Berry Chocolate Brazilian Wax
A delicious smelling wax, specially formulated with titanium dioxide, that’s gentle on your skin but removes even the most stubborn hair effectively. The recipe also nourishes skin, leaving it soft and smooth. $55 at Strip Co-Ed.

Choc De-Ager
Brace yourself for a four-step pampering treatment: the thermal gommage polish, the chocolatier’s massage, a chocolate fondue wrap and a luxurious BodyLift rub. The idea is that chocolate’s high levels of phenolic compounds will hydrate and sooth the skin, providing anti-ageing benefits. $355 for two and a half hours at Estheva.

Chocolate-Latte Hand and Foot Treatment
This rich and creamy cocoa-scented concoction leaves your hands and feet well moisturized. Plus, the formula uses only all-natural ingredients. $35 for hands, $55 for feet at Serendipity.

Chocolate Retreat
Detox your skin, first with a chocolate body scrub to remove dead skin cells, then a collagen body massage to improve skin suppleness and finally, a chocolate cocoon body-wrap to ensure complete absorption of the applied vitamins and minerals. $128 for an introductory one and a half hour session (usual $385) at Phillip Wain.

Oxy-Chocolate Facial
Pure Swiss chocolate—rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals—is combined with oxygen to make a mask which improves the skin’s collagen and elasticity; this regimen is made for treating skin conditions caused by hormonal imbalances. $88 for a one and a half hour treatment from Symphonie.

Artichoke Café + Bar

Set in a church that was used by the Baba community in the late 1800s, this bar and restaurant offers Australian beers like Cascade, Redback and Pipsqueak (from $11.50), plus a range of Australian and Argentinean wines (from $9.50/glass, $49.50/bottle). It’s an ideal spot for a laidback tipple after work, complemented by a modern mix of Turkish, Spanish and Moroccan food.

The White Rabbit

This airy, beautifully refurbished spot is housed in the former chapel for the colonial British garrison and outfitted with wrought-iron grills, stained-glass windows and sage-green banquettes. Located at the back is their bar area called The Rabbit Hole, where you can kick back and sip cocktails (from $14) like black forest mojitos ($14) in lush surrounds. If you’re up for a little dancing, they even have special DJ nights on the weekends.

The Auld Alliance

Located in a 19th-century convent and chapel compound, this whisky specialist with dark timber and distinguished leather couches claims to have Southeast Asia’s largest collection of whiskies (and we believe them), comprising over 1,000 varieties with options from Scotland, as well as Japan, the US and Ireland with prices starting at $14 for a 40ml-dram; alternatively, flights of four to five 20ml-pours are $30-40.

How familiar are you with the classic tale?
Julie Wee: Pretty familiar. I studied it for “O” Levels and remember reciting the lines out loud. I’ve been rereading my secondary school copy of the play, which is full of colorful notes—I wonder how my 16-year-old self came up with all those interpretations of the text!

How do you get into character?
Hansel Tan: The most awkward thing so far has been growing my hair out, at director Ivan Heng’s request. I hate long hair but for the past two months, I’ve refrained from any trimming or touch-ups. I look like the bastard son of a mop and Justin Bieber.

Any parallels between your love life and that of the characters? 
JW: I hope not! Well, I am loyal like Juliet, that’s for sure. Once I’ve committed to you, I’m yours.
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done for someone? 
HT: I arranged a sleep-in at a friend’s house for my date. We sat on the couch and watched the documentary Grey Gardens. I even bought a bottle of wine. I was a hipster in my youth.

What do you think of the local theater scene?
HT: The local scene supports tiny gem-like pieces with reflective power that outstrips any Broadway cash-machine. Local theater has the capacity to intimately affect the Singaporean heart. It helps keep us together.

Romeo and Juliet runs from April 12-28 at The Drama Centre, National Library.

What unique challenges does comic theater present?
People generally feel that “serious” theater or drama is harder than comedy. I disagree. For comedy to work well, you have to care about the characters and make them believable. Not only does the performance have to be real and honest, the actors also have to have an external ear, “listening” to the audience and how they are reacting.

Do you anticipate having to do anything different for a foreign audience?
Apart from speaking clearly, I don’t think so. I think the humor in Out of Order is universal. Men, especially men with power like politicians, have behaved badly throughout history. And the absurdity of male infidelity has been a subject of comedy and drama going back for centuries.

Britain has a long-standing tradition of political comedy. Where do you think that stems from?
The British love to pop the balloon of pomposity and self-importance. The tradition is that nobody gets too big for their boots. If they do, anyone has license to prick their bubble!

Why are politicians often portrayed as incompetent and liable to be brought down by their libido?
I don’t think it’s just politicians, many people are brought down by their libido. We hear about politicians and media personalities more often because they are the ones talked about.

What’s the current state of theater in the UK?
London theater is really good at the moment. We had a phase where it was dominated by large musicals, but now there’s variety on offer—from classic revivals to new writing.

Out of Order is on April 12-15 at Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel.