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Waiting For Audience

A Singapore International Festival of Arts Commission


Synopsis

An old theatre reaches its last performance night.
Two actors—A and O—find themselves sharing the stage.
They bicker,
they compete,
they create,
they wonder,
and they

              wait…

and wait,

              and wait.

“We exist because they exist.”
“Every play has a beginning / And an end / Life is the same.”

But will the audience ever come?

Playful yet meaningful, Waiting For Audience challenges us to rethink the bond between performers and spectators, drawing inspiration from physical theatre, clowning, absurdist humour and Chinese crosstalk.

Waiting For Audience invites us to step into the story and play a key role in completing a unique theatre experience, to join in the celebration of the power of live performance to connect what is on and off stage. Don’t miss this bold creation by Nine Years Theatre founders Nelson Chia and Mia Chee.

There will be a post-show talk with the artists after each performance.

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Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles.

Date and Time
30 May, Fri | 8PM
31 May, Sat | 3PM & 8PM

Venue
新加坡艺术学院 SOTA Drama Theatre

Duration
1 hour

Advisory
Some coarse language

Playwright/ Director: Nelson Chia
Producer: Mia Chee

Cast:
Nelson Chia and Mia Chee

Lighting & Spatial: Ema Saleh
Sound: Ng Jing

Production Manager: Lam Dan Fong (The Backstage Affair)
Stage Manager: Tennie Su

Key Visual Design & Title Logo: Ryan Loi

[STANDARD TICKETS*]
$68(Cat 1)| $48(Cat 2)
*pricing excludes booking fees of $1-$6

[Promotions & Concessions]
Early-Bird Promo:
20% off Category 1 and 2 seats
Category 1: $54.40
Category 2: $38.40
Promo is automatically applied at checkout
Promo Period: Valid till 14 April 2025

Party of 4:
20% off Category 1 seats only
Category 1: $54.40
Promo Period: Available from 15 April 2025

Students | NSF | Seniors 55 years old and above:
15% off Category 2 seats only
Category 2: $40.80
Promo Period: Available from 15 April 2025
Please bring along your ID for on-site verification.

School Bookings:
For a group of 20 tickets booked, 1 complimentary ticket is accorded to the accompanying educator. Please contact us.


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