The eve of an election. A politician, a musician, an activist, an academic, and a therapist reunite after several years. As the five friends catch up on the different paths their lives have taken, they realise their rose-tinted memories might be the only thing holding them together. With secrets unravelling, old conflicts reawakening, and a […]
“We Are Like This Only 3” is back to explore the real and perceived impressions that Singaporeans, particularly the Chinese, have of the ‘New Indians” in our community and vice versa. The comical play takes on a number of racist and xenophobic peeves that have been amplified on social media, wrestling with real and anecdotal […]
What can a bunch of talkative rice cookers tell us about the past twenty years of Korean history? One day when his electric rice cooker informed him that his meal was ready, Jaha Koo experienced a deep sense of isolation. ‘Golibmuwon’ (고립무원) is an untranslatable Korean word expressing the feeling of helpless isolation that characterises […]
Date: 2 June Friday & 3 June Saturday Time: 8pm Duration: 1h, no intermission Venue: Drama Centre Black Box Tickets: $38 Performed in Thai with English surtitles Traditional Thai music and contemporary dance practice intertwine to examine the body as a political site and the sociopolitical power of dance. Stuck in the state-enforced past and […]
Love is an act of courage. When Bruce and Sue meet four weeks after an uncharacteristic one-night-stand in Singapore, Sue has this to say to him: “one, I had a great time with you that night” and “two, let's never see each other again”. Thus begins a 500 mile journey well beyond the confines of […]
The Chair A dead story told in 7 chapters An unspeakable tragedy has struck a quiet small town. To restore order, justice, and inner peace, the law compels the victims to get their hands dirty - but who will be held accountable? Performed by the ITI graduating cohort of 2023, The Chair is an original […]
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 […]
Venu Nadam: A Symphonic Confluence Concert Overview: The acclaimed Venu Nadam series proudly reintroduces the Vamshika Quintet, Singapore’s pioneering Indian bamboo flute ensemble. Delve into seven original compositions, a melange of intercultural musical nuances, crafted by the globally revered flautist and composer, Vidwan Amith Nadig, and conducted by Dr. Ghanavenothan Retnam. Prior to the concert, […]
Harry and Mary live alone with their cat. Their son and granddaughter visit occasionally, coming and going, their lives shifting further from the family home. As Mary’s primary caregiver, Harry has shouldered his responsibilities with cheerfulness and optimism, but when his health reaches a critical point - he finds himself struggling. Can he still choose […]
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, why would anyone want to work in oil and gas? Having secured interviews with several employees of the petrochemical industry, this is the question a determined young writer expects to answer. Instead, Sue Rozario finds herself uncovering a troubling web of connections between the oil and gas industry, Singapore’s […]
