Theatre Lab - Singapore

At the heart of this studio is the experience of theatre-making itself. Participants work across three artist-led labs that draw on a range of creative practices, traditions, and approaches, engaging with the work from the inside as both maker and educator, developing their teaching practice.

Each lab is designed not just to expand your creative toolkit but to reconnect you with the curiosity, risk-taking, and ensemble spirit that makes theatre-making so powerful in the first place.

The specific focus of each studio varies depending on the artists involved, ensuring that every iteration of this event brings something fresh, unexpected, and designed to inspire your teaching.

This ISTA professional learning event includes a live theatre performance as part of the programme, chosen to complement and enrich your learning across the two days.

Full details will be shared closer to the event.

The Singapore Theatre Lab brings together three accomplished theatre-makers, each offering a distinctive approach to performance and creative practice. Across two days, participants will work directly with these artists, exploring practical techniques, fresh perspectives and approaches they can take back into their own teaching.

Zirui Grace Khoo – Applied Theatre and Inclusive Performance

Grace is an internationally experienced theatre director, performer and educator, and founder of Access Path Productions, Singapore's first disability-led theatre company. Her work explores inclusive, collaborative and accessible approaches to theatre-making, with a strong emphasis on creating meaningful performance with diverse communities. Currently teaching applied theatre at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Grace brings extensive experience in developing creative processes that encourage participation, connection and authentic expression.

Bright Ong – Puppetry and Physical Theatre-Making

Bright is an internationally experienced theatre-maker, director and puppetry specialist whose work combines physical performance, visual storytelling and contemporary puppetry. Drawing inspiration from his Southeast Asian heritage, his practice explores imaginative ways of bringing objects, movement and traditional performance forms to life. With extensive experience across professional theatre, international festivals and arts education, Bright brings a playful and inventive approach to collaborative theatre-making.

Shanice Stanislaus – Comedy Scripting and Clowning

Shanice is an award-winning performer, theatrical clown and educator whose practice explores comedy, improvisation and the creative possibilities of play. Trained with renowned clown practitioner Philippe Gaulier and theatre company Spymonkey, her internationally acclaimed work combines humour, storytelling and expressive performance. As founder of Creatives Inspirit, Shanice brings a playful and imaginative approach to developing comic ideas, shaping comedic narratives and exploring how character, timing and clowning techniques can bring comedy scripts to life.

All PD&L studio bookings are made via your ISTA website account. To complete your booking:

1. Provide your participant and school details, including name, contact information, dietary or accessibility needs, and whether you hold an ISTA membership
2. Confirm your agreement to ISTA's Terms and Conditions, including media consent and account creation

Once submitted, your booking confirmation will appear in the profile of the person who completed the registration. Please note: if a colleague booked on your behalf, the confirmation may sit under their account.

If you requested an invoice, it has been sent to the email address provided at the time of booking. Your place is reserved, subject to payment in line with our booking terms.

Please note: Registrations close 7 days before the event start date.

Please note the following before completing your booking:

• Once booked and invoiced, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in accordance with our event terms and conditions
• Late registrants will not be able to order a t-shirt

Studio Schedule

• Day 1: 9:00am–4:30pm on Saturday 22 May 2027
• Day 2: 9:00am–2:00pm on Sunday 23 May 2027

Day 1 is a full day of artist-led labs, practical exploration, and shared learning, including a curated theatre experience.

Day 2 focuses on reflection, application, and translating learning into classroom practice.

Take a look at a sample studio schedule to get a feel for how the two days are structured.

Accommodation

All participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Singapore for the duration of the event. ISTA suggests booking a hotel near the event venue. Please email the Event Manager for further guidance if needed.

Arrival: Participants should plan to arrive in Singapore by the evening of Friday 21 May 2027.

Departure: Participants should not plan to leave the venue before 2:00pm Sunday 23 May 2027.

Local Transportation

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own local transportation for this event.

Please book travel accordingly and allow for ample time to travel to and from the airport/train station.

Recommended Travel Routes

• Airport: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Local Transportation

All participants — including both visiting and local attendees — are responsible for arranging their own transport within Singapore.

Visa Requirements

It is the responsibility of participants/schools to ensure they have the necessary visas.

Click here for more information about visas to enter Singapore.

Visa applications can take time, so we strongly recommend starting the process as soon as possible.

If you require assistance or supporting documentation for your visa application, please contact the Event Manager well in advance.

Important Communication Information

ISTA business days are Monday to Friday, and we aim to respond to all emails within three business days.

ISTA staff do not monitor emails on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) or public holidays. If a staff member is working at an event, response times may be longer than usual.

The event fees include lunch on both Day 1 and Day 2.

Participants should bring:

• Comfortable, movement-friendly clothing
• Notebook and pen for note-taking and reflection
• Attire to wear to the evening theatre performance

All registered participants will receive an E-Programme approximately two weeks before the event.

This digital guide includes:

• Studio venue details, full schedule, and timings
• Facilitator and artist biographies
• Key information to help you prepare and make the most of your ISTA learning experience

At the event, you will receive a printed teacher workbook to use during sessions and for future reference, along with access to studio resources.

After the event, participants who attended will receive an ISTA professional development certificate. This will be sent digitally after the event.