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The Tao of the World at Tom Patterson Theatre
Dates: 7/31/2026 - 9/26/2026
📍 Theatre: Tom Patterson Theatre
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A risqué new comedy inspired by William Congreve's The Way of the World, written and directed by Jovanni Sy, weaving together love, loyalty and ambition. Singaporean socialite Arabella Flynn discovers her former lover Edward Lim intends to marry her younger cousin, Millicent Tan, and makes plans to intervene, drawing in her mother Lady Helena Yu and her confidant Devan. The production combines Restoration comedy with the modern Asian rom-com, shifting focus to the household staff who quietly observe the chaos. The cast includes Agnes Tong, Heidi Sy Damayo, Manami Hara, Karthik Kadam, Derek Kwan, Michael Man and Angus Yam.
Cast and Creative Team for The Tao of the World at Tom Patterson Theatre
Cast
Scotia Browner
Fangirl, Boon
Tim Campbell
Trevor Flynn
Heidi Sy Damayo
Millicent Tan
Manami Hara
Lady Helena Yu
Sara-Jeanne Hosie
Eleanor Marwood
Karthik Kadam
Devan Pillay
Aaron Krohn
Understudy
Derek Kwan
Jackson Lee
Richard Lee
Tak
Nestor Lozano Jr.
Toto
Davinder Malhi
Asif
Michael Man
Dr. Wilson Wong
Silvae Mercedes
Maria
Agnes Tong
Arabella Flynn
Nadine Villasin
Kamila
Jennifer Villaverde
Intan
Angus Yam
Edward Lim
Creative Team
Jovanni Sy 施崇梵
Playwright
Jovanni Sy 施崇梵
Director
Julio Fuentes
Choreographer
Julio Fuentes
Assistant Director
Lorenzo Savoini
Set Designer
Ming Wong 黄慧明
Costume Designer
Sophie Tang 汤语菲
Lighting Designer
Mishelle Cuttler
Composer
Mishelle Cuttler
Sound Designer
Bob White
Dramaturge
Anita Nittoly
Fight Director
Anita Nittoly
Intimacy Director
Jennifer Stewart
Assistant Set Designer
Jennifer Stewart
Assistant Costume Designer
Emily Trepanier
Assistant Lighting Designer
Bona Duncan
Stage Manager
Alice Ferreyra Galliani
Assistant Stage Manager
Ken James Stewart
Assistant Stage Manager
Katherine Hunter
Assistant Stage Manager
Bruno Gonsalves
Production Stage Manager
Luis Zaldivar
Production Assistant
Greg Dougherty
Technical Director
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August 22, 2026 The final openings of the 2026 season of the Stratford Festival are upon us, and Thursday night, audiences at the Tom Patterson Theatre were in for a treat with the much-anticipated world premiere of Jovanni Sy’s THE TAO OF THE WORLD. This inventive and laugh-out-loud-funny comedy - based loosely on famed William Congreve play THE WAY OF THE WORLD - keeps audiences guessing about what hijinks will happen next, while also surprising them with heartfelt moments and thoughtful messages.
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July 31, 2026 Jovanni Sy's new comedy, The Tao of the World, inspired by William Congreve's The Way of the World, will open at the Tom Patterson Theatre with a cast led by Agnes Tong and Angus Yam.
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