They are everyday people with ordinary lives. You’ve seen them. They’re your neighbours, your colleagues, your mahjong kakis. Their problems are nothing new. But now, they’re asking you to step in.

Three women are faced with different threats – at home, in the office, and at a party. When familiar environments turn hostile and seemingly harmless situations escalate, what choices are they left with?

This forum theatre piece was created by a team of volunteers from all walks of life in Singapore, who came forward to share their stories of violence, oppression and vulnerability.  In a powerful workshop led by theatre practitioner Li Xie, the volunteers molded compelling characters who mirrored their struggles, their society. Your society.

‘Just A Bad Day’ promises to be a stimulating encounter. Through this intimate performance, we hope to provoke thought and discussion on the less tangible forms of violence against women that continue to be a reality in Singapore.

Come and listen to these experiences, share your perspectives and reconsider your assumptions about gender roles, norms and violence against women. And maybe you will discover possibilities – areas you where you can make change in your own life.

EVENT DETAILS:

Title: Just A Bad Day

Date: 22nd June

Time: 3pm (matinee) and 8pm (click on the showtimes to purchase your tickets)

Venue: The Substation Theatre, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936

Ticket Price: $5 (all proceeds will go towards the We Can! End All Violence Against Women Campaign)

Presented by We Can! Singapore, produced by Drama Box.

Directed by: Li Xie

Devised by: Rachel Chung, Navin Elankovan, Fairuz Atiqah, Sherlin Giri, Jasmine Hu, Eqtaffaq Hussain, Joanna Lee, Kirubaashini Kanesan, Lim Wei Klinsmann, Wendy Low, Raksha Mahtani, Mark Ng, Yanchun Ong, Elena Siew, Emmanuel Soo, Jillian Tan, Keith Tan, Lupin Tan Yong Kang, Rita Teo, Ting Wei Chang, Erina Wong & Quen Wong.

Supported by: The Substation and the family of Raj Verma.

Click here to purchase tickets for the matinee show.

Click here to purchase tickets for the evening show.

About Forum Theatre

The forum theatre format calls for active participation and problem-solving from the audience. It aims to show people how they can change their world. Beyond voicing their opinions, audience members are invited on stage to participate within the world of the play!

 For more information, write to sahar@aware.org.sg.