Talks & Interviews

Playwriting in Singapore

Updated on: 19 May 2022

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Description

The Necessary Stage hosts a series of forums with the aim of discussing issues pertinent to artists and their craft. These forums were recorded and documented in 9 Lives: 10 Years of Singapore Theatre.

Over the past five years, there have been more opportunities for playwrights in Singapore - with playwriting workshops, writer's laboratories, commissions and playwriting competitions. However, with the growth of commercial theatre, film and tele-drama in Singapore there is a perception that playwriting is facing a certain crisis.

Panelists offered their personal responses to the following:
- What drives a playwright to write
- Can playwrights exist by just writing for the theatre
- Will film, TV and growing commercialisation lead to the demise of the Singapore playwright

The video recording is available upon request.

CREDITS

Chair
T. Sasitharan
Panellist
Robert Yeo
Eleanor Wong
Elangovan
Ovidia Yu
Haresh Sharma
Kuo Pao Kun
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Project Serial Number: TK199604

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