About the event
Set in 1980s Singapore, Lao Jiu: The Musical follows an exceptionally gifted boy — the ninth child and only son in a family of daughters.
A prestigious scholarship lies within reach, yet Lao Jiu’s heart longs for the rich world of traditional Chinese hand puppetry. With his family’s hopes resting on him, Lao Jiu faces an impossible choice: pursue a path of stability and security, or dedicate himself to the life of an artist.
Adapted from the late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun’s beloved play, Lao Jiu: The Musical is one of Singapore’s most celebrated original musicals, with multiple sold-out runs and numerous accolades.
Award-winning director Kuo Jian Hong (Partial Eclipse of the Heart, If There’re Seasons…) revisits this landmark production, uniting a dynamic mix of original cast members and fresh new talent. Featuring evocative music and lyrics by Mandopop luminaries Eric Ng and Xiaohan, this heart-warming musical brings together stirring songs, energetic choreography, and a captivating spectrum of puppetry styles.
A Boy. A Dream. A Choice.
How will you choose?
在80年代的新加坡，老九是家里唯一的男丁。这个绝顶优秀的少年获得机会考取众人羡慕的奖学金，前途看似一片光明。但他对布袋戏偶表演艺术满怀热忱，一心渴望继承师傅的技艺和事业。在功利至上的年代，艺术被视为奢侈，老九必须出一个关乎梦想与责任的抉择：忠于热爱，勇于追梦？还是不负众望，走上安稳？
由戏剧家郭宝崑钟爱作品《老九》改编而成，本地流行乐坛顶尖词曲搭档黄韵仁与小寒为其谱曲填词，自上演以来屡获奖项肯定，更创下几乎场场爆满的票房佳绩。
2026年，《逆光》、《都是当兵惹的祸》和《天冷就回来》导演郭践红将再度执导《老九》音乐剧，携手新旧阵容强势回归。熟悉的故事、动感的歌舞、变幻的场景和多种偶戏的呈现，将再度点燃这部历久弥新的经典！
每个人的心中都有一个老九
抉择在前，你会怎么选？
Language: Performed in Mandarin (with English surtitles) 语言：华语演出（附英文字幕）
Shows on 11 April will be recorded for archival and future publicity purposes. 4月11日的两场演出皆为录影场。
Advisory (Some coarse language) 注：含少量不雅语言
Ticket Prices 票价:
CAT 1: $98
CAT 2: $88
CAT 3: $68
Preview (2 April) 预演场（4月2日）
CAT 1: $88
CAT 2: $78
*Excluding booking fees 未含手续费
Culture Pass credits (for Singaporeans) can only be used on BookMyShow. 文化通行证储值仅可用于 BookMyShow。