Tan Rui Shan is a dynamic and multi-talented actress, dancer, choreographer, and theater-maker who has been captivating audiences with her immense talent since graduating from LASALLE College of the Arts’ Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Musical Theater, with First Class Honours and the Future Leader Scholarship award in 2017.
Rui Shan’s impressive portfolio includes a range of noteworthy productions, but she is perhaps best known for her outstanding performance as Mrs Lee Kuan Yew in Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions, directed by Goh Boon Teck. She has also starred in several other highly acclaimed theater productions, such as The Amazing Celestial Race 2022 by Wild Rice, directed by Glenn Goei, Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress by Singapore Repertory Theatre, directed by Steven Dexter, 12 Going on 13 by Gateway Arts, directed by Ian Loy, and La Mariposa Borracha by Creative Inspirit, directed by Alvin Chiam.
In addition to her successful acting career, Rui Shan has also made a name for herself as a highly skilled and accomplished choreographer. Her exceptional talent has been featured in numerous productions, including The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Singapore Repertory Theatre under the direction of Daniel Jenkins, and Behind the Wall by Gateway Arts, helmed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall. Rui Shan’s work has even gained international recognition, having choreographed the Pinkfong and Babyshark Musical in Brunei, produced by MCC International.
In addition to her individual pursuits, Rui Shan is a co-founder of Bitesize Theatre Productions, a young and exciting theater collective. This May 2023, Bitesize Theatre Productions will be staging a new musical titled “The Monster in the Mirror Musical” in collaboration with Gateway Arts.
Rui Shan’s abundant and varied talents have placed her in the ranks of the rising stars of theater and performance. She is known for her tireless drive to push the boundaries of her craft and leave a lasting impact on both the industry and the realm of education.
