Checkpoint Theatre

Checkpoint Theatre Creating incisive and inclusive homegrown theatre We are the home of new Singapore playwriting, and we nurture the next generation of Singapore theatre makers.

Established in 2002, Checkpoint Theatre creates and presents original theatrical and multi-disciplinary work with strong writing, performance and direction. With honesty and humour, head and heart, we develop and produce vibrant and important contemporary plays that connect with, challenge, and inspire both local and international audiences. Checkpoint Theatre is a recipient of the National Arts C

ouncil’s Major Grant for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023.

+ We create and stage theatrical and inter-disciplinary work.
+ We focus on playwriting in developing original Singapore plays.
+ We mentor emerging theatre-makers through workshops, internships, collaborations and through providing professional resources and platforms to showcase new work.
+ We publish anthologies of original plays written by Singapore playwrights, and books on theatre.
+ We pursue collaborations with international partners to show Singapore work abroad.

Rehearsals are underway for COMMON ROOM and our actors and creative team are unfurling what a domestic space means to th...
08/06/2026

Rehearsals are underway for COMMON ROOM and our actors and creative team are unfurling what a domestic space means to them.

Listen for whispered dreams amidst the quiet hum of the refrigerator, the whirs of the washing machine cycle, and peals of laughter from a long-running inside joke — all under one roof that defies definition of a home.

Join us for COMMON ROOM, which runs from 16 July–2 August! Tickets available at the link in bio

05/06/2026

COMMON ROOM premieres 16 July at the Drama Centre Black Box! Get your tickets to this richly poetic original play at the link in bio now!
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Checkpoint Theatre presents
COMMON ROOM
By ants chua

📆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

Vivid, soulful, and sharply funny, COMMON ROOM explores the multi-layered relationship between two q***r individuals who have been drawn by circumstance into a shared-living arrangement in contemporary Singapore. In probing the tension of interpersonal frictions amidst the domestic routine of cohabitation, COMMON ROOM reflects on the powerful human yearning for connection, understanding, and community.

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While q***r people and community are a part of Singapore’s history and culture, each individual has a different relation...
04/06/2026

While q***r people and community are a part of Singapore’s history and culture, each individual has a different relationship with what “q***rness” means to them — one that may extend beyond the labels of sexuality and gender. For some, it can look like a refusal to conform with the expectations and conventions of a heteronormative society; for others, it might be about finding comfort in a fluid and ever-adapting identity.

From the screen to the stage, from shows that make us laugh to parties that make us want to dance, q***r culture shines brightly in many corners of Singapore. The efforts made by the LGBTQIA+ community in Singapore to keep q***r venues open and q***r events running help to provide spaces for q***r individuals to express themselves and find solidarity in one another.

Fighting, struggling, dreaming, and coming home to each other: this special friendship is what You and Third fall back on as they construct their lives as young q***r adults in Singapore. COMMON ROOM by ants chua is an ode to that crucial element of q***r living which injects laughter and hope into the mundane beats of day-to-day life. Get your tickets at the link in bio now!

03/06/2026

Hear from playwright-director, ants chua, about the themes and inspirations behind their very first full-length production, COMMON ROOM 🧡

It's a privilege for Checkpoint Theatre to be an integral part of our Associate Artist ants’ creative journey, which has led to this lyrical, hilarious work examining the oft-overlooked beauty of platonic relationships.

Embrace q***r joy and friendship at COMMON ROOM from 16 July to 2 August — tickets now available at the link in bio!

Snapshots from our very first rehearsal for COMMON ROOM! ✨See you in the theatre from 16 July! Tickets available at the ...
01/06/2026

Snapshots from our very first rehearsal for COMMON ROOM! ✨

See you in the theatre from 16 July! Tickets available at the link in our bio!

In a culture that values romantic narratives, what happens to stories of friendship? AT LEAST I HAVE WORDS NOW by ants c...
29/05/2026

In a culture that values romantic narratives, what happens to stories of friendship? AT LEAST I HAVE WORDS NOW by ants chua was one of five original works from Checkpoint Theatre’s TWO SONGS AND A STORY, a video series that premiered in 2020. We heard from many audience members about how much this special work touched them, and we’re thrilled that you can now experience this performance on our Youtube channel!

ants' storytelling journey with Checkpoint Theatre has since gone from strength to strength, with their UNNAMED LE***AN PLAY featured in our WORKS IN DEVELOPMENT 2021, and now COMMON ROOM, a poetic original work exploring the complexities of language and q***r friendships that premieres 16 July 🧡

Watch ants chua's AT LEAST I HAVE WORDS NOW from TWO SONGS AND A STORY and get your tickets to COMMON ROOM now, all at the link in our bio ➡️

The concept of q***rness is often misunderstood as a “Western import” — in fact, q***r identity and culture has always b...
28/05/2026

The concept of q***rness is often misunderstood as a “Western import” — in fact, q***r identity and culture has always been part of the unique heritage of Singapore. In spite of the regressive legal penalties imposed by the British during their colonial rule, q***r people quietly carved out spaces to call their own, and continue to advocate for and offer support to members of the community.

While we have seen some progress made in recent years, the level of understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community in Singapore still falls far short of the mark. New guidelines offer new causes of concern for the legal rights and physical and mental well-being of q***r individuals.

It is more important than ever for us to keep holding space for q***r people, and to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices and stories. ants chua’s new play, COMMON ROOM, shines the spotlight on another kind of q***r relationship — not romantic, but a deep connection that goes beyond platonic house-sharing or mere friendship, underpinned by the shared struggles with identity, communication, finding community, and living in the uniquely tangled web of urban Singapore. Get your tickets at the link in bio now!

“Baik hati, that’s the most important.”It’s been an honour watching Krys Yuan, our 2025 Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellow, ...
26/05/2026

“Baik hati, that’s the most important.”

It’s been an honour watching Krys Yuan, our 2025 Shahid Nasheer Memorial Fellow, bloom into a more confident multidisciplinary artist through her year-long Fellowship at Checkpoint Theatre. During her time with us, she was assistant director for two productions (ESCAPE TO BATAM and SECONDARY: THE MUSICAL), workshopped various works-in-development, and received customised mentorship and training for many facets of theatremaking. As the 2025 Fellowship comes to a close, the Checkpoint Theatre team wish the very best for Krys in her future endeavours as a playwright, performer, and theatremaker.

The Shahid Nasheer Memorial 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're looking forward to welcoming our newest Fellow for 2026 and discovering and creating new stories together 🧡

Have you ever wanted to put your life experiences down in writing, but aren’t quite sure how to begin? Would you like to...
25/05/2026

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!

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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! 

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COURSE DETAILS
Dates (choose one): 11th, 18th, or 25th July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 9am–5pm
Location: The White Space at *SCAPE (2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978)
Fee: $350 (SkillsFuture Credit-eligible)

To register or learn more about this course, please visit tinyurl.com/skillsfutureworkshop or head to the link in our bio!

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