Pangdemonium’s 2026 season is a powerful celebration of storytelling in all its forms, from a reimagined classic to a razor-sharp political satire and a musical that reminds us of the best in humanity. The line-up features the world premiere of Force Majeure by Stephanie Street, the Singapore premiere of Sam Holcroft’s A Mirror, and the Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, three productions that promise to move, challenge, and inspire audiences.

Described by Artistic Directors Adrian and Tracie Pang as “a series of ass-kicking adventures in theatre,” the Season reflects how global crises and personal reckonings shape who we are in both good and bad ways, reassess priorities, and discover what it does to our soul. The theme, “You Are Here… on the edge of the world… in between there and here,” — a lyric from Come From Away, captures the spirit of the 2026 Season: stories that walk the tightrope between safety and chaos, truth and illusion, us and them.

For Tracie Pang, returning to direct three consecutive shows (including Kimberly Akimbo) feels both daunting and invigorating. “At an age where doing three shows in a row is quite exhausting, because you’re never off,” she says. “Taking some time to get outside of Singapore gives me space to prep and think about the shows that I’m going to do.” That break, she adds, has made her “feel more prepared and more excited to jump into the work.”

The 2026 season, she explains, will test her in new and very different ways. “These first two pieces are really big challenges for me because both of them go in very different directions, and they’re going to challenge me in new ways.” Beyond the creative stretch, she’s candid about the realities of today’s theatre landscape: “Getting people back into the theatre, you have to work so much harder these days. The post-pandemic comeback has died, and people’s social habits have changed.” Still, she remains hopeful. “Sales have been up and down, but we’re working hard to get the word out and get people willing to put hard-earned cash into live theatre again.”

Force Majeure

Opening the season is the World Premiere of Force Majeure, a modern reimagining of Chekhov’s Three Sisters written by Stephanie Street (Dragonflies). Three sisters. Treading water, dreaming of another life. Their brother. His own dreams drowned by life’s realities. Friends visit their home, giving them cause for celebration. Lovers come into their lives, offering them the promise of passion. Strangers enter their world, bringing with them the dawn of new dreams.

“It’s an adaptation set in Southeast Asia in an unnamed location,” Tracie says. “We’ve actually been working on it for a couple of years, and this year has been the one where we’ve really sat down and focused on the writing and development.”

The play focuses on a family of artists displaced by circumstance. “Our focus has really been on what happens when art is removed from your life,” Tracie explains. “What does art do to a soul, to an artist’s soul? This becomes a family of artists who have left a place where artists were not welcome and have now come back to a place that’s reopening those doors.”

For Tracie, Force Majeure also represents a shift in her own artistic process. “It’s a very exciting piece. I’m trying to look at it with a whole new view, how I direct it, how I create these characters together as one.”

Force Majeure plays from 6th to 15th March 2026 at Victoria Theatre.

A Mirror

Next up is A Mirror by Sam Holcroft, a play that Tracie describes as “clever, intriguing, and full of layers.” In an unnamed totalitarian state, a secret theatre production is being staged under the guise of a wedding. Gradually, fact and fiction begin to blur, it becomes unclear who or what to trust, and not a single person is safe – not even the wedding guests.

Tracie recalls discovering it with her husband and co-artistic director Adrian Pang when it premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London, and this production marks the first time it will be staged after that premiere. “We both sat there and went, ‘Oh my god, that’s a Pangdemonium show.’ It had elements of The Pillowman to it, and yet it really has something to say about society and control.”

The play’s structure, she notes, is both a joy and a challenge. “It’s a play within a play within a play, so that is a real challenge.” Tracie has chosen to stage A Mirror at the Esplanade Waterfront Theatre to heighten its immersive quality. “I wanted A Mirror not to be in a proscenium. The conceit is the audience are coming to a wedding. I want to create that dynamic space.”

A Mirror plays from 26th June to 12th July 2026 at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre.

Come From Away

Closing the season is the Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, directed by Pangdemonium associate director Timothy Koh, in his first foray into musical theatre.

25 years ago on 9/11, a tragedy led to a miracle On the morning of September 11, 2001, the people of the little town of Gander, Canada, wake up to the horrifying news of the terrorist attacks taking place in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The attacks result in the closure of US airspace, diverting 38 international aircraft to Gander International Airport. The Gander townsfolk spring to action to house, feed, clothe, comfort and provide a home away from home for the nearly 7,000 terrified passengers, along with 19 animals in cargo.

Tracie has long admired the show’s sense of joy and humanity. “The element of Come From Away for me is the last five minutes. When the show ends, there’s this party in the room. The band starts playing and everybody starts celebrating.” Coincidentally, the Singapore production will preview on 11 September, marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “It just so happens to be the 25th anniversary, which wasn’t planned. Everything just fell into place.”

Timothy Koh shares, “Come From Away celebrates humanity. It showcases kindness and compassion in the very worst of times. It’s uplifting, heartwarming, and deeply moving. As my first musical, I’ll be working with a larger team and cast than ever before, and I’m honoured to bring this story to life for Singapore audiences. My hope is that people leave the theatre believing in the inherent goodness of humankind through this life-affirming musical.”

Adrian Pang adds, “Theatre has always been our way of holding a mirror to humanity, and Pangdemonium’s work has always explored the complexities of our world. Our 2026 Season continues that mission but also pushes us to keep evolving. As we create new works and reimagine familiar stories in fresher, bolder ways, we want to challenge ourselves and our audiences to question which side we stand on: between compassion and apathy, truth and blind faith, self and communi

Come From Away plays from 11th to 27th September 2026 at the Victoria Theatre.

“It’s a very exciting season,” Tracie says. “We’re pretty much back to back, we close one show and we’ve got two weeks to start rehearsals on the next. It’s very tight, but it’s also very exciting.”

Looking ahead, she hopes audiences will rediscover the joy of live performance and take advantage of new ways to access the arts. “Audiences can use their Culture Pass for a season pass, and honestly, what a steal,” she says. “We hope the season pass sells out fast. It’s been a while since we’ve seen that happen.”

With three bold, heartfelt productions, Pangdemonium’s 2026 season continues the company’s mission to tell stories that speak to the world we live in, stories of resilience, truth, and the enduring power of human connection.

More information on Pangdemonium’s 2026 season and Season Pass available here SG Culture Pass credits can be used to purchase the Season Pass.

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