'Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily' at National Gallery Singapore
They're offering a real treasure if you solve this multi-platform mystery by National Gallery Singapore and The Theatre Practice.
By Nikki Andrea Bounaparte -
Co-founded by Singaporean playwright Kuo Pao Kun and his wife, Goh Lay Kuan, The Theatre Practice has established itself as a dominant force in digital theatre. No stranger to boundary-pushing works and artistic exploration, it launched an interactive murder mystery in 2021, The Bride Always Knocks Twice — Killer Secrets.
This April, it partners with National Gallery Singapore to present a multi-platform treasure hunt, Gallery Of Secrets: The Lost Lily.
Inspired by the artworks and history of the National Gallery Singapore, Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily features The Theatre Practice’s signature blend of cinematography, theatrical performance and game mechanics.
Escape room enthusiasts will enjoy untangling the puzzles and riddles, while history buffs can sink their teeth into almost 100 years of Singapore history as they explore the former Supreme Court and City Hall.
This interactive treasure hunt comprises three stages, and the fastest person to identify the treasure’s location stands a chance to take home up to $1,800.
In the first stage, Chapter 1: The Painting, audiences watch a film that sets up the premise of the treasure hunt. Watch as an ordinary donation ceremony is interrupted when the unveiling of a lost masterpiece reveals decades-old secrets.
In Chapter 2: The Hunt, audiences are tasked to solve puzzles and interview various characters to piece together the treasure’s location. Participants can solve the puzzle remotely, or explore the National Gallery to uncover clues. Those who attend physically can head upstairs to Smoke & Mirrors and enjoy a delicious “Alistair’s Elixir”, a special Gallery of Secrets inspired cocktail.
Finally, all mysteries will be revealed in the final film instalment, Chapter 3: The Treasure.
Theatre lovers will enjoy the production’s rich theatricality, stellar performances and stunning visual design, courtesy of theatre veterans and film industry stalwarts.
Led by director of photography Rachel Liew, the creative team includes production designer Daniel Lim, playwrights Jonathan Lim and Liu Xiao Yi, filmmaker and producer Kat Goh and film score producer and composer Joe Ng.
Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily is available as a multilingual experience with performances in English and Mandarin.
Date: Apr 4 - 18
Address: Online or National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01
Fee: $48/pax
For more information, visit www.galleryofsecrets.live.