If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be?

Adapted from Hirokazu Koreeda’s acclaimed film of the same name, this December, get ready for Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company (TYC) as they present Jack Thorne’s After Life at the Drama Centre Black Box.

After Life takes us into a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death, where a diverse group of newly deceased strangers grapple with an extraordinary choice: selecting their most cherished memory to carry with them for eternity. Guided by enigmatic officials, the characters in After Life embark on a soul-searching journey through their past lives to choose their forever memory.

“The production of After Life is a testament to our commitment to providing a platform for youth to showcase their creative brilliance,” says Charlotte Nors, Managing Director of SRT. “It’s not just a performance; it’s an opportunity for budding talents to learn, experiment, and connect with like-minded individuals. We believe that each seat in the audience contributes to the vibrant tapestry of artistic expression and growth among our talented youth, contributing to a shared experience that resonates beyond the stage.”

“It was this self-reflection, the need to contemplate the meaning and value of our lives, to reflect on the choices we have made, and the memories that we hold dear, that really appealed,” says director Daniel Jenkins, who also trained this batch of TYC graduands. “In our fast-paced and often fragmented modern world, we rarely take the time to pause and examine the moments that have made us happy. After Life encourages us to do that. Plus, it’s a wonderfully written, beautifully theatrical script which challenges our cast of young Singaporean actors.”

“Audiences can expect an exciting story filled with theatricality. A play which will make them think about their lives, their memories, their loved ones, all wrapped up with a little bit of magic.”

With grace, sensitivity, and humour, exploring themes of love, regret and hopefulness, After Life is a celebration of theatre, and a moving meditation on the way we view our lives, and what it means to live, to die, and the memories we make along the way. Don’t miss this chance to see a new batch of TYC actors in action onstage, and perhaps even get a little closer to finding the meaning of life along the way.

After Life plays from 7th to 10th December 2023 at the Drama Centre Black Box. Tickets available here