Before I leave the ‘Wizard of Oz’ behind me and focus on writing and directing my new feature ‘Roulette City’, here’s something you might find interesting.
In my first ever theatre production, I acted as a Cat in ‘Cat City’ (left Singapore, 2000) and like we all know, I was most recently the Lion in the land of Oz (right Hong Kong, 2008). I would like to think that somehow the Cat has grown to be the Lion. Don’t know exactly what that means, but it’s fun to think that anyway!
Thomas Lim

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Hi,

I’ve just finished performing as the Cowardly Lion in the Broadway Musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Hong Kong. It went from 21-24 August and was produced by the Hong Kong Chorus Society. We performed to a live orchestra conducted by internationally acclaimed conductor Mr. Henry Shek - a great honor for sure. We had a great run and I had lots of fun.
The Lion suit however, did become heavier with time (as I was getting more tired), and sweatier, and quite smelly after awhile. My dressing room began to smell like a real zoo halfway through and well, hopefully it means I’m really getting into character.
It was of course, most comforting to be working with the director and old time friend Jacob Yu, and the cast was wonderful, not to mention the 50 odd kids being a handful. ha. Here are some pictures to show.

Enjoy!
Thomas Lim

getting dressed

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Hi,

Welcome to the new Island Man Pictures blog! I have just finished performing in the Broadway musical ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Hong Kong a week ago (tired!) and am now back in Macau, sweating to shape up the script for ‘Roulette City’ which we will shoot later in October. I shall be posting new entries on this blog website really soon. So keep checking in for more updates on my personal activities and those of my company ‘Island Man Pictures’.

Later!
Thomas Lim (29 Aug 2008)

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