Paperback; 284 pages
9810097492
1997
English
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Synopsis

In this rare book, The Necessary Stage has compiled a stimulating collection of essays and discussions that survey aspects of 10 years of Singapore theatre. From a detailed pre-1985 history of the English language theatre in Singapore, to arts education, community theatre and playwriting; from an engagement with the methodology and collaborative practice of The Necessary Stage to a candid interview with premier Singapore dramatist, Kuo Pao Kun, 9 Lives: 10 Years of Singapore Theatre will engage, inform and illuminate even the casual theatre-goer. The Necessary Stage is one of Singapore's most established and respected theatre companies.

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contents

Singapore English Drama: A Historical Overview 1958-1985
Playwright's Voice: a forum of Playwriting
The Local and the Universal in Theatre
by
David Britton
The Challenge and Scope of Arts Education in Civic Society
Arts Education in Civic Society: a forum on the Role of Arts Education in Singapore
Around the Bull's Eye: 'Feminist Theatre' in Singapore
Between Two Worlds: a conversation with Kuo Pao Kun
Malay Theatre in Translation: a discussion with Roslan Badron and Rafaat Hamzah
Chinese Theatre: a roundtable discussion with Lim Jen Erh and Lim Hai Yen
Looking Ahead: a forum on Singapore Theatre in the Next 10 Years
Collaboration in the Work of The Necessary Stage
What Art Makes Possible: Remembering Forum Theatre
Imaginary Front: The Necessary Stage and the Problems of Representation
Keeping the Babies in the Microwave: The Necessary Stage's Role in Separating Minority Issues from Urban Myth
Notes on Proscriptions and Manners
Pillars of Postmodernity
A Necessary Practice