It’s not easy making friends,
And Rochee the roach knows it best.
Rochee is helpful and full of zest,
But everyone treats Rochee like a pesky pest.
One day Rochee meets a girl named Glenny,
Never did it occur to her that Rochee just wants to be friendly.
Can Rochee and Glenny ever be friends?
Come find out how the story ends.
Watch the magic of theatre, song and dance unfold right before your eyes in a theatrical experience especially designed for children aged 2 to 4.
Adapted from the children’s book Rochee: The Friendliest Cockroach, written and illustrated by Gavin Goo.
Creative Team
Directed by Ian Loy (Esplanade Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist)
Script by Ellison Tan Yuyang
Music by Stan X Soap
Dramaturgy by Tan Beng Tian
Production design by Chan Silei
Lighting design by stev.e kwek | ARTFACTORY
Stage managed by Mirabel Neo
Cast
Cheryl Kjm
Venytha Yoshiantini
Voice-over by Rizwan Putra
Sensory-friendly version of this production will be available on 28 Feb, Tue and 4 Mar, Sat. A sensory-friendly performance provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for children, and is particularly suited for those on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. To find out what sensory-friendly performances are, visit www.esplanade.com/sensoryfriendly.
It’s not easy making friends,
And Rochee the roach knows it best.
Rochee is helpful and full of zest,
But everyone treats Rochee like a pesky pest.
One day Rochee meets a girl named Glenny,
Never did it occur to her that Rochee just wants to be friendly.
Can Rochee and Glenny ever be friends?
Come find out how the story ends.
Watch the magic of theatre, song and dance unfold right before your eyes in a theatrical experience especially designed for children aged 2 to 4.
Adapted from the children’s book Rochee: The Friendliest Cockroach, written and illustrated by Gavin Goo.
Creative Team
Directed by Ian Loy (Esplanade Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist)
Script by Ellison Tan Yuyang
Music by Stan X Soap
Dramaturgy by Tan Beng Tian
Production design by Chan Silei
Lighting design by stev.e kwek | ARTFACTORY
Stage managed by Mirabel Neo
Cast
Cheryl Kjm
Venytha Yoshiantini
Voice-over by Rizwan Putra
Sensory-friendly version of this production will be available on 28 Feb, Tue and 4 Mar, Sat. A sensory-friendly performance provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for children, and is particularly suited for those on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. To find out what sensory-friendly performances are, visit www.esplanade.com/sensoryfriendly.
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All Day | NO |
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Postal Code | 038981 |
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Contact Person | |
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Phone | 6828 8377 |
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Website | https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2017/rochee-the-friendliest-cockroach?AudienceNames=Children&Start=20170224 |
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Age | 2 to 4 |
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Fee | 20 |
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Registration | Not Required |
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Number Limit | no |
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Category | Artistic Recreation |
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Venue | Indoor |
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Access | Open to Public |

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