A Painful Laughter

Name: Frasier Tan Show: Gypsy: A Musical Fable Title: A Painful Laughter “Man is the animal who laughs”, wrote Robert A. Heinlein. So we, as evolved, intelligent specimens of the greater apes, what do we laugh at? And why do we laugh? We laugh at pain. Our own pain, and the pain of others. Because … Continue reading →

UNLEASHED Community Project – i’m(perfect) Rehearsal Process

i’m(perfect) explores ways to deal with serious body image and health concerns like eating disorders, fad diets and extreme exercising. This is done using interactive theatre which allows the audience to change the situation of the characters by acting as them and being in their shoes. Fairuz Atiqah Director-facilitator BA(Hons) Theatre+Performance Final Year Student

UNLEASHED Community Project – i’m(perfect)

Director’s Notes I am sure we have all had days when we feel ugly and insecure. I am not an exception. All my life, I have been called “human hanger,” “stick” and “skeleton.” I have even heard things like “Oh no, the wind is so strong, Fairuz is going to get blown away!” Whenever I … Continue reading →