Synopsis:

Blending humour and heartache, pass·ages brings us on a journey through the evolving landscape of ageing, as we witness four women navigating distinct passages through life. We meet the elderly Ching, who struggles to reclaim her personhood and dignity in the face of dementia; Shivani, a mature dancer determined to stake her claim to the stage; Ogy, a woman in a desperate race against her biological clock; and teenage Millie, who is coping with the five stages of grief in her own peculiar way.

Inspired by contributions from performers Dana Lam, Nirmala Seshadri, Suhaili Safari and Shanice Stanislaus, this interdisciplinary production boldly confronts the complex realities and anxieties of growing old(er) as a woman. pass·ages invites us to re-examine our relationship with ageing, and asks: how do we truly embrace the inevitable?

A programme of TRIP—a platform to showcase work by early-career directors.

Conceptualiser, Director & Script Editor
Sim Yan Ying "YY"

Writer
Jean Tay

Choreographer
Dapheny Chen

Performers
Dana Lam , Nirmala Seshadri, Shanice Stanislaus, Suhaili Safari

Dramaturg
Nidya Shanthini Manokara

Set Designer
Petrina Dawn Tan

Lighting Designer
Gabriel Chan

Sound Artist & Composer
Jing Ng

Projection Designer
Genevieve Peck

Costume Designer
Sim Yan Ying "YY"

Costume Coordinator
Loo An Ni

Production Manager
Lam Dan Fong (The Backstage Affair)

Production Coordinator
Cheow Jiong Ling (The Backstage Affair)

Stage Manager
Carolene Ruth Liew (The Backstage Affair)

Assistant Stage Manager
Wann Nurul Asyiqin Bte Rahim (The Backstage Affair)