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Content warning: themes of grief, depression, suicide, and thoughts of suicide throughout.

A family reels from the sudden loss of Nenek - is it shame or guilt that keeps their grandmother's death shrouded in mystery? When Fadli's pleas to pursue therapy are rejected by his mother, he finds himself treading along an all too familiar path.

This intimate forum theatre work written by Danial Matin and directed by Moli Mohter is a sensitive exploration of mental health, suicide, and grief in the Singapore Malay Muslim community. Join performers Suhaila Binte Mohamed Sanif, Fadhil Daud, and Chng Xin Xuan, and facilitators Adib Kosnan and Chng Yi Kai in this safe exploratory space to navigate these issues together.

Please note that some audience members will be seated on mats on the floor for the duration of the performance. We advise that you dress comfortably for the show. There are a limited number of chairs for those who require them. Please let us know at Front of House if you require seating on a chair.

Powered by the National Youth Council, Youth Action Challenge, and Spark the Next.

Venue support by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore).

Singapore Sign Language interpretation is available for the 8pm performance on 26 January 2024.

Artist Statement

Cultural and religious taboos are important factors to consider when it comes to understanding the source of mental health stigma. Cultural background and upbringing also inform coping mechanisms and help-seeking behaviour.

Even within the same cultural context, cultural beliefs have the potential to bring both harm and benefits to those facing mental health struggles. As such, we aim not to dismiss cultural views and norms, but to look for the possibilities of how to navigate and integrate them in mental health discourses in a manner that capitalises on their benefits.