Stand Together Festival presents a special performance of Crazy Poor Sita by Sharul Channa, Singapore’s first full-time female stand-up comedian! If you missed this sold-out show when it debuted back in March, here’s a new chance to catch it—as well as an exclusive post-show discussion with Sharul.

This hour-long comedic monologue takes audiences through the highs and lows in the life of Sita, a spirited but disadvantaged woman struggling to maintain her sanity and eke out a living in the face of Singapore’s often absurd economic inequality.

Sharul brilliantly adapted the show from AWARE’s 2018 report “Why Are You Not Working?” and the real-life stories of lower-income families, to showcase the barriers that low-income mothers face in gaining and staying in employment. Jumping off from those insights with her disarming brand of wit, Sharul weaves humour and pathos into a wholly unique, wholly Singaporean theatrical experience. Treat yourself, your friends and family to an evening of truly original entertainment!

There are only 65 seats available at this intimate performance at the AWARE Centre. Tickets are free seating. Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Wednesday, 16 October, 2019, 7.30pm-9pm

Where: AWARE Centre (5 Dover Crescent, #01-22, Singapore 130005)

Tickets: $10

This performance is part of a series of events for the Stand Together Festival, organised by RICE Media. The Stand Together Festival aims to shed light on the workings of poverty and inequality in Singapore, contribute to a sensitive and nuanced discussion of its dynamics, and encourage Singaporeans to stand together in ending it.

This performance is sold out, but there will be one more on 23 October. Get tickets now!