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DINNER with EMILY

A Cultural Dinner Show Inspired by Emily of Emerald Hill

 27 July 2025 | Shangri-La Singapore | 250% Tax Deduction Eligible 

Register

Script by Stella Kon

🍽️ Dinner with Emily is a one-of-a-kind Peranakan dinner show:
🎭theatrical performance,
🍛elegant cuisine, and
🌺Singaporean heritage.


Inspired by the iconic play Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon, this reimagined version tells Emily’s story in a immersive format:
✨performed live across three acts,
🍴with a curated four-course dinner served between each segment.

Guest of Honour Minister for Health Mr. Ong Ye Kung

 Experience an unforgettable evening with two table options:

  • 💎Diamond Table of 10 – SGD 5,000
    Premium placement close to the Guest of Honour;
    Best view for this immersive, interactive dinner show.
  • ❤️Passion Table of 10 – SGD 2,880
    A refined and elegant experience.
     

Individual seats also available:

  • 💎Diamond Chair – SGD 500
  • ❤️Passion Chair – SGD 288


👉All donations are 250% tax deductible.
Limited seats — reserve early.

Programme Schedule

5:30 PM

5:30 PM

5:30 PM

Guest arrival & silent auction of featured art pieces 

6:00 PM

5:30 PM

5:30 PM

Artist & artwork presentation 

by Kwok Kian Chow and Lee Khai 

7:00 PM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Arrival of Guest of Honour: 

Minister for Health Mr. Ong Ye Kung 

7:15 PM

7:15 PM

7:00 PM

Book presentation to the Minister — Roads to Chinese Modernity with a brief commentary by Prof. Wang Gungwu

7:45 PM

7:15 PM

7:45 PM

Dinner is served, followed 

by a live performance of Dinner with Emily 

THE STORY and the songs

Script by Stella Kon

Music by Desmond Moey

Directed by Eleanor Tan 

▸ Act One

Glittering socialites Gan Joo Kheong and his wife Emily seem to be an ideal couple, as they entertain guests at Emerald Hill. Emily is a perfect traditional wife, the matriarch or Nyonya Besar.


• Welcome to Emerald Hill
• Beni Macham Belian
• Nyonya Besar Market Scene

▸ Act Two

Emily is married to Kheong at age fourteen. As time goes on, problems develop. Son Richard prefers horse riding to the career his mother wants for him. Kheong goes astray.


• Lifetime With You
• Mother and Child
• Riding High
• Manis Manis

▸ Act Three

Even an old house can provide emotional stability and security. Everyone seeks love.


• Emerald Hill Waltz
• Jantong Hati
• No One But You
• Love Was All I Wanted

MTL Musicals: Discover the Magic of "Dinner with Emily"

Step into the world of Musical Theatre Limited through this short cinematic reel.
Past productions, present passions, and a glimpse of what’s to come — all in just 35 seconds. 

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How to Reserve

1. PayNow

To: UEN 200614780G
Remarks: DINNER WITH EMILY

→ Please provide your full name and contact number so MTL can reach you for tax relief.

2. Cheque

Make payable to: Musical Theatre Ltd
Mail to Musical Theatre Ltd.:

20 Shaw Road #05-05, Ching Shine Industrial Building, Singapore 367956  

→ Please include your full name, contact info, and note: “DINNER WITH EMILY” on the back of the cheque.

3. Credit Card Donation

Via Giving.SG (Online Payment Platform)

→ Button: 🔗Donate via Giving.SG.

Enquiries

CWC:

✉️ Email: cwc.asia.network@gmail.com; 📱 WhatsApp: +62 813 373 408 24.

MTL:

✉️ Email: mtl.manager@gmail.com; 📱 WhatsApp: +65 8609 0625.


Support Dinner with Emily and receive 250% tax relief from the Singapore Government.
Those who make substantial donations may be nominated for the prestigious Patron of the Arts Award. 

Click Here to Register Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please reach us at cwc.asia.network@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Yes. The performance is in English, with occasional phrases in Peranakan/Malay used for cultural authenticity.


Yes, vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please indicate this when making your reservation.


This is an elegant cultural dinner show intended for adults and older youth (12+). It may not be suitable for young children.


The event concludes around 10:00 PM, including dinner and all program segments.


Smart casual or elegant evening attire. Peranakan-inspired dress is warmly welcomed!


Shangri-La Singapore: 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350


About the Producer – Musical Theatre Ltd.

Celebrating 20 years of musical excellence in 2025.

Musical Theatre Ltd. (MTL) has been creating original Singapore musicals since 2005 — using the power of song, story, and stage to inspire social change and support charitable causes.


Led by renowned playwright Stella Kon (Emily of Emerald Hill), MTL has produced over 40 original musicals, including Lim Boon Keng – The Musical, The Merlion Musical, and the Emily Musical Series.


As a Singapore Institution of Public Character (IPC), MTL uses performance to raise awareness for the disadvantaged and promote causes that matter.

🎶Powerful stories. 🎤Local voices. ❤️Community impact.


📸Below, you can see photos from some of MTL’s acclaimed past productions. 

Learn more about MTL
Show More

Behind the Story Special – Interview with Stella Kon

Discover the heart of Dinner with Emily in this special Chakap Chakap video by The Peranakan Association.


Join Nyonya Stella Kon, the iconic playwright behind Emily of Emerald Hill, as she shares how her legendary one-woman play was reimagined into a modern dinner musical—with new characters, 

songs, and a 4-course dining experience created specially for this CWC event.


🦋A must-watch for anyone curious about the show’s origins, evolution, and enduring emotional power.

Limited seats. All donations 250% tax deductible.
🥂 Join the Celebration – Only a Few Seats Left

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