A classic boy-meets-girl story in modern day Singapore. Or is it? Without Reason explores the challenges of an inter-racial relationship where a Chinese girl and a Malay boy struggle to overcome cultural differences, reconcile religious beliefs, and manage the expectations of friends and family. This coming-of-age story takes you on an unforgettable quest for love and the search for identity.
M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017 presented by ArtsWok Collaborative, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Originally written and devised under the mentorship of Buds Youth Theatre programme2014, and received further developmental support from Centre 42.
Directed by: Adib Kosnan
Scenic Design by: Hydhir Ramli
Lighting Design by: Fiona Lim
Performed by:
Cheryl Tan
Hafidz Abdul Rahman
Noor Effendy Ibrahim
Dalifah Shahril
Fadhil Daud
Rei Poh
Tan Wan Sze
Shermin Ong
Jelaine Ng Sha-Men
Jaisilan Sathiasilan
Izzul Irfan
(Source: Sim Yan Ying Website)