AGAM Theatre Lab is set to make history with the opening of Singapore’s first blackbox theatre dedicated to Indian arts.
The event, scheduled for 13 April 2025, will be graced by Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Second Minister for Law. This new venue, located at The Theatre Lab in Tanjong Pagar Distripark, promises to be a hub for artistic innovation and a platform for nurturing Tamil theatre in Singapore.
The blackbox, a 110-seater space, is designed to foster a closer connection between performers and audiences, with retractable seating and professional-grade lighting and acoustics. It aims to support a variety of performance styles, from traditional setups to immersive experiences. The inaugural event will feature a multidisciplinary performance by Muchanthi, curated exclusively for the launch.
AGAM Theatre Lab has been instrumental in revitalising Tamil theatre in Singapore, engaging nearly 20,000 audience members in 2024 alone. The organisation has also created 92 jobs and nurtured 44 emerging artists. With its new blackbox, AGAM seeks to cement Tamil theatre’s place in Singapore’s cultural landscape and continue its commitment to artistic excellence.
The launch event will also include a bursary presentation to honour Singapore’s next generation of theatre talents and the unveiling of a commissioned abstract canvas painting depicting the evolution of Singapore Tamil theatre. Minister Tong will add the final touches to the artwork, symbolising the nation’s support for the arts.
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