24-25 SEASON
DECEMBER 2024
buckets
Wry, emotive, funny, and heartfelt, buckets is a deep-dive into love, life, loss, time... and the little hamsters within all of us.
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By Adam Barnard
Directed by Claire Glenn
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How to fill what's left of your day? How to fill what's left of your life?
Sick buckets, buckets rattling, bucket lists, buckets of love.
Adam Barnard's buckets is a wry, emotive, funny and heartfelt exploration of life, love, longing, loss and coming to terms with the fact that time always runs out.
Through a series of interconnected scenes, we meet Sam, a teenager grappling with his own mortality and the impact that has on his family, his friends, his romantic relationships, and his interactions with anyone from random passers-by to celebrities. buckets swings through a kaleidoscopic world of sadness and happiness, illness and health, youth and experience, kissing and crying, singing and dying, building to a unique perspective on the universal dilemma: how do you deal with the fact that time always runs out.
Featuring Conundrum's signature magnetic choreography by Alex Kong, original music from Henry Allen, an ecclectic soundtrack, a Taylor Swift cameo, and an emotional support Hamster (who is also a God), buckets will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as it dives head first into figuring out the meaning of life and mortality.
Performed by Conundrum's Performance Ensemble.
Recommended for ages 12+. Frequent mentions of death and dying. Some coarse language.
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FEBRUARY 2025
Conundrum Theatre presents
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AN INCOMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HUGS​​​
By Sarah Peters.
Directed by Eliza Lovell
Performed by Claire Glenn
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.Juno knows hugs. In her 30-something years she’s had everything from the truly wonderful hug right through to the truly awful hug. But can something as simple as a hug really change your life?
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Blending spoken word poetry with round-the-kitchen-table style storytelling, Juno journeys through her personal hug repertoire, weaving tales of loss and love as she figures out what to do with this one glorious life. One hug at a time.
Heartwarming, poignant and captured by Sarah Peters’ trademark lyrical storytelling and warmth, 'An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs' is a one-woman theatre-shaped hug for your soul.
★★★★☆ (4.5) "a deliberately delicate, delightful journey through the wonderful world of hugs" - The Clothesline
"This South Australian play wraps the audience in its arms" - InDaily
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February 19 - 23 2025 at Goodwood Institute, Reid Theatre. 7pm
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JUNE - AUGUST 2024
ONLY HUMAN
It's not that we hate you, you're just in the way.
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By Sophia Simmons
Directed by Claire Glenn
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Welcome to the future, where two beings navigate a world dominated by AI. Amid driverless cars and sentient appliances, they explore love, hate and the blurred lines between human and machine.
Laugh, weep and contemplate life, the universe and artificial intelligence in this timeless AI/human love story.
Will anyone survive the rise of the machines?
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After a brief showing in Singapore, this production is touring to the EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL!
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Secure your seats for our Edinburgh Fringe season – get tickets here!
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Show your support – buy a t-shirt or tote bag here!
'A truly fantastic production which succeeds in addressing questions we will need to consider as the brave new world of artificial intelligence increasingly become a part of our world' ***** (GlamAdelaide.com.au).
'A phenomenal surrealist show' ****½ (TheSerenadeFiles.com).
JUNE 2024
WISDOM
Wisdom is mighty.
Wisdom is great.
Wisdom protects us all.
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By David Burton
Directed by Kimberly Sim
In the not too distant future, coming-of-age is a little different. Thanks to a fantastic scientific discovery, citizens embrace eternal youth through Wisdom; a series of government mandated injections that promises the end of old age, arthritis and many chronic illnesses.
But an idyllic, strictly regulated existence free of the shackles of aging isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When side effects start to spread and citizens become aware of the lengths the state will go to maintain order, the only answer is revolution.
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Who has the right to a political voice? Can teenagers really make a difference when the world is set against them? Join Conundrum Theatre’s Impact Collective on their exploration of power, authority and aging.
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8- 9 June @ Inspired Arts
11 Sam Leong Road Level 2 207903
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MAY 2024
TWELFTH NIGHT
Get ready to laugh, cry, and everything in between, as Conundrum Theatre’s Performance Ensemble throws a wild party with their vibrant production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Imagine a mash-up of Greta Gerwig's dazzling Barbie world and the futuristic flair of Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. That's the electrifying backdrop for this romantic comedy set on the euphoric Twelfth Night of Christmas, a time when social order gets hilariously flipped.
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Don't be fooled by the glitter and glam, though. Amidst the joyous chaos, a deeper truth emerges. Shakespeare's timeless questions about love, loss, and identity resonate through the ages. How do we handle intense emotions? Do we laugh, cry, or lose ourselves entirely? Will Viola find her happily ever after? Can Olivia overcome her grief? What happens when desires clash and secrets spill?
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Get ready for a whirlwind exploration of connection, grief, and the societal masks we wear, as this production tackles themes of fragile masculinity, addiction, and the enduring presence of patriarchy, proving that Twelfth Night remains shockingly relevant today. Witness characters grapple with mental illness, dissociation, and the complexities of desire, in this sparkling take on Shakespeare’s classic play, guaranteed to leave you breathless and wanting more.
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23-25 May @ The ARTGROUND Whitebox
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DECEMBER 2023
MOTORMOUTH & SUCKFACE:
An Apocalyptic Love Story
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An electrifying, neo-punk exploration of identity, love, sexuality, and the existential crises threatening our collective existence.
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Proudly presented by Conundrum Theatre's internationally acclaimed Performance Ensemble, "Motormouth & Suckface: An Apocalyptic Love Story" is a coming-of-age love story centered around a group of high-schoolers who are navigating the challenges of self-discovery and identity formation.
Against the backdrop of a rare Singapore drought, the characters grapple with the weighty decisions of losing their virginities, ending their current relationships, and navigating their futures . The plot takes an unexpected twist with the arrival of Blasko, a new girl who warns of an impending climate disaster and the potential annihilation of humanity.
As the characters confront this existential threat and face a horde of zombies unleashed by Blasko's parents, they are compelled to confront their true selves, their aspirations, and their willingness to survive by transcending into another dimension.
This wild and eccentric production masterfully encapsulates the essence of the teenage experience, exploring themes of self-discovery, love, and the urgent need for climate action.
ADVISORY: Some Mature Content and Coarse Language - recommended for Ages 13 and up.
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15-17 December @ The Drama Centre​​
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