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2023
Session Zero
As an estranged couple attempts to reconnect over a game of Dungeons & Dragons, the conflicts of daily life are inevitably carried onto the battlefield. read more»
Tender Submission
With precision and deep compassion, Lucas Ho’s new play, TENDER SUBMISSION, bears witness to the unspooling of a decades-long marriage. When faith and purpose diverge, what truly lies at the heart of a relationship? Can a new path be found together? read more»
Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes
The eve of an election. A politician, a musician, an activist, an academic, and a therapist reunite after several years. As past mistakes lead to dire consequences, should loyalty prevail over shifting values? read more»
2022
Book Launch of The Art of Being a Grandmother: An Incomplete Diary of Becoming
What does it truly mean to be a grandparent — to care for and nurture young life as you look back on your own, and experience the world afresh through their eyes? read more»
Recalling Mother: Her Lines, My Lines — And So The Conversations Continue
Join Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed for an honest, open, and insightful conversation, as we hold space to voice our thoughts and listen to each other. read more»
Recalling Mother: Her Lines, My Lines
Immensely moving and funny, the living work by long-time collaborators Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed, RECALLING MOTHER: HER LINES, MY LINES, celebrates the joys, trials, and intricacies of mother-daughter relationships. read more»
The Fourth Trimester
Following sold-out runs of the critically acclaimed NORMAL, playwright Faith Ng and director Claire Wong return with THE FOURTH TRIMESTER, a compelling new play that will sweep you into the vivid, messy embrace of parenthood and family life. read more»
The Fourth Trimester: Process Insight Talk
Playwright Faith Ng and dramaturg Huzir Sulaiman take you into the world of THE FOURTH TRIMESTER, a powerful new play about parenthood, adulthood, and what it means to be happy in contemporary Singapore. read more»
Chamber Readings: Plays by Huzir Sulaiman: Process Insight Talk
Joint Artistic Directors Claire Wong and Huzir Sulaiman discuss OCCUPATION (2022, 2012, 2002) and THE WEIGHT OF SILK ON SKIN (2022 and 2011), two classic Checkpoint Theatre plays which have become part of Singapore’s literary canon. read more»
Chamber Readings: The Weight of Silk on Skin by Huzir Sulaiman
Winner of Best Original Script at the Life! Theatre Awards (2011), Huzir Sulaiman's THE WEIGHT OF SILK ON SKIN brings the iconic character of John Au Yong to life. Lyrical, biting and powerful, this provocative play lays bare the privileges, pleasures and pain of a man's life. read more»
Chamber Readings: Occupation by Huzir Sulaiman
Twenty years after its standout premiere, Huzir Sulaiman's OCCUPATION continues to captivate audiences with its lyrical and moving account of tender love and bold passions. read more»
2021
Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims)
Written with wit and affection, playwright Adib Kosnan weaves an intimate and strikingly recognisable look at family, in all its joys and messiness. read more»
In Conversation: Chronicling the Pandemic
How do we tell stories of journeys that are still unfolding? Join us for an insightful new discussion about the experiences and responsibilities of art-makers and record-keepers through these unique times. read more»
Vulnerable
In the second year of COVID-19, thoughts turn to mutant strains, vaccinations, and hopes of normality. But for the most vulnerable among us, what does normal even mean? read more»
The Music of Checkpoint Theatre
A digital concert of triumphant proportions, showcasing gorgeous new renditions of Checkpoint Theatre’s original music. read more»