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AGAM Theatre Lab (AGAM) is a young Singaporean Tamil theatre company dedicated to creating a sustainable platform for Tamil theatre within Singapore's vibrant arts landscape. Established in January 2019, AGAM has grown exponentially, producing trailblazing works that continually invigorate and enhance the presence of Tamil theatre in the local arts scene. Accorded with charity status and an accredited Institute of Public Character (IPC), AGAM became the first Tamil theatre company recognised under the Major company scheme under the National Arts Council.

Over the past years, AGAM has not only produced traditional Tamil theatre works but has also innovated new forms of production and direction, pushing the boundaries of Tamil theatrical expression. The company has undertaken various initiatives to nurture and support young and aspiring artists, fostering the growth and development of talents within the community. Its work is characterised by its commitment to nurturing emerging talents, supporting new writing, and creating platforms for underrepresented voices.

At the core of AGAM's work is the aspiration to create professional plays of the highest quality for contemporary audiences. Despite being a relatively young theatre company, AGAM's core team possesses a wealth of experience spanning organisational management and theatre-making, driving its remarkable success over the past five years. AGAM has successfully collaborated with various arts organisations, including Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, and has received recognition for its contributions, including the ST Life! Theatre Awards.

Subramanian Ganesh is a multi-disciplinary theatre-maker whose two-decade journey in the performing arts spans directing, acting, and lighting design. In 2019, he founded Agam Theatre Lab with a bold vision to reimagine Tamil theatre—anchored in heritage yet fearless in form. Under his leadership, Agam has become a trailblazer in Singapore’s theatre scene, known for its bilingual productions, VR/AR integrations, and commitment to developing new artistic voices.

Ganesh’s directorial work reflects both range and ambition: from classic adaptations like Othello and the cult comedy Adukku Veettu Annasamy, to the Tarantino-inspired Kullanari and biographical tribute Re.Somma, to large-scale epics such as Murasu, a reimagining of Animal Farm in Vilangu Pannai, and the award-winning dark comedy Twin Murder in Green Mansion.

In 2024, Ganesh was nominated for Best Director at the ST Life! Theatre Awards, a landmark moment in Tamil theatre that affirmed his position as a defining voice in contemporary Singapore theatre. With a practice rooted in collaboration, innovation, and cultural depth, he continues to shape a bold, inclusive, and future-facing Tamil theatre landscape.

Karthikeyan Somasundaram is a theatre actor, director, and writer prominent in Tamil theatre. He has written and directed acclaimed plays like Pachae Bungalaa Rettae Kolaedaa (PBRK), Vilangu Pannai, Re Somma, and Adukku Veettu Annasamy 2. His work on PBRK, in which he also performed, earned a Best Director nomination at the 2024 STLife! Theatre Awards, a nomination for Best Set Design, and a win for Best Ensemble.

As an actor, he has starred in Tamil plays such as Re Somma, Azhagiya Asuran, Othello, and Murasu. Holding a First Class Honours BA in Acting from Lasalle College of the Arts, he has performed in English productions including Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Requiem for Change, Medusa, and Pinter’s Trilogy, working with renowned directors.

Over the years, he has won multiple awards at Mediacorp‘s Pradhana Vizha award ceremony: twice for Best Actor, thrice for Best Infotainment Host, once for Best Scriptwriter, and in 2025, Most Favourite Artist.

Syed is a writer for theatre, television and radio, as well as an actor and educator with over a decade of experience. He has collaborated with Agam Theatre Lab, Avant Theatre & Language, and Singapore Indian Theatre & Film Explorers (SITFE). His writing and acting credits including Vizhuthugal (Roots), Vithai, Thuyil, Bluetick and Tharuthalai Thirutham. In 2021, he received the Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Award for his contributions to Tamil language and performing arts.