3 Men & A Boot
23rd to 24th May 2003
Victoria Theatre
23rd - 24thMay – 8:00pm

Three of Singapore’s most talented theatre performers celebrate life’s great moments in just over 90 minutes flat in a whirlwind of song, dance and intimate revelations.
3 Men & A Boot brings these three men together for the very first time, and as you’ve never seen them before, in this brand new production for three performances only at the Victoria Theatre.
Starring Gani Abdul Karim, Juwanda Hassim and Darius Tan your mind, body and spirit will soar as they take you on a fantastic and awe inspiring journey through the worlds of musicals, jazz, blues, pop culture and with at tribute to Singapore’s very own Dick Lee.

Slipping seamlessly between musical styles the trio span four decades of music,
including fun hits from Saturday Night Fever, Mama Mia (Abba) and The Wiz with special guest appearances from Singapore’s very own Soul Diva Asha, Kimberly Creasman and Singer/Actor Hatta Said.

It’s not everyday an audience gets a chance to travel through such a big piece of musical history in one evening, but 3 Men & A Boot will up lift and touch you in this toe tapping, hip gyrating, tongue twisting journey of discovery.

3 Men & A Boot reminds you that music has a power all its own that carries across all styles and breaks all boundaries.

More Information on The 3 Men
The Director
Juwanda Hassim
This big man (1.84m, 87kg) has put his fingers into many pies in theatre. This Ex Bar manager has Stage & Production Managed, Acted and Sung in many productions. His first love is still expanding his lungs and is known for his powerful voice. He was recently invited to Kuala Lumpur to sing To Dream an Impossible Dream ( Man From La Mancha) as a tribute to Mr Mahathir ( Malaysia’s Prime Minister). He was also seen in Mortal Sins, Chang and Eng, Honk, Forbidden City, Of Mice and Men, Little Violet and the Angel and many other local productions. He has been performing professionally since 1994 locally and internationally

The Choreographer
Gani Abdul Karim

A Seasoned performer, Gani has a long string of stage experiences and awards under his belt. He has worked with renowned artistes like Glen Goei, Najip Ali, Lea Salonga, Jacintha and Dick Lee. A dynamic dancer and choreographer, he has choreographed "live" shows, television extravaganzas and musicals such as Little shop of Horrors and Sing to the Dawn. On New Year’s eve 2002, he performed a solo vocal piece at the Esplanade which was heard throughout the entire complex. This year he’ll be releasing his debut album with his vocal group, Simpatico, in Malaysia and Singapore

Mr Music Man
Darius Tan

Darius Tan, may be a rather unfamiliar name, but you will have seen him in Esplanade’s first musical Forbidden City as the Grand Eunuch (2002), The Narrator in Theatre Practice’s Sampek Engtay (2001), or simply an ensemble member in Action Theatre’s Chang and Eng playing a total of 54 performances in 1999 amongst others. Still no idea who he is? Let 3 Men & A Boot bring you closer to this self-confessed musical freak performer.

Three men, Three Friends, Three Jokers, Three guys who sang their hearts out for you,
Three Different Hair Colours….Bette would be so Proud

Cast and Production Team:

Singers/actors – Gani Abdul Karim. Juwanda Hassim, Darius Tan
Guest- Hatta Said, Asha, Kimberly Creasman
Director – Juwanda Hassim
Choreographer – Gani Abdul Karim
Music Director and Arranger – Bang Wenfu
Set Designer – Nicola Ransome
Lighting Designer – Suven Chan
Costume Designer - Mo
Production Manager – Juwanda Hassim
Ass Production Manager – Nicola Ransome
Stage Manager – Neelam Chugh
Marketing and Sales – Mervyn Goh and Nicola Ransome