Something wicked this way comes: You’re summoned to a bacchanal of fantastical proportions at Hysteria! Immerse yourself in the bewitching delights of AWARE’s 2023 Ball this Halloween weekend on Saturday, 28 October. 

About Hysteria!

Leading us to face our deepest, darkest fears are our all-time favourite hosts, Pam Oei and Siti Khalijah. The much-loved Chestnuts return to skewer and spoof the real-life horrors of gender inequality (because let’s be honest—what’s scarier than sexism?) for our infamous Alamak Awards. Asian DJ icon Aldrin Quek is back on board to keep us partying the spooky night away. Just watch out for those frangipanis and banana trees… you never know what ghastly surprise might be waiting for you. 

Why this year’s theme? Women have long been demonised for all manner of imaginary sins (too “wanton”, too “emotional”, too “aggressive”… the list goes on). The very term “hysteria” was derived from the Greek word for uterus, cementing the association between women and emotional excess for centuries. It’s time to send up these horrifying stereotypes with as much wit, creativity and camp you can muster. Whether maiden or crone, Maenad or feminist martyr, Ursula or Glinda the Good Witch… your costume should be legendary! 

Grab your broomsticks and mark your cauldrons. RSVP to secure your place at this extraordinary affair by filling in this Google form here. You may also contact booking@aware.org.sg.

When: Saturday, 28 October 2023, 6.30pm until late

Where: Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Dress Theme: Monsters, myths and madness. Think Halloween, but make it feminist. 

Why support Hysteria?

 Our annual fundraiser contributes 20% of AWARE’s funds and keeps our work alive. This year, we aim to raise $650,000 to:

• fund our current support services, which help more than 5,000 women in need each year
• advocate for a fairer future, and
• develop the capacity of various communities – students, grassroot groups and low-income communities – to address sexual violence, workplace harassment and discrimination and other pressing gender issues.

How to join Hysteria?

Join in our revelry and support our work by booking tables and seats, or by making a donation:

• Celestial Table (with VIP gift and bubbly): $7,000 ($700 per seat)
• Muse Table: $6,000 ($600 per seat)
• Warrior Table: $4,500 ($450 per seat)

All table purchases and donations will enjoy a 250% tax deduction. In addition, the Tote Board will match 40% of what AWARE raises at the Ball this year.

Let’s get hysterical!

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