The culmination of Playwrights’ Cove 2022 will see the participants present their newly developed works as live presentations of readings from 2 to 6 November 2022. Each playwright will have their play directed by veteran and emerging Singapore directors, and read by various actors from the industry. Each performance slot will feature up to two plays presented to […]
For Faith (Hossan Leong) and Hope (Kumar), the New Year is just another day. But when an old friend shows up suddenly, their lives are turned upside down. They find themselves embroiled with spies, childhood trauma and GENDER PRONOUNS. It's been almost 20 years since the gang met up. Will they be able to let […]
Being a woman is tough. Being an Indian woman is even tougher. We must be independent, but not too independent that we tarnish the family name. We must be strong enough to withstand the constant scrutiny that our bodies, minds and personalities are subject to. We’re too dark, too short, too thin, too educated, too […]
The Necessary Stage presents Hi, Can You Hear Me? —————————— Utama, a mysterious Tiger, runs a bar in limbo that seems to attract an odd mix of patrons. Guan Yin's life keeps ending prematurely and she seems eternally subscribed to this tragic loop of death and rebirth. Shimizu's memory is failing him as he grapples […]
THE NECESSARY STAGE PRESENTS WHITE, ALL WHITE How white all the walls are. Even after all these years. White, All White offers a glimpse into the quiet lives of a family of women across three generations. As they grapple with their individual struggles, dreams and desires whilst living under the same leaky roof, […]
OPEN CALL FOR SINGAPORE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026 Be part of Singapore Fringe Festival 2026! In our increasingly connected, complex and often conflicted world, the Fringe seeks to present meaningful, socially engaged and provocative art to encourage civil and open dialogue and collaboration. Through our programming, we hope to collectively dream and create a more inclusive […]
Description of Workshop: Led by Artistic Director Alvin Tan, and assisted by Associate Artist A Yagnya, the From Forum Theatre to Devising Theatre will see 20 emerging theatre-makers undergo an intensive training programme that journeys from the creative techniques of forum theatre to TNS’ unique devising methodology Selected participants will have the opportunity to learn […]
