Romei is drawn from "Romei Karah" in Mizo language from North-East India. It is a term that means lingering between the fog. Romei explores the act of repeating, reforming and restarting life. This show is multilingual and intercultural. Directed by Rhian Hew, a theatre maker from Sabah, Malaysia, it features a cast from Macau, India, […]
"What if the reason I don't like capitalism is that I just wanna chill out a bit?" Rhinoceroses or capybaras? Blackpink or something less cling clangy? Two old friends are making a radio play for the internet. This week's episode is about the 'rhinoceritis epidemic' in the 1980s, where rhinoceroses have inexplicably started taking over […]
The New Scripts Garage provides three scripts with considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script Circle or One-on-One Dramaturgy Sessions with our Writer in Residence. The first six eligible scripts received during the Open Call Submissions period will be handed over to the team of readers, made up of directors, playwrights, and […]
Engaging Dramaturgs in the Devising Process is a 5-session course for artists with a practice in creating devised work for the stage and who are curious to explore and mobilise the dramaturg as a resource. The course aims to build the devising artist’s understanding of the functions and uses of dramaturgs and to provide the artist […]
The New Scripts Garage is a regular offer of dramaturgical support for new scripts, convened every other month, with low barriers to entry. On a regular basis, we open our inboxes for script submissions from playwrights seeking dramaturgical support for their work. For the November 2023 cycle, we are collaborating with Teater Ekamatra to offer a […]
As part of Singapore Art Week 2024, the Singapore Art Museum and Centre 42 are commissioning and producing a collection of original audio plays written in response to the geographical area of Tanjong Pagar/Pasir Panjang where the museum currently resides. This is an invitation for two writers to respond through audio drama to this fascinating […]
An Introduction to the Dramaturg’s Work is a 4-session foundational course that will provide an introduction and grounding for performing arts practitioners who are curious about or want an insight into the dramaturg’s work. Conducted fully online by Dr Robin Loon, this course aims to equip participants with an understanding of and familiarisation with: the brief […]
After a joyous pilot run of the 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘄𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, we are thrilled to now invite applications for the next edition commencing May 2024! This 2-year residency programme is for up to 4 early-career playwrights who are serious about focusing on their creative development, and who could benefit from the rigour and challenge of […]
The New Scripts Garage is an offer of dramaturgical support for new scripts, with low barriers to entry. On a regular basis, we open our inboxes for script submissions from playwrights seeking dramaturgical support for their work. The first eight eligible scripts will receive considered dramaturgical support in the form of either a facilitated Script […]
Cor Machina (Heart of the Machine) is an immersive and interactive experience combining poetry, sound, and light. Part of "Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Interplay" and Centre 42's 10th Anniversary celebrations, this event celebrates the rich histories and communities of Waterloo Street. Waterloo Street represents Singapore's diverse heritage, and Cor Machina explores the connections between communities and the arts, […]
