Synopsis: Three aunties get into an argument when an inspector discovers mosquitoes breeding in a pool of water. Who's the culprit? Facilitator: Irene Ong Cast: Susan Phua, Eleanor Song, Daisy Yeo, Padma Sagaram Project Serial Number: 201304 All works are copyrighted to The Necessary Stage.…
Synopsis: Award-winning actress Siti Khalijah Zainal takes centre-stage in this brand new one-woman show specially created for her by Alvin Tan and Haresh Sharma. 'Best Of' looks at issues of the day through collective stories and personal reflection. Director: Alvin Tan Playwright: Haresh…
Synopsis: 'October' takes a look at the lives of a group of elderly people, all living in a small neighbourhood that is undergoing upgrading. Into this scenario comes a young and ambitious property agent looking for prospective sellers. As their paths cross, they each find new sources of strength…
Synopsis: How do we connect with one another whilst acknowledging and appreciating our differences? A woman who is a victim of a social scandal proves her fidelity by passing a test. Yet, her society does not believe her. She is exiled by her husband who is dedicated to serving his people and so has…
Synopsis: How do we connect with one another whilst acknowledging and appreciating our differences? A woman who is a victim of a social scandal proves her fidelity by passing a test. Yet, her society does not believe her. She is exiled by her husband who is dedicated to serving his people and so has…
Synopsis: 'Write Your Name Across The Sky' is a Theatre Fro Seniors' showcase of works-in-progress created during a 10-session theatre workshop led by Najib Soiman. Fifteen Senios worked with Najib Soiman, Saedah Samat-Alkaff, Wang Liansheng, Benjamin Ho and Theresa Tan, to create short…
Synopsis: Examine contemporary Singapore with The Necessary Stage as the company revisits historical characters, merges fact and fiction, and then have them interact in real and imagined events. Looking at the themes of migration, harmony and identity, 'Singapore' probes deeply into a country's…
Synopsis: After two successful presentations, The Necessary Stage's Theatre for Seniors is back with 'Encore III: Family Knots'. Featuring a series of short plays mostly conceived by the participants, 'Encore III: Family Knots' depicts different aspects of family life and the…
Synopsis: A foreign journalist is taken to task after writing some objectionable articles. A university exchange student tries to organise a forum on campus and encounters obstacles. The lives of these unlikely individuals meet and intertwine in The Necessary Stage's latest production. Characters…
Synopsis: 'Those Who Can't, Teach' is a classic of the Necessary Stage, first staged in 1990 as part of the Opening of The Substation. 20 years later, the original creative team of Director Alvin Tan and playwright Haresh Sharma will revisit, revive and revamp the play into a contemporary…
Synopsis: A man stabs an MP at a Meet the People Session. But this is not their story. It is the story of the man's girlfriend, an Indonesian maid who wants to get married and become a Singapore citizen. It is the story of the MP's wife, who tries to cope with her husband's injury and…
Synopsis: Today we're talking about change. Some people may think that change can be good or bad. We believe that we have it in us to change for the better. We would like to distinguish between right and wrong behaviours. Basic values must be upheld and must stand as the cornerstone of any modern…
