Wang Liansheng

Liansheng is a lawyer and playwright. 

He graduated from the National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law and is currently a Partner at Bih Li & Lee LLP. His area of practice is general litigation, with a focus on private client matters, corporate advisory and commercial litigation. 

As a playwright, Liansheng has presented commissioned works with the Singapore Arts Festival, NUS Arts Festival, Institute of Technical Education and the Esplanade Studios RAW season. Liansheng was also a graduate of Centre 42’s Dramaturgy Apprenticeship Programme. Liansheng’s foray into the professional scene began with working with The Theatre Practice in 2005 as a crew, and it has been an incredible journey since. 

A firm believer in the intangible value of art-making, Liansheng routinely advises arts practitioners and freelancers on a pro bono basis and strives to make art-making more equitable for all. 

As a playwright, Liansheng writes to explore the questions he has about the individual and the world. His works are character-driven, and feature lyrical texts amidst realistic dialogue. Effectively bilingual, Liansheng works with different language mediums and cultures in the works he writes. 

Last Updated: November 2023 


PARTICIPATION IN C42


WORKS DOCUMENTED IN THE ARCHIVE

Staged: 28 August 2020
Artist

Staged: 1 May 2017
Dramaturg

Staged: 29 April 2017
Dramaturg

Staged: 3 October 2016
Playwright

Staged: 16 July 2015
Surtitle Translator

Staged: 27 March 2015
Surtitle Translator

Staged: 28 March 2014
Assistant Director

Staged: 23 October 2013
Devising Playwright

Staged: 22 March 2013
Surtitle Translator