Checkpoint Theatre

Have you ever wanted to put your life experiences down in writing, but aren’t quite sure how to begin? Would you like to gain confidence in public speaking? Join us and learn how to write and share your personal story. You do not need any prior experience in writing or performing! — Checkpoint Theatre is pleased to offer WRITING AND PERFORMING YOUR PERSONAL STORY, a SkillsFuture Credit-eligible course led by Associate Artists Adib Kosnan and Lucas Ho. Aimed at participants with minimal or no prior experience of writing or performing, this course will teach you to craft and deliver a short self-written story about your personal life. Participants will be given the tools to distil and craft their stories in a polished manner on the page, and then be equipped with effective communication techniques to present their story in an accomplished manner. By the end of the course, you will have gained practical experience in the writing and performing of your personal story. The writing and speaking skills acquired will be effective in various personal, social, and professional situations such as job interviews, wedding speeches, networking sessions, and even first dates! ———— COURSE DETAILS Dates (choose one): 18th or 25th July 2026 (Saturday) Time: 9am–5pm Location: The White Space #03-15 at *SCAPE (2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978) Fee: $350 (SkillsFuture Credit-eligible) 🎟Secure your spot at the workshop now!

Checkpoint Theatre and Restaurant Nouri present A MATTER OF TASTE 📆18—30 Aug 📍Restaurant Nouri, 72 Amoy Street A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE AND TALK Written by Ivan Brehm and Huzir Sulaiman Conceived and edited by Huzir Sulaiman Delivered by Ivan Brehm and Ramzie Tahar 🍽Reserve your seat now ——— A dish for every story. With an impressive culinary journey that spans over two decades, Chef Ivan Brehm has worked in — and headed — some of the world’s best kitchens. With A MATTER OF TASTE, be seated at Nouri, his Michelin-starred restaurant, as you indulge in a feast for all senses — stories from his varied life across the globe, a journey of self-discovery charted and reimagined on your plate with each delicious dish. A specially designed menu connects humorous and inspiring episodes of Chef Ivan’s life. From a childhood in Brazil immersed in his grandmother’s kitchen grilling fish, to a lobster dish from gruelling times in Per Se’s kitchens in New York, to his personal reclaiming of the complex dishes of Hibiscus and Fat Duck in the UK, and finally to his own landmark culinary philosophy of Crossroads Cooking at Nouri — Ivan Brehm and Huzir Sulaiman team up to pull the curtain back on the culinary experience and the chef’s life as we know it. Through 10 nourishing stories and 10 innovative dishes, A MATTER OF TASTE fuses moving, evocative storytelling with a fine dining experience of the highest calibre. Design: Marc Gabriel Loh

Checkpoint Theatre presents COMMON ROOM 📆16 Jul—2 Aug 📍Drama Centre Black Box Written by ants chua Directed by Claire Wong and ants chua Starring Genevieve Tan and Siti Sara Hamid 🎟️ Get your tickets now! When two young adults get the rare opportunity to share a living space of their own in Singapore, it’s all too easy to fall into mundane patterns of domestic responsibility. But within these rote routines lies the magic of profound late night conversations about one’s place in the world, spontaneous deep dives into exes and lost friends, and musings about what the future holds. COMMON ROOM by ants chua is a celebration of the emotional, physical, and relational work of queer living. Directors Claire Wong and ants chua reveal a rare insight into the domestic spaces that allow us to be the most vulnerable, and the tender efforts we make to grapple with our past mistakes and our present selves. This intimate two-hander sees actors Genevieve Tan and Siti Sara Hamid delicately unfold the layers of identity, of queerness, and of vocation. An exploration of loving, living, and dreaming amidst the relentless rhythm and rupture of daily life, COMMON ROOM is both familiar and new; at once poetic and irreverent. Amidst the ongoing rupture and repair of friendships, despite the impossibilities and failures of language, how can we continue reaching toward each other? 📸: Juliana Tan Design: Marc Gabriel Loh

Praised for its “stunning cast, script and music” (The Straits Times), Secondary: The Musical is a must-watch for everyone in Singapore. Winner of Production of the Year at the 2025 ST Life Theatre Awards, playwright-composer weish’s “astonishing magnum opus” (Jom Media) returns 9-26 April. Grab your tickets now! — Checkpoint Theatre presents Secondary: The Musical 📆 9 Apr—26 Apr 🏠 Victoria Theatre Written and composed by weish Directed and with dramaturgy by Huzir Sulaiman Starring Aaron Ee, Adeeb Fazah, Genevieve Tan, Johanna Van, Krish Natarajan, Lim Shi-An, Nadya Zaheer, Ramzie Tahar, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Teoh Jun Vinh, Tiara Yap, and Tricia Tan 🎟Grab your tickets now! Dive into the all-too-familiar world of Huxley Secondary School, where the pressures of Singapore’s education system weigh on students and teachers alike. Brought to vivid life by the sure hand of acclaimed director-dramaturg Huzir Sulaiman, this powerful original work forges a contemporary landscape of storytelling unlike any other musical. 📷: Pangolin Films

SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL Early Bird (20% off all Cat 1 and 2 seats for opening weekend) ends tomorrow! ⏰ Book your tickets now! Pair it with your Culture Pass and get the best seats in the theatre without spending a dollar out of your pocket!

We're loving how excited everyone is for SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL to return to the stage from 9–26 April! We want you to be able to take home a piece of the musical in a form you treasure, so please share what you want to see at our merchandise booth🧡

Checkpoint Theatre presents SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL 📆 9—26 Apr 📍 Victoria Theatre Written and composed by weish Directed and with dramaturgy by Huzir Sulaiman Starring Aaron Ee, Adeeb Fazah, Genevieve Tan, Johanna Van, Krish Natarajan, Lim Shi-An, Nadya Zaheer, Ramzie Tahar, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Teoh Jun Vinh, Tiara Yap, and Tricia Tan 🎟️ Get your tickets now! *You can also use your $100 Culture Pass credits! Winner of Production of Year at the 2025 ST Life Theatre Awards, SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL returns in April! Praised for its “stunning cast, script and music” (The Straits Times), playwright-composer weish’s “astonishing magnum opus” (Jom Media) is a must-watch for everyone in Singapore. Delve into the vibrant world of Huxley Secondary School alongside young teacher Lilin as she tries her best to make it through just one more school term. With the pressures of Singapore’s education system intensifying the complex lives of both students and teachers, can any of them survive unscathed? Shaped and brought to vivid life by the sure hand of acclaimed director-dramaturg Huzir Sulaiman, this powerful work forges a contemporary landscape of storytelling unlike any other musical. Monumental in its impact on all fronts, SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL earned six nominations at the 2025 ST Life Theatre Awards, including Best Original Script for weish, Best Director for Huzir Sulaiman, Best Costume for Max Tan, and Best Supporting Actor and Actress for Teoh Junh Vinh and Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai. With a stellar team guided with flair and nuance by director Huzir Sulaiman, this musical is “a production of breathtaking ambition and riveting quality” (Jom Media). Deeply moving and extremely timely, this landmark work by Checkpoint Theatre is an unforgettable dive into life in a Singapore school, with all its delicate joys, complicated heartbreak, and unexpected beauty. 📸: Juliana Tan Design: Marc Gabriel Loh

THE SHAHID NASHEER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP AT CHECKPOINT THEATRE In 2025, Checkpoint Theatre launched the Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellowship, a yearlong, paid residency and traineeship programme to support one early-career theatremaker looking to elevate their skills and hone their artistic vision. This Fellowship is created in memory of Checkpoint Theatre’s collaborator and friend Shahid Nasheer (1996-2024), who believed strongly in the importance of holistic development as theatremakers, and in uplifting fellow artists. We are proud to continue the Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellowship in 2026. Applications will be accepted from 16 January 2026 to 1 February 2026. ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP Fellows will be given the time, opportunity and space to develop their theatremaking knowledge and skills. They will receive close mentorship from Joint Artistic Directors Claire Wong and Huzir Sulaiman in writing, performing, directing, dramaturgy, and producing, as well as gain invaluable insights into Checkpoint Theatre’s renowned play development process. Fellows will receive hands-on training and experience by assisting with the direction and dramaturgy of productions. Should they wish to write or devise their own work, Checkpoint Theatre will mentor, advise, and assist with the dramaturgy of that work. At the end of their tenure, Fellows may also be invited to join Checkpoint Theatre’s Associate Artists, indicating the company’s ongoing commitment to their artistic development and opportunities. A gross stipend of SGD 35,000 (including all CPF contributions as applicable) will be paid for the year. ELIGIBILITY The Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellowship is open to Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents with 2 to 7 years of professional experience in theatre. The Fellowship period is from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. A full-time commitment is expected. No other major work or study commitments should be undertaken during the period of the Fellowship. Any pre-existing project commitments at the time of application should be disclosed, and should not amount to more than 6 weeks work in the course of the 12 months. APPLYING Applications should be sent by email to contact@checkpoint-theatre.org with the subject line “[YOUR NAME] Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellowship application”. Include the following: – Your CV – Samples of your work (no more than 3 projects): script excerpts in PDF format, or links to short video excerpts of acting or directing work – A Statement of 1000 words or fewer, setting out your vision for theatre in Singapore, your own goals and aspirations, and how you hope to benefit from the Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellowship at Checkpoint Theatre Applications will be accepted from 16 January 2026 to 1 February 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 6 February 2026. They will be called for an interview. The selection panel will include Checkpoint Theatre’s Artistic Directors and a representative of Shahid’s family.

The Fourth Trimester opens tomorrow! Everyone behind the different parts that make up this production — cast, creative, production, office, SgSL, front-of-house, and more! — has worked extraordinarily hard to bring back this important production. But the work will only be complete once it meets you, our audience. We can’t wait to share this powerful story of family, friendship, and community with you. Thank you for your support and we’ll see you in the theatre from 20–30 November! Last tickets for The Fourth Trimester are available here!

Checkpoint Theatre presents The Fourth Trimester 📆20—30 Nov 🏠Drama Centre Theatre Written by Faith Ng Directed by Claire Wong Dramaturgy by Huzir Sulaiman 🎟TICKETS *Use Culture Pass credits here Faith Ng’s The Fourth Trimester (Production of the Year & Best Original Script, 2023 ST Life Theatre Awards) is back! Exhausted first-time parents Samantha and Aaron are overwhelmed caring for their newborn. Friends rally around, but picture-perfect couple Lisa and Daniel feel the strain of family life on their relationship, while Ann yearns for a space of her own. Next door, newlyweds Sofia and Johan deal with the pressures of starting a family. Faced with the hurdles of life, ‘adulting’ has never been so complicated. Directed by Claire Wong and with dramaturgy by Huzir Sulaiman, Faith Ng’s work casts a light on parenthood, identity, and what it means to be happy in contemporary Singapore. Expect the unexpected in this hopeful and heartfelt ode to the places we call home, and the people we choose as family.

Statement Piece opens TONIGHT! After weeks of intense rehearsals, Checkpoint Theatre is ready to welcome you to this riveting production. Following the sold-out success of his debut play, Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes, Myle Yan Tay’s Statement Piece explores the struggles of being an artist in Singapore. Directed by Claire Wong and featuring Huzir Sulaiman, Rusydina Afiqah, and Tricia Tan, the play challenges audiences to reflect on ideas of purpose, ambition, and legacy. Come experience this compelling, original piece of work. TICKETS are selling out—grab them while you can! You won’t want to miss this 😉

Statement Piece debuts 03 April at the Drama Centre Black Box! Grab your tickets to this brilliant, sharply humorous new work HERE! — Checkpoint Theatre presents STATEMENT PIECE By Myle Yan Tay 📆 03—13 Apr 2025 📍 Drama Centre Black Box Written by Myle Yan Tay Directed by Claire Wong Dramaturgy by Huzir Sulaiman Starring Huzir Sulaiman, Rusydina Afiqah, and Tricia Tan In the wake of a loss that echoes through the nation, a gallerist prepares to open her first exhibition after months of immense pressure. But when the final painting arrives, delivered by the artist Gopal Rangaraj himself, Lily is horrified. With her career at stake, even a visit from her artist girlfriend Marjia can’t cushion the blow. As three worldviews collide, how much should be sacrificed in the name of Art? A vivid new play that examines how choices that divide us are often born of a yearning for acceptance, Statement Piece interrogates the purpose of art in this country, the limits of our ambitions, and the legacies we leave.