-comedy-the-soldier-his-virtuous-wife-by-the-theatre-practice-this-march-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Relax and have  snicker with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier &#038; His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>This March, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is proud to current The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife, an uproariously hilarious Mandarin musical starring Joanna Dong, MengFM\u2019s Cavin Soh and Ric Liu, and Sugie Phua.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the standard Yuan opera Qiu Hu Flirts With His Wife, this manufacturing combines lavish Chinese Opera aesthetics with campy musical theatre aptitude and cheeky trendy references. Expect hijinks, humour and harmonies galore!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-soldier-his-virtuous-wife\">The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"718\" height=\"504\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023 - Alvinology\" class=\"wp-image-124083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife.jpg?ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-380x267.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" title=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Qiu Hu (Cavin Soh) and Mei Ying (Joanna Dong)\u2019s fortunately ever after is in danger when Qiu Hu is conscripted into the military at some point after their marriage ceremony! Meanwhile, ready within the wings is native tyrant Master Li (Ric Liu), who is set to have Mei Ying marry him as an alternative. Can Mei Ying resist her pesky suitor\u2019s schemes? What occurs when Qiu Hu returns dwelling, ten years later? Will the soldier ever be reunited along with his virtuous spouse?<\/p>\n<p>The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife might be helmed by Practice\u2019s Artistic Director and award-winning musical director Kuo Jian Hong (Lao Jiu: The Musical, If There\u2019re Seasons\u2026, Liao Zhai Rocks!), and can mark Practice\u2019s first musical since its 2019 Shanghai tour of Liao Zhai Rocks!, and first mainstage manufacturing because the pandemic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023 - Alvinology\" class=\"wp-image-124086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-02_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-Master-Li-Ric-Liu-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice.jpg 2480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Originally written by Taiwanese director and actor Lo Pei-An (Greenray Theatre Company), the musical was first staged in 1996 as a part of Practice\u2019s anniversary celebrations \u2014 making it certainly one of Singapore\u2019s earliest Mandarin musicals. It was later staged once more in 1998 and 2008. However, Jian Hong is fast to emphasize that the 2023 revival will comprise vital adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Joining Jian Hong on this bold overhaul is a artistic crew of theatre veterans together with costume designer MAX.TAN (Oiwa \u2013 The Ghost Of Yotsuya, Four Horse Road), choreographer Seong Hui Xuan (Liao Zhai Rocks!, Lao Jiu: The Musical), music director August Lum (The Nursery Rhymes Project 3, Four Horse Road), set designer Chen Szu-Feng (Extinction Feast, Lao Jiu: The Musical), and extra.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-reunion-of-old-friends\">A Reunion of Old Friends<\/h2>\n<p>Making his stage debut as Qiu Hu, is tv actor and MengFM\u2019s singer, Cavin Soh. The Star Awards winner is a well-recognized face in showbiz, and has appeared in dozens of movie and tv works up to now 20 years. Still, he confesses nervousness at tackling his first musical.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-01_From-L-R_-Mei-Ying-Joanna-Dong-and-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-722x1024.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023 - 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Rounding out the trio is Joanna Dong, who will reprise her main position as Mei Ying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"707\" height=\"1024\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023SOL_Publicity-Photo-03_From-L-R_-Qiu-Hu-Cavin-Soh-Officer-Sugie-Phua-_Courtesy-of-The-Theatre-Practice-707x1024.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023 - 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Alvinology\" class=\"wp-image-124082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-Show-Schedule.jpg?ssl=1 974w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-Show-Schedule-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-Show-Schedule-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-Show-Schedule-380x144.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.alvinology.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Soldier-and-His-Virtuous-Wife-Show-Schedule-800x303.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" title=\"Relax and have a good laugh with Mandarin Musical Comedy \u201cThe Soldier & His Virtuous Wife\u201d by The Theatre Practice this March 2023\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife runs from 30 March to 16 April 2023, with tickets now accessible on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/practice.bigtix.io\/events\/DANGBING\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BookMyShow<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CAT 1: $85 (Preview Show $70)<\/li>\n<li>CAT 2: $75 (Preview Show $60)<\/li>\n<li>CAT 3: $55 (Preview Show $40)<\/li>\n<li>CAT 4: $51 (Preview Show $40)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Not inclusive of $4 reserving payment<\/p>\n<p>Discounts relevant to CAT 1 and CAT 2 tickets solely. Discounts relevant to all exhibits (excluding preview) until in any other case acknowledged.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15% Early Bird Discount (ends 31.01) \u2013 Applicable for exhibits between 31.03 \u2013 09.04<\/li>\n<li>20% Buddies Package Discount (ends 30.03) \u2013 Min. of 4 tickets per order<\/li>\n<li>15% Discount for PAssion Card and SAFRA members (ends 12.02)<\/li>\n<li>10% Discount for Students\/ NSFs\/ Senior Citizens (finish 16.04)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Group Bookings accessible: Save as much as 20%, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/alvinology.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"baced3d9d1dfced3d4ddfacac8dbd9ced3d9df94d5c8dd94c9dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a> for extra particulars.<\/p>\n<p><em>Title: The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife<br \/>Dates: 30 March \u2013 16 April 2022<br \/>Venue: Drama Centre Theatre (National Library Building, 100 Victoria St, #03-01 National Library, Singapore 188064)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Courtesy of The Theatre Practice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>( function( d, s, id ) {\n\t\t\tvar js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[0];\n\t\t\tif ( d.getElementById( id ) ) return;\n\t\t\tjs = d.createElement( s ); js.id = id;\n\t\t\tjs.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5&appId=305449883698649\";\n\t\t\tfjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs );\n\t\t}( document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk' ) );<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] This March, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is proud to current The Soldier &amp; His Virtuous Wife, an uproariously hilarious Mandarin musical starring Joanna Dong, MengFM\u2019s Cavin Soh and Ric Liu, and Sugie Phua. 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