
A Spoonful Of Theatre
The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues - "Spill the Tea" Theatre Review
THIS PLAY MADE US UNCOMFORTABLE. AND THAT’S THE POINT. TJ & Sam spill the tea on The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues, a new Singapore play by Michelle Tan, directed by Edith Podesta for Wild Rice. This is a production that refuses to let its audience sit comfortably. Through a highly narrated, ensemble-driven style of storytelling, the play explores difficult questions around identity, education, mental health, suicide and the pressures placed on young people in Singapore. For TJ and Sam, that discomfort became one of the production’s biggest strengths. As TJ says in the review: “This play does not invite you to be comfortable at any point… and that is exactly why you should come and watch it.” The review also looks at the precision of Michelle Tan’s writing, Edith Podesta’s direction, Janice Koh’s detailed performance, the strong ensemble work and the production’s bold creative choices in sound, movement, set and costume. It is a night that asks audiences to think, question and sit with difficult ideas long after leaving the theatre. SPOONFUL RATINGS TJ: 4/5 Sam: 4/5 TOTAL: 8/10 Spoonfuls The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues ✍️ Written by Michelle Tan Directed by Edith Podesta Wild Rice – Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre 24 September – 10 October 2026 ▶️ Watch the full video review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FPWlH5V-3dc ⚠️ This episode discusses themes including suicide and mental health. A Spoonful of Theatre — your backstage pass to Singapore theatre. #TheRadicalisationOfMrsMaryLimRodrigues #WildRice #SingaporeTheatre #TheatreReview #SpillTheTea #ASpoonfulOfTheatre






