Esplanade Presents

Theatre

Outspoken: Red Dot Edition

(Singapore)

2 Aug 2025, Sat, 2.15pm

1hr 30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

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Synopsis

Outspoken: Red Dot Edition brings its raucous spoken word competition to commemorate SG60 at Esplanade! Over the course of three rounds, six poets will try to out-rhyme, out-rhythm and out-metaphor each other in a show of wit and sass. Audience members get in on the action too, tossing words at the poets to weave into improvised pieces and ultimately getting to judge the contestants to determine the champion. If you love poetry, this is for you. If you don’t, this might just change your mind. 

Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Outspoken

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Outspoken has been organising spoken word competitions in Singapore since 2022 where poets go head-to-head across three rounds, performing their original works for audiences who will act as judges. A highlight of these competitions is the improvisation round, where poets create new pieces on the spot using words suggested by the audience.

 

Outspoken has staged this dynamic format at various venues across Singapore collaborating with prominent partners such as Esplanade, Singapore Writers Festival, and the National Library Board. More recently, Outspoken produced Out and Up!, a sold-out spoken word showcase proudly presented by poets Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips and Don Shiau.

Date & Time

2 Aug 2025, Sat

2.15pm

Esplanade Concourse
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