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7 - 10 Dec 2023 | Drama Centre Black Box - National Library
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If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be?
Adapted from Hirokazu Koreeda's acclaimed film, After Life takes us into a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death, where a diverse group of newly deceased strangers grapple with an extraordinary choice: selecting their most cherished memory to carry with them for eternity.
Guided by enigmatic officials, these characters embark on a soul-searching journey through their past lives to choose their forever memory. With grace, sensitivity, and humour, exploring themes of love, regret and hopefulness, After Life is a celebration of theatre, and a moving meditation on the way we view our lives, and what it means to live, to die, and the memories we make along the way.
By arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
"A compelling vision of eternity" – The Times
"A great idea, charmingly done... its best parts are pure theatre" – The Guardian
"Miraculous... an absolutely superb play... I was incredibly moved by it... a properly transcendent piece of theatre" – TimeOut
For group and school bookings, please contact Zach at 6221 5585 or zach@srt.com.sg.
Saturday, 9 Dec, 4PM
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Audio Described (AD): An Audio Described performance is for patrons who are Blind or Vision Impaired, who require the theatre performance to be described live by a trained Audio Describer. The performance is verbally described and transmitted to the audience members through their own mobile phone device with earphones. |
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Creative Captioned (CC): Creative Captioned (CC) performances are designed to cater to patrons who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing. In a CC performance, there will be text projected on or near the stage that transcribes all auditory elements of the show into written English (speech, music, sound cues, etc). Trained captioners will operate their captions live. Colour contrast, placement, and size of the caption text will be considered throughout the process. Advised by our patrons and Venue team, seating for audience members will be allocated to provide an optimal view of the captions during the performance, and the stage itself. |
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Relaxed Performance (RP):
A Relaxed Performance (RP) is designed to allow patrons a more ‘relaxed’ theatre environment. Patrons who may benefit from this performance include those on the Autistic spectrum, living with Dementia and patrons with diverse learning and communication needs. |
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Singapore Sign Language Interpreted Performance (SgSL):
Sign Language Interpreted performances are designed to cater to patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. In a signed performance, there will be a trained interpreter who will be placed in a visible position on or near the stage. The interpreter will sign all auditory elements of the show using Singapore Sign Language. Advised by The Singapore Association of the Deaf, seating is allocated for each SgSL performance to provide an optimal view to both the show and the interpreter. |
Assisted listening facilities for people with hearing loss
For patrons that require assisted listening facilities, please bring along a fully charged handphone and (ideally wired) headphones. Our front-of-house will assist you with downloading our hearing enhancement software when you reach the theatre.
Please contact SRT’s Box Office at boxoffice@srt.com.sg or 6733 8166 for more enquiries and/or ticket purchase for the Access Performances and usage of our assisted listening devices.
Rating / Age Limit
Late Seating Advisory
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Additional Information
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Event Date
7 Dec: 7.30pm
8 - 10 Dec: 4pm & 7.30pm
Duration
Approximately 90 mins (no intermission)
Rating
Advisory (Some Mature Content and Coarse Language)
Venue
Drama Centre Black Box - National Library
Ticket Pricing
Standard: $30
Concession tickets: $15
Concession tickets are available for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and companions.
Please contact SRT’s Box Office at boxoffice@srt.com.sg or 6733 8166 for more enquiries and/or ticket purchase at concession rates.
Ticketing T&Cs apply. Find out more here.
Additional Venue Information
Drama Centre Black Box - National Library
100 Victoria Street,
Singapore 188064, Level 5
As an adventurous creative, Afiq (they/them) explores the boundaries of expression through acting, writing and backstage work. Their recent works include acting in Into the Woods (SPTC,2021) and ideating In the HDB (SPTC,2022). Art, for Afiq, is a perpetual love affair with the world.
Instagram: @afiqqfaisal
Aidan Kelly is 17 years old and has been acting since he was 6. He is extremely passionate about theatre and hopes to pursue it as a future career but is currently stuck in the middle of the IB. Aidan enjoys movies, playing the guitar, and is an avid traveller.
Bernadette, a 2023 IBDP SOTA graduate, is dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of theatre. She recently worked with Conundrum Theatre to stage The Evolution Revolution in Singapore and in the Adelaide Fringe. She has also worked with T:>Works to stage her own play, La Façade. She is excited to be part of this amazing ensemble and bring such a thought-provoking piece to life.
Carmen Ines Marchadesch Jaranilla, a Filipino singer/actress, is currently studying at XCL World Academy in Singapore. Her acting journey includes memorable roles in Addams Family, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bring It On, Puffs, and Oliver. She now takes on the role of Molly Aster in Peter and the Starcatcher.
Letitia fell in love with theatre after joining her junior college's drama club, where she first began acting. Spurred by her interest in learning and telling people's stories, she is currently studying Communication Studies at NTU WKWSCI.
After Life will be her professional theatrical debut, and she is honoured to be a part of this production.
Elodie is a storyteller who enjoys vulnerable stories and embodying the very characters that make those stories come to life, such as last year’s TYC production, A Monster Calls.
She is grateful for the knowledge and experiences TYC has imparted to her and is most delighted to be part of After Life.
Instagram: @elodielieu_
When he’s not busy serving the nation, Isaac spends his time reading or involving himself in youth theatre groups. Having been part of Pangdemonium’s Very Youthful Company in 2021, he is thankful to close his time with The Young Company with After Life.
Jasmine has been training with The Young Company and is proud to have been a part of last year's A Monster Calls. She is excited to share the stage once again with her TYC classmates in After Life and cannot wait to share this moving piece of theatre with everyone.
Trying out for his high school’s theatre production, Joshua discovered a love for theatre. So, when The Young Company auditions opened, he decided to give it a shot. Now, currently serving NS as a recruit in the SAF, he continues to pursue his passion for acting during his free time.
Kate is a huge polar bear lover currently taking the IBDP Theatre course. She enjoys performing and hopes to have many more opportunities to be on stage. Outside rehearsals, Kate’s 150+ plushies keep her company. Amongst other things, she adores chemistry, Chip n’ Dale, Eeyore, stars and The Little Prince.
Michaela is an aspiring actor and theatremaker who feels grateful to have trained with The Young Company. Recent projects include acting in SMU StageIt’s Love & Information and People, and directing StageIt’s Boom and SMUKI’s Gelar Budaya musical. She dedicates this performance to her teachers, family, and dearest friends.
Instagram: @voidmich
Natalie Linn Titus is a performer, theatre-maker and a drama educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making (Theatre) from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (in collaboration with University of the Arts London). She looks forward to creating work for young audiences.
Sarah is a writer and actor. She is a two-time winner of T:>Works’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition (Youth Category) and is currently reading English Literature and Theatre Studies in NUS College.
Preedee is an aspiring creative who is still exploring the depths of his artistry. Every once in a while, he’ll emerge from his cave of introspection and relish in the company of his friends, both human and feline. Don't wave at him if he's not wearing glasses.
Wilfred is a graduate from Singapore Polytechnic's Diploma in Applied Drama and Psychology. He is currently working as an actor, theatre practitioner and drama educator.
His recent theatre works include Stories From The Heart (SRT), Mystical Myths (IZAARA), and Live The Singapore Dream (Creative Tree).
He has been featured in numerous commercials, recent ones include Check Before You Invest (Moneysense), Class 95 (Mediacorp), Simplygo (LTA), Flexiloan (GXS Bank), Creating Memories (CNB), and Life of Joe (Skillsfuture).
Milton is very happy to be here! He is an aspiring creative. Some of his poetry and work can be found at miltonwong.com.
Instagram: @miltonlolwut
Su Ann is an aspiring actor-director, and sometimes a stand-up comic when not pondering consumable liquids at her day job. She loves theatre and how it can simultaneously give you a break from life and food for thought, and she hopes After Life will do that for you.
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Ying is a proud member of The Young Company. When she isn’t staring blankly at her school notes, Ying enjoys coming up with stories in her head. She hopes to put them into writing sometime soon. She also hopes to take a nap ASAP.
