Drama Centre Theatre
ICN 2020 – Nilanka brings folklore storytelling to the fore
Arts
January 26, 2020
ICN 2020 – Nilanka brings folklore storytelling to the fore
ICN Cultural Productions returns in 2020 for the 11th edition of their show — titled Nilanka: A Musical. This year’s production sees them taking on Batak folklore, specifically “Dayang Bandir dan Sandean Raja” from Indonesia’s cultural heritage. In a story revolving around themes of identity and conformity, Nilanka invites audiences to follow the journey of the six characters as they struggle against facing established societal norms while trying to stay true to themselves. As with previous editions, Nilanka is produced solely from the efforts of the Indonesian students of Nanyang Technological University (NTU); overseeing every aspect of the production including…
‘This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls’ Tackles Issues On Sexual Assault And Consent
Theatre
May 15, 2019
‘This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls’ Tackles Issues On Sexual Assault And Consent
Unabashedly bold and brutally honest, Director Tracie Pang and Playwright Ken Kwek present This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls, held at the Drama Centre Theatre till Sunday, 26 May 2019. Provocative and polarizing, Ken Kwek’s original work draws inspiration from the #MeToo movement. Flitting back and forth between storylines, the play follows four different pairs of characters whose lives intertwine and converge with one another at some point during the play: Undergrad Sean (Thomas Pang) and lecturer Amanda (Oon Shu An) embark in a risky relationship; Natasha (Tess Pang), a new hire at a company, and her team leader…