Thomas Lim is a writer, director, and arts educator based in Singapore. His works span across genres and languages, including plays, musicals, exhibitions, and short films that have been performed in Teochew, Mandarin, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, English, and Pig Latin. He made his professional debut as a playwright and director with Grandmother Tongue, a semi- autobiographical tribute to his Teochew-speaking grandmother. Subsequent writing credits include Supervision, Straight Acting, and National Day Charade. Thomas also makes theatre for families, such as musical pantomimes like Peter Pan in Serangoon Gardens, Pinocchio, and plays for young audiences like Red Riding Hood and There’s a Dinosaur in the Concert Hall.
Besides his work as a writer and director, education is a major part of his artistic practice. He enjoys teaching and collaborating with students and young people. He is the Co-Programme Director of the Singapore Youth Theatre and teaches playwriting in secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
Last Updated: March 2026