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Esplanade Presents
Written by Adib Kosnan; Directed by Claire Wong
Checkpoint Theatre
(Singapore)16 Oct – 4 Nov 2023
(Intermission: None)
Online
“The play was especially accessible to our NA/NT Malay students because of the mix of their mother tongue in it, yet understandable by those from other races. It opened up questions and gave our Malay students a chance to share more about their practices.” – Teacher, Queensway Secondary
“I really enjoyed the show and since it was my first time watching a theatre production, I think this show has allowed me to have a great impression of theatre production.” – Student, Springfield Secondary
Meet Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims). All living in the same HDB flat are Encik Karim, his wife Normah, and his two daughters, Rinny and Balqis. But when new son-in-law Aqil moves in, the shifting dynamics re-open old wounds and surface new tensions. With Encik Karim determined to remain the centre of his newly-expanded household, how far is each of them willing to compromise for the sake of family?
Written with wit and affection, playwright Adib Kosnan offers an intimate and strikingly recognisable look at family, in all its joys and messiness. Between the sotong hitam dinners, spontaneous heart-to-heart chats, and monthly family gatherings, the Karims learn to navigate the rituals and traditions that hold them together. With a bit of rewang1 from all sides, the Karims have to find a way to come into their own without growing apart.
1rewang – a collaborative effort involving the community.
Learning Objectives
Examine the gender roles in Encik Karim's family
Identify and reflect the differences in culture and tradition in the traditional and modern family
Examine and reflect on the dynamics of intergenerational relation
On Demand
16 Oct – 4 Nov 2023
$2500/package
Schools
(All Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute)
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED Schools
For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschools and International Schools
To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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