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Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

At the start of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage, everything looks reasonable. Veronica has prepared food. Michael has arranged the living room. Annette arrives determined to be gracious. Alan, distracted by his phone, still shows up. Four adults sit down to discuss their sons’ playground conflict calmly, civilly, like responsible people should. That the evening collapses into chaos feels less like a shock than a … Continue reading Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

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Preview:《杀戮之神》God of Carnage by Nine Years Theatre

This March, one of the sharpest, funniest dissections of modern adulthood comes to Singapore as Nine Years Theatre (NYT) stages God of Carnage, Yasmina Reza’s internationally celebrated dark comedy. Running from 20 to 29 March 2026 at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Funan, the production promises an evening that begins politely, and ends gloriously unhinged. If NYT’s sold-out run of Twelve Angry Men proved … Continue reading Preview:《杀戮之神》God of Carnage by Nine Years Theatre

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★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

Nine Years Theatre’s follow-up to last year’s theatre for young audience debut is just as fun, bringing in new friends and issues for both kids and parents to dip into. In theatre, sequels are rare, as audiences often fear being “left behind” if they missed the first instalment, or worry that the magic can’t be sustained across iterations. Fortunately, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) brand new … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

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More Whale: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre, playwright Cherilyn Woo and director Deonn Yang on crafting the Phinny & Wally sequel

Following the heartwarming success of their debut children’s production Phinny & Wally in 2024, Nine Years Theatre (NYT) is diving deeper into the world of Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) with Phinny & Wally: Echoes Of Home, a brand new, standalone sequel running from 22 to 31 August 2025 at the Drama Centre Black Box. Aimed at children aged 5 to 8 and performed in … Continue reading More Whale: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre, playwright Cherilyn Woo and director Deonn Yang on crafting the Phinny & Wally sequel

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★★★★☆ Review: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

Serving up family feuds, tantalising drama and the ever-present question of legacy and the future in Nine Years Theatre’s homage to Singaporean food culture. In Home Kitchen, Nine Years Theatre (NYT) serves up a lovingly prepared, emotionally resonant, and at times unexpectedly layered dish that speaks directly to the heart of any Singaporean. Commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) as part of their … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

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Nine Years Theatre’s Home Kitchen: An Interview with director Nelson Chia, and leads Rei Poh and Joel Tan

For any Singaporean, food is always a topic that’s on the tip of our tongues, whether it’s deciding what to eat for dinner, debating which tze char restaurant reigns supreme, or the hidden gems we so fiercely gatekeep. But for someone actually in the F&B industry, facing rising rental prices and new generations who would rather not take over the family business, the fear that … Continue reading Nine Years Theatre’s Home Kitchen: An Interview with director Nelson Chia, and leads Rei Poh and Joel Tan

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Preview: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

Commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), Nine Years Theatre (NYT) proudly presents brand new original Mandarin play Home Kitchen as part of Cultural Extravaganza 2025. Set to run on 10, 11, 17 and 18 May 2025 at SCCC Auditorium, this production brings to life a uniquely Singaporean story set in a Teochew restaurant. Written and directed by Nelson Chia, Home Kitchen follows the … Continue reading Preview: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

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See You, Anniversary: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre’s Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on restaging their hit show and the importance of celebrating milestones

How do we measure the years in our lives? Following a sold-out run of 13 shows in 2022, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) hit original show See You, Anniversary returns to the stage in 2025, once again inviting audiences to immerse themselves in this heartwarming and thought-provoking production.Ranking among the best new shows of 2022, See You, Anniversary follows the love story of a couple who … Continue reading See You, Anniversary: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre’s Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on restaging their hit show and the importance of celebrating milestones

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Preview: See You, Anniversary (2025) by Nine Years Theatre

Following a sold-out run of 13 shows in 2022, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) hit show See You, Anniversary returns to the stage in 2025, once again inviting audiences to immerse themselves in this heartwarming and thought-provoking production. With a five star review from us back when we watched it in 2022, ranking among the best new shows of the year, See You, Anniversary follows the … Continue reading Preview: See You, Anniversary (2025) by Nine Years Theatre

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★★★★☆ Review: Phinny & Wally by Nine Years Theatre

Nine Years Theatre’s foray into children’s theatre tugs at the heartstrings and covers a sea of themes. In the world of children’s theatre, a show often has to go beyond pure entertainment, to also include teachable moments and life lessons for its young audiences to take away. The quality of a children’s show then hinges on the execution of several core tenets, including the level … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Phinny & Wally by Nine Years Theatre

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