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Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Esplanade’s The Studios 2026: An Interview with Claire Teo and Oon Shu An on seeing, being, and performing ‘MONSTRESS’

What does it mean to truly see another person? Not simply to look at them, but to recognise their struggles, question our assumptions and notice the quiet ways people can slip through the cracks. These are the questions surrounding MONSTRESS, a new work by visually impaired theatre-maker Claire Teo and ART:DIS that examines disability, caregiving and the everyday systems that shape who is heard, believed … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2026: An Interview with Claire Teo and Oon Shu An on seeing, being, and performing ‘MONSTRESS’

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Theatre Review: Year Zero by ART:DIS (SIFA 2026)

Meta-theatrical act of frustration at how difficult diversity and inclusivity is to achieve in reality, and an argument of its impossibility. Over the years, disability arts in Singapore has grown immensely, moving beyond perceptions of charity or pity, and towards recognition of disabled artists as professionals in their own right: practitioners with formal training, artistic rigour and distinct creative voices. At the forefront of this … Continue reading Theatre Review: Year Zero by ART:DIS (SIFA 2026)

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Arts, Review, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Invisible by ART:DIS & The Necessary Stage

Unexpectedly tender production offers an accessible, educational glimpse at hidden disabilities. As much as Singapore has made visible efforts to dispel myths around disability and create space for greater awareness, the hard truth is that many persons with disabilities (PwDs) still feel out of place in a world designed primarily for the non-disabled. Being labelled ‘disabled’ often comes with the fear of being perceived as … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Invisible by ART:DIS & The Necessary Stage

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