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Independent Singapore
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Singaporean actor Adrian Pang portrays a doctor 'but not that doctor' in BBC series 'Doctor Who's' recent episode
SINGAPORE: Adrian Pang, a Singaporean actor, had a minor role in the most recent episode of the BBC series Doctor Who. The episode premiered on streaming service Disney+ on May 10 with the title The Story And The Engine . Photo: Instagram/Adrian Pang Ncuti Gatwa portrayed the Doctor while Varada Sethu starred as the nurse Belinda Chandra. With his lines consisting mostly of medical jargon, Pang played a doctor in a hospital scene with Sethu as a nurse. The reason his role is designated as 'Consultant' in the credits is likely to prevent confusion with the primary character, 'The Doctor.' Pang is a local veteran actor on stage, TV, and the big screen. Formed a theatre company Pangdemonium, a theatre company, was founded by Pang and his wife Tracie. In 2015 and 2022, he portrayed Lee Kuan Yew in The LKY Musical. Pang also starred in the movie Forever Fever in 1998. Born on January 8, 1966, in Malacca, Malaysia, Adrian Pang Yeow Soon is a prominent Singaporean actor, host, and producer. Shortly after his birth, he moved to Singapore with his family and is a Singaporean national. See also Joey G reveals Patricia Knudsen's alleged abuse While he graduated with a law degree from Keele University in Britain, he pursued his passion for acting, training at ARTTS International. Gaining initial recognition He gained initial recognition in the Singaporean television scene during the 1990s, where he played roles in both English and Chinese-language dramas produced by MediaCorp and SPH MediaWorks. From 1990 to 2010, he was a full-time artist with Mediacorp. Adrian Pang has an extensive career in television, with notable roles in series such as 'Portrait of Home,' 'Nanny Daddy,' 'Ah Girl' (for which he won Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the Asian Television Awards), 'Red Thread' (which earned him a Best Actor in a Drama Series win at the Asian Television Awards), 'The Pupil,' and 'The Bridge.' He is a local actor and has also starred in global productions such as 'Blackhat' (2015) and 'Doctor Who' (2025). Award-winning actor Pang has really done it all in both Singapore and the UK when it comes to being on stage. He's played the main guy in tons of famous plays, like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth.' He was also a big part of 'The LKY Musical' and 'Much Ado About Nothing.' And get this – he even won an award for being the best actor for his role in 'The Dresser' at the ST Life! Theatre Awards! Pang has won the Best Actor award at the ST Life! Theatre Awards five times! He's also a familiar face as a host and has even been in the running for Best Entertainment Host at the Asian Television Awards. He is considered an influential figure in the arts, media, and entertainment industry in Singapore and was a recipient of the Tatler Leadership Award for Culture in 2014 and the Elle Actor of the Year Award in 2012.
Tatler Asia
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
6 local plays and musical productions to keep your eyes out for in 2025
2. Hotel Above Wild Rice's epic Hotel returns this year (Photo: Wild Rice) Exploring notions of empire, nationhood, migration and identity, this multi-generational epic spans a century and is performed in nine languages. Set in a single hotel room from 1915 to 2015, the epic journeys through 100 years of Singapore's history. This epic first made its world premiere in 2015 and returns to The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre after playing to a full house in 2023. When: From August 14 Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan 3. Singapore, Michigan Local theatre company Pangdemonium's upcoming play is set in Singapore, Michigan . Located by the shoreline of Lake Michigan, the ghost town was founded in 1836 and was a trade hub before being struck by tragedy in 1875. In 2025, a group of friends comprising two Singaporeans (from the country Singapore) and an American go on a mission to find this town. Throughout their journey, they're faced with multiple challenges, which lead them to question what it means to be Singaporean in the 21st century. When: June 26 to July 11 Where: Singapore Airlines Theatre @ Lasalle 4. Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth Above Head to Fort Canning Park to catch Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth (Photo: Singapore Repertory Theatre) Shakespeare in the Park returns to Fort Canning Park as it reimagines Macbeth , the English playwright's tale of ambition, betrayal and power. The tragedy follows Macbeth, a Scottish general who rises to power while haunted by prophecies of three witches. Ghafir Akbar plays Macbeth alongside Julie Wee as Lady Macbeth. When: May 7 to June 1 Where: Fort Canning Park 5. Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம் Above Merdeka looks back on Singapore's past (Photo: Wild Rice) This upcoming play looks back on Singapore's past, examining how the nation's history and humanity have been affected by the forces of colonialism. Starring talents from Wild Rice's Young & Wild youth theatre programme, the play sees a youth group, Raffles Must Fall, examine the nation's colonial legacy. When: May 1 to 4 Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan 6. Partial Eclipse of the Heart This Mandarin musical tells the story of five friends who meet each decade at a seaside chalet. Not just a story of friendship, the musical is a reflection of the nation's journey throughout the years. The jukebox musical will also feature Mandopop hits from local stars including Stefanie Sun, Eric Ng, Tanya Chua and more. When: August 21 to September 7 Where: Drama Centre Theatre
