Productions - Gateway Arts

Third Man Syndrome

corsivalab_maintenance — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:56:38 +0000

Third Man Syndrome

Presented by

Eagles Mediation

& Counselling Centre

A Production by

Gateway Arts

Dates: 28 August 2025 – 7 September 2025

Standard: $45/ticket

Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion led by Samaritans of Singapore (SOS). We will explore critical topics related to mental wellness and suicide prevention, offering valuable insights and practical advice.

Synopsis

“Why did you jump?”

Albert thought this question could never be answered. His friend, Erwin, had just killed himself. Erwin was completely normal – exceptional even. Not only was he a valedictorian, and a national youth gymnast, but he also had a gorgeous girlfriend. Albert was none of that. They had nothing in common, but their friendship was impenetrable. So, why did he jump? Albert thought this question could never be answered. That is, until he found himself in Erwin’s last dream, chasing a ghost that refuses to talk. The deeper he falls into Erwin’s dream, the stranger and darker are the secrets he uncovers. His bigger fear, however, is learning the truth about why his friend killed himself, before waking up from the dream.

Third Man Syndrome, written by Terrance Tan, is a necessary conversation about suicide, a brave dialogue with the people left behind, a shout-out for support, whilst finding one’s courage in the face of fear.

Our Partners and Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Digital & Venue Sponsor

Honorary Patron

Community Partner

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Brainstorm

corsivalab_maintenance — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:55:11 +0000

Brainstorm

A Production by

Gateway Arts

Dates: 15 October 2025 – 26 October 2025

Standard: $45/ticket

For School Shows:

Each performance will be followed by a post-show facilitation led by TOUCH Mental Wellness.

The facilitation encourages students to explore the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Through guided discussions and interactive activities, students are empowered to take positive steps in managing stress and challenges, reminding them they are not alone in their journey.

For Public Shows:

Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion led by TOUCH Mental Wellness.

Designed for parents and teens, the discussion focuses on strengthening parent-teen communication. Through open conversation and shared reflections, the audience will gain practical tools to better understand each other and navigate challenges together.

Synopsis

Inside every adolescent brain, a storm rages. 86 billion neurons connect and collide to produce the most frustrating, chaotic, and exhilarating change that will happen to a human body!

Brainstorm, directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall, is an original script by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim and Company Three. It’s a unique theatrical investigation into how teenagers’ brains work, and why they behave the way they do. Inspired by the work of neuroscientist Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore and adapted by Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips, this play draws upon the real-life personal experiences of Singapore’s 13- to 17-year-olds. It is a tumultuous teenage diary of likes and hates, a tapestry of dreams, memes, fears, voices, emojis, school-things, parent-things and life-things.

“…a very cunningly put together piece, drawing with unflinching honesty on material excavated from the young people’s own lives…and capturing the hormonal rush and wild mood swings of teenage existence. …the real beauty of this memorable show is that it’s not just all about them—it’s definitely about us too.” —The Guardian (UK)

Whether 15 or 50, Brainstorm will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the beautiful chaos that makes you uniquely you.

Our Partners and Sponsors

Digital & Venue Sponsor

Honorary Patron

Community Partner

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12 Going On 13

corsivalab_maintenance — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:24:16 +0000

12 Going On 13

2025

School Touring Show

Dates:

21 October – 24 October 2025

27 October – 31 October 2025

3 November – 7 November 2025

10 November – 14 November 2025

Standard: $70/ticket*

*Gateway Arts is will fund 50% of the ticket price.

2024

Stage

Dates: 27 October – 3 November 2024

Venue: Black Box, Gateway Theatre

IMDA Rating: General (G)

Sold out for all performances.

Synopsis

When you’re standing on the edge…

“I want to be anywhere else but here,
Be anyone but me…” Shan

12 Going On 13 will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in that space where the weight of expectations crashes against the waves of uncertainty. Where fears of failing and falling loom larger than ever.

Meet Shan, 12 years old and on the cusp of something big. Her world is about to change – school, friendships, her parents’ marriage, and the overwhelming, unwanted task of growing up. It feels like she is standing on the edge of a precipice.

This play takes its audience on the often complex and terrifying journey of adolescence, sifting through the challenges of change, while highlighting the often overlooked need to lean on one’s community. It is a story about finding the courage to step forward, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.

12 Going On 13 will make you laugh, cry and hug the people who matter to you. It is a timely reminder to seek help, find your footing, and know you are never alone.

School Touring Show (2025)

In 2025, 12 Going On 13 will be available as a school touring show, bringing its important themes to educational institutions across the region. This production offers students the opportunity to explore topics such as growing up, identity, and resilience, fostering meaningful discussions within school communities.

Post-show Facilitation

Each performance is followed by a post-show facilitation with resources supported by TOUCH Mental Wellness.

For booking inquiries or more information about the school touring show, please contact us at grace@gatewayarts.sg

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Cast

Actor: Tan Rui Shan

Actor: Adib Kosnan

Actor: Tanya Ang

Actor: Jeremy Leong

Musician/Performer: Claris Tan

Understudy: Johanna Van

Understudy: Marcus Chiau

Creative and Production Team

Stage Production (2024)

Executive Producer: Priscilla Khong

Director: Ian Loy

Scriptwriter: Michelle Tan

Music Composition: Zeeaura

Set & Lighting Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan

Sound Designer: Syafiq Halid

Assistant Sound Designer: Ashwin Menon

Production Manager: Juraidah Bte Rahman

Production Coordinator: Abel Koh

Stage Manager: Joshua Gareth Seow

Assistant Stage Manager: Philippe Pang

PILOT SCHOOL TOUR (2023)

Executive Producer: Priscilla Khong

Producer: The Entity (Woo Hsia Ling)

Director: Ian Loy

Scriptwriter: Michelle Tan

Music Composition: Zeeaura

Set & Lighting Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan

Learning & Engagement Specialist: Peggy Ferroa

Production & Stage Manager (Phase 1): Victoria Anna Wong

Production & Stage Manager (Phase 2 and 3): Juraidah Bte Rahman

Assistant Stage Manager (Phase 2): Nurul Khatima

Our Partners and Sponsors

(2024)

Corporate Partner

Production Sponsor

Digital & Venue Sponsor

Supported By

Community Partners

In Support Of

Official Privilege Card

Official Card Partner

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My Invisible Life

Alvin Yong — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:01:41 +0000

My Invisible Life

Presented by Centurion Corporation Limited

A Film by Gateway Arts

My Invisible Life is available as a digital programme for school, corporate and group bookings from January 2023.

Usual Price
$15 per student (for less than 100 students)

$10 per student (for more than 100 students)

Synopsis

Daniel hates being in the spotlight. His classmate Rina is always trying to make Tik Tok videos with him, but he would much rather blend in than stand out.

Elsewhere in the school, Sanjay feels invisible. He works hard on the construction of the school’s sports complex, but he’s ignored by everyone. In a series of unexpected events, the two young men and their very different worlds collide.

The two find that they have more in common than they realised, but their unlikely friendship comes under pressure when Sanjay is accused of theft. Daniel has to make a difficult choice… to remain invisible or to help his new friend…

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Cast

Daniel: Clement Yeo

Sanjay: Jaisilan s/o Sathiasilan

Rina: Andrea Joy Alingalan

Kenneth: Lim Wei Wen Wayne

Daniel’s Mother: Serene Chen

Kenneth’s Father: Benjamin Heng

Uncle Ahmad: Rafaat Haji Hamzah

Teacher: Sharon Mah

Creative and Production Team

Screenplay: Jean Tay

Director: Edward Foo

Director of Photography: Jaye Neo

Music Composition & Sound Designer: Daniel Wong

Production Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan

Learning & Engagement Specialist: Peggy Ferroa

Bring Us Together

An original theatrical film by Gateway Arts, My Invisible Life aims to encourage empathy, kindness, mutual respect, while promoting a positive mindset towards different community groups. The film delivers the message that there is a sense of shared humanity, that despite cultural or national differences, we all have common emotions, aspirations, and struggles. Through the film, we hope to reduce stereotypes and bridge the gap between Singaporeans and the migrant workers.

To encourage viewers to initiate social interactions between locals and migrant workers, we have organised “Bring Us Together!” for viewers (youths) to submit their ideas on paper plans, the events they would like to see taking place in 2024 for the migrant workers.

The response was overwhelming, Gateway Arts has received over 150 paper plans and we have shortlisted 50 of them. We would like to invite you to participate in our poll – to vote for the top 10 “Bring Us Together” events you would like to see taking place in 2024 for the migrant workers.

Thank you for your participation. The poll has closed and these are the Top 10 “Bring Us Together” events, as voted by you.

We encourage you to consider these ideas when organising your own event to connect with migrant workers.


The Top 10 "Bring Us Together" Events For Migrant Workers
(According to most number of votes)
1	Movie Screening and "Makan"
2	Outing to A Tourist Attraction
3	Talent Show
4	Sunday Picnic
5	Games / Sports Event
6	Mini Fun Fair
7	Get-to-know-migrant-workers Day at the Community Centre
8	Buffet Outing
9	Christmas Celebration
10	Party at HDB Void Deck

Our Partners and Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Corporate Partner

Production Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Digital & Venue Partner

Supported By

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Behind The Wall

Alvin Yong — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:41 +0000

Behind The Wall

A production by Gateway Arts

Behind The Wall is available as a digital programme for school, corporate and group bookings.

Synopsis

Adapted by award-winning playwright Jean Tay and directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall, Behind The Wall follows Tommy, a little mouse who ventures beyond a mysterious wall in the perfect city of Pura Pura, where he meets animals that talk and look different, like Al the Elephant, a worker from a faraway land. Behind The Wall shows us that, while people may look and sound very different, we are all the same on the inside, and just as capable of kindness.

This 30-minute film is designed for families with children 7 to 12 years old, and is accompanied by a 20-minute post-show activity video and digital activity booklet, which provides insights into the lives of our migrant worker friends.

Production By:
Behind The Wall is based on the book “Who’s Behind That Wall?”
Written by Kim Eun-Hee and presented by HealthServe Limited.

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Cast (In order of appearance)

Isla Hall as Becky the Bird
Estovan Reizo Cheah as Tommy the Mouse
Tan Rui Shan as Tina the Mouse and Ping the Panda
Tanya Ang as Mother Mouse and Wilfred the Water Buffalo
Andrew Lua as Father Mouse and Taran the Tiger
Travis Teo as Max the Monkey
Dwayne Lau as AI the Elephant

Creative and Production Team

Executive Producer: Priscilla Khong-Espinosa
Screenplay: Jean Tay
Director: Samantha Scott-Blackhall
Composer & Music Director: Michelle Ler
Lyricist: Daphne June Lau
Cinematographer: Mark Wee
Lead Video Editor: Janice Ng

Scenography (Set & Lighting): Petrina Dawn Tan
Costume Designer: Tiara Koh
Choreographer: Tan Rui Shan

Assistant Producer: Tan Rui Shan
Production Stage Manager: Rashid Shiddiq
Assistant Stage Manager & Prop Master: Amirul Azmi
Production Coordinator: Saffron Teng
1st Camera Assistant: Toh Jie Jia
2nd Camera Assistant: Samuel Woo
Set Assistant: Nurfadhli Jasni

Hair & Makeup Artists: Sha Shamsi, Noor Faseha, Fadli Rahman, Nada Nabillah

Arranger/Producer/Mix: Wei-Ming @ Kenn C Music
Music Consultant: Kenn C
Sound Designer: Tan Weilin
Sound Recordist: Jason Leow
Sound Engineer: Razak Kadar

Lighting Programmer: Jasman Aris
Lighting Technician: Shah Nordin
Staging Technicians: Ridzuan Ahamad, Ramachandran Seethapathi
Venue Technical Manager: Thien Boon Bing

Assistant Operations Manager: Chelsea Cheng
Learning & Engagement Specialist: Peggy Ferroa
Marketing Team: Doris Lee, Luke Wee, Elizabeth Low
Poster Design: Lim Mei Kee
Official Photographer: Anton Chia

Pura Pura Model City: Chan Wai Kit, Toh Wen Fang, Chelsea Cheng, Isaac Espinosa, Melody Teo, Tai Zi Feng, Tanya Ang

Special Thanks to: Kenn C Music, Infinity Concepts & Solutions

Gift A Gift

From 15 Nov to 5 Dec 2021, with every ticket purchased, patrons will have the option to donate $10 to our Gift A Gift initiative. Every dollar donated will go towards providing care packs of essential items such as toiletries, masks, hand sanitizers and more to our migrant worker friends!

We will then be distributing them to our beneficiaries together with our partner HealthServe, on International Migrants Day.

#KindnessStartsAtHome

Gateway Arts believes that creating a kinder world begins with a culture of kindness in our own homes.

A thank you card will be included in the Behind The Wall post-show activity booklet for all patrons. We encourage all parents to print and decorate the thank you card together with your children, and post the completed card on social media, using the hashtags #BehindTheWall, #GatewayArtsSG and #KindnessStartsAtHome.

You can give these thank you cards to any migrant worker friend you meet, and we will also share these images with them!