“From London-based production designer Takis, comes a spare and imaginative three-storey set which uses wooden slats and multimedia projections to achieve a chiaroscuro (contrasting) effect, which produces a ravishing spectacle. The use of space is ingenious and the staging both rigid and sinuously fluid.” — inSing
“The three-storied set by designer takis, upon which multimedia projections are superimposed, evokes a sense of grandeur that echoes the powerful emotions on stage.” — Today (Singapore)
“It unfolds against a minimalistic, effective set, crafted by London-based stage designer takis, that comprises a series of moving wooden panels onto which photos and newspaper headlines are projected.” — Time Out Singapore
“The grandeur of its staging, complete with a live band and a three-storey set that unfurls with the scenes, is matched by the sublime calibre of its cast.” — The Straits Times
This biographical musical about Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, was presented at Marina Bay Sands Theatre in 2022, featuring music by Dick Lee, book by Tony Petito, and lyrics by Stephen Clark.
takis served as Set and Video Designer, creating a multimedia theatrical environment that spanned decades of Singapore’s history, from British colonial rule through independence to modern prosperity. Under the direction of Steven Dexter, the design integrated historical imagery with contemporary staging to tell the story of a nation’s transformation through the life of its most influential leader.
Marina Bay Sands Theatre is one of Singapore’s premier theatrical venues, hosting major international and local productions. This ambitious musical represented a significant cultural moment for Singapore, and takis’s design helped visualize the nation’s journey with sensitivity and visual power. The integration of video design was essential to depicting the historical sweep of the narrative. View the complete gallery of production images above.