Past Productions - Gateway Arts

SmartyPants and the Swordfish

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SmartyPants and
the Swordfish

Presented by ART:DIS and Gateway Arts

Written by Jean Tay

Directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall & Tan Beng Tian

This is a collaborative and inclusive casting, with artists with disabilities performing alongside mainstream actors to bring this play to life.

This 90-minute programme included post-show discussion segments and were conducted from 20-24 March, 2024.

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Accessibility

Creative Captioning and Creative Audio Description were made available during the performance. Speech-to-Text-Interpretation is provided for post-show dialogue, and SgSL Interpretation were available upon request. In-ear devices for audio description and Touch Tour were also available upon request, with limited devices and slots per show.

Synopsis

From the award-winning playwright that brought you Boom and Everything but The Brain, Jean Tay’s SmartyPants and the Swordfish is a compelling immersive, interactive and inclusive theatre play that delves into Singapore’s history while taking a constructive look at the issue of bullying.

With acclaimed directors Samantha Scott-Blackhall and Tan Beng Tian at the helm, the story opens with a group of students investigating the legend of Redhill, probing to uncover how a young kampung boy met his demise at the hands of a jealous sultan. As they peel back the layers of this age-old tale, they uncover hidden truths, meet evil advisors and even fend off an attack by swordfishes!

Featuring a collaborative staging between mainstream actors and artists with disabilities, who will be manoeuvring colourful puppets to bring the play to life, the diverse casting underpins the importance to have empathy and respect for one another, regardless of differences.

SmartyPants and the Swordfish does not just re-tell history. Through a post-show dialogue, it engages young audiences to explore the dynamics of power and learn how to prevent bullying. The play further provides a platform for intellectually disabled artists to showcase their skills, gain professional experience and be recognised as equal contributors to the creative process.

Post-Show Materials

Gateway Arts is dedicated to delivering a holistic learning journey for children and youths. Our meticulously crafted post-show segment allows them to delve into intricate themes and cultivate a deeper appreciation for essential values.

SmartyPants and the Swordfish sheds light on the prevalent issue of bullying, offering young audiences valuable insights on how to recognise and address it effectively.

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Cast

Alexavier Ang
Claris Tan
Filmer Tan
Isaac Tan
Janel Jiang
Jeremy Leong
Johanna Van
Mary Tan
Periyachi Roshini
Timothy Lee
Wayne Lim
Zaini Hassan

Creative and Artistic Team

Producers: ARTDIS (Singapore) Ltd & Gateway Arts Ltd
Directors: Samantha Scott-Blackhall & Tan Beng Tian
Playwright: Jean Tay
Set Design: Samantha Scott-Blackhall
Lighting Design: Petrina Dawn Tan
Sound Design: Daniel Wong
Puppet Design: Ling Jia Le & Shawne Yzelman
Props: Jessy Choo
Costume: Theresa Chan
Creative Caption: Shai & Joanna Ong
Audio Description: Seren Chen
Movement Coach: Zhuo Zihao
Creative Acces & Artistic Collaboration Advisor: Peter Sau

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The Monster in the Mirror

gatewaymarketing2 — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:56:22 +0000

The Monster in the Mirror

Produced by Gateway Arts

The Monster in the Mirror is a funny yet moving original pop musical that empowers youths and shines a light on mental health and self-love issues amidst the challenges of growing up in today’s world.

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Synopsis

Don’t let them see who you really are.

The wait is over! By popular demand, Gateway Arts is proud to present the Singapore and Asia premiere of The Monster in the Mirror LIVE on stage! Seen by an audience of more than 11,500, the hugely successful 2021 musical film The Monster in the Mirror received rave reviews from audiences and fellow artists alike.

Opening in May 2023 at the Gateway Theatre, this new stage production of The Monster in the Mirror is brought to life by a stellar cast including Sharon Sum, Andrea Alingalan, Estelle Fly, Sharon Mah, Ryan Ang, and Zulfiqar Izzudin. Plus an unforgettable performance by celebrity Noah Yap as the iconic Fairy God Delivery Beng, back with more glamour and more glitter! The Monster in the Mirror is a visual spectacle with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance numbers and theatrically magical moments. Expect to experience a rush of emotions, from side-splitting comedy to K-drama romance, to meaningful soul-searching scenes that will see you reaching for tissues.

A funny yet moving original pop musical, The Monster in the Mirror follows the journey of Jane, an average school girl navigating the stressful world of teenage politics and social media drama. She is bullied in school, scolded at home, and tormented by the self-critical voice in her head. That is, until she receives a magic mirror from a flamboyant Fairy God Delivery Beng. She peers into this mirror and finds herself face to face with someone who has been living in her head all her life—a monster. Things quickly unravel as the monster begins to overpower Jane and turn her world upside down. Will the monster take over? Or will she learn to forgive and love herself?

The Monster in the Mirror is a timely tale that empowers youths. The musical shines a light on important issues of mental health and self-love amidst the challenges of growing up in today’s world. It is a coming-of-age story—for the new age.

Make a date with your monster!
12 to 27 May 2023
Gateway Theatre

The Monster in the Mirror is a musical by Bitesize Theatre Productions, written and directed by Terrance Tan, with music by Michelle Ler and lyrics by Cheryl Chitty Tan. This musical was developed under the Gateway Arts Collective-In-Residence Programme 2020-2021.

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OddSocks

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OddSocks

A production by Five Stones Theatre

Presented by Gateway Arts

OddSocks is a school touring show that focuses on helping young audiences embrace differences.

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Synopsis

OddSocks is a fun and quirky theatre production about finding the beauty in differences. With a little magic, a dash of humour and lots of socks, it explores what it means to be the odd one out in a world of sameness. Get ready to spot the odd sock!

This performance will empower children to be brave and embrace their unique identities no matter how difficult it might seem to be.

Recommended age: 3 to 10 years old

This project was incubated at The Artground under the GroundBreakers programme 2019 and part of the ‘Invited Artists’ Performance’ at KidsConnect 2019.

This is a relaxed performance. A Relaxed Performance is an inclusive theatrical experience designed for individuals with neurodiverse needs.

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Cast and Creatives

Concept and Direction: Isabella Chiam

Music Composer: August Lum

Movement Direction: Tan Rui Shan

Publicity and Production Design: Isyak Sulaiman

Lighting Designer: Mohamad Jasman

Mentor to Lighting Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan

Producer: Caleb Lee

Assistant Producer/Production Stage Manager: Jeannette Chong

Assistant Stage Manager: Cindy Sng

Performers: Bright Ong, Tan Rui Shan, Vignesh Singh

Access and Inclusion Consultant: Wong Waiyee

Pre-show facilitator: Tanya Ang

Engagement Consultant: Peggy Ferroa

Thank you to Sammantha Yue and Yazid Jalil who contributed to the research and development, and everyone who donated their socks.

About Five Stones Theatre

Named after a popular traditional children’s game in Singapore, Five Stones Theatre is an international collective dedicated to creating artistic experiences for children and young people. By connecting artists and audiences through a range of work that is honest, thought-provoking and ‘a little different’ we invite children from all cultures into a conversation about art and the world we live in.

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The Rat Trap

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The Rat Trap

A production by Gateway Arts

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Black Box, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

“Come on Pa. We are two big-sized humans. It is one small animal. We can catch it!”

The Rat Trap centers around a retired, elderly father, Mr. Soh and his daughter, Shih-An, attempting to catch an intrusive rat appearing in the house. Mr. Soh’s alcohol addiction and his daughter’s waning patience begin to get in the way.

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Lim Kay Siu

Yap Yi Kai

Darren Guo

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Heather

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Heather

A production by Gateway Arts

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30 per retail ticket

Black Box, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

A reclusive children’s writer becomes wildly successful after publishing a series of fantasy books about a hero using her magical pen to fight evil. Her books are treasured across the country. But when a troubling narrative starts to unfold, we find ourselves asking: what matters more, the storyteller or the story? Who gets to decide the stories we tell?

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An Artful Encounter

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An Artful Encounter

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Dance Studio, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

An Artful Encounter marks the end of Kimberly Chan’s year long journey into the world of Classical singing. Her residency with Gateway Theatre, under her masterful mentors Jonathan Charles Tay, Aloysious Foong and Samantha Scott-Blackhall, has culminated to this short evening of music. What started as an exploration of Classical repertoire in preparation for a competition has turned into a new found love for the lush and dramatic landscape of Classical Repertoire.

Smartypants and the Swordfish (2019)

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SmartyPants and the Swordfish

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Black Box, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

From the Producers of the critically acclaimed Boom, Everything but the Brain and Lord of the Flies, Saga Seed Theatre and Sight Lines Productions invite you to delve into one of our most well-loved Singapore stories: The Legend of Redhill.

Written by award-winning playwright Jean Tay, SmartyPants and the Swordfish revolves around Nadim, a young kampong boy who unexpectedly saves the kingdom from a violent swordfish attach.

As a group of students explore the circumstances leading to the boy’s death at the hands of the jealous King Raja, they discover that there are many ways one can dissect and reimagine a story. Through a unique interactive theatre staging, our young audiences will be immersed in the story playing swordfishes, the sultan’s advisors and the villagers of Redhill.

By playing with the audience, posing difficult questions and exposing unique perspectives of the well-known legend, SmartyPants and the Swordfish does not just re-tell history—it highlights the nuances of power, addresses the issue of bulling, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

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