What was the first play to be staged in modern Singapore? When did the concept of ‘Singaporean theatre’ come into being? What kinds of plays were written ten, or thirty, or fifty years ago, and how different were they from what we see on stage now? A Brief History of Singapore Theatre, a presentation by Centre 42’s Documentation Executive Adelyn Tan, explores the answers to these questions and more, through an overview of the way our theatre scene has evolved from the pre-colonial era all the way up to present day. Find out more about the productions, people, and processes that make up our rich theatrical history!
Facilitator bio:
Adelyn Tan
Adelyn is an archivist, a writer, and an enthusiast of all things arts, culture, and heritage related. She graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2020 with a BA (Hons) in Arts Management. She has been involved in Centre 42’s work in various capacities since 2019, most recently serving as Documentation Executive from 2023 to present. She was previously a Visitor Service Officer at the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore and Project Coordinator (T:>Archive) at T:>Works. Her key interests are theatre, film, literature, history, and linguistics.
Theatre360 by SRT's Centre for Creative Learning, is an initiative designed to demonstrate to Singapore's youth that theatre can be a viable and lucrative career. This November, dive into an action-packed festival offering a 360-degree industry experience through engaging panel discussions, captivating performances, and hands-on workshops led by seasoned professionals, industry organizations, and emerging artists.
TICKETING
Theatre360 follows a strict no refund or cancellation policy.
If a participant is unable to make it for any reason, tickets are transferable to another person.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Verification checks will be carried out at the theatre.
Latecomers (for performers, workshops and panel discussions) will only be admitted at suitable breaks, if any.
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INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
SRT and our collaborators aim to provide an excellent experience and service for all attendees who may require additional support to access our venue and enjoy our events during Theatre360.
The term “Access” refers to the ability to access any service and therefore highlights the adjustments made to support an individual’s journey to SRT, our venues and performances.
We are committed to developing and improving access through a programme of assisted performances, workshops and through our leadership position supporting the Access Arts Hub.
If you have an Access enquiry, please contact us at 6733 8166 from 11am – 7pm, Monday to Friday or direct your questions to the team at [email protected].
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