Tag Archives: Jo Kukathas

These are exactly the types of Singapore stories that the world would be fascinated to watch: raw, real, riveting and resonant.

This well-acted production is a collaborative project between Wild Rice's Ivan Heng who directs Singapore actors performing Malaysian texts and Malaysian theatre stalwart Jo Kukathas who takes the reins as director for Singapore texts performed by Malaysian actors.

"I love watching traditional performances in Malaysia or Japan, where people feel quite comfortable talking or eating or sleeping through sections. I wish we could find a way to allow that again."

A maniacally strict matriarch imposes an eight-year mourning period on her household, revealing hidden desires, familial secrets, and the consequent lies.

Checkpoint Theatre proves it doesn't need flashy sets or big stars as Jo Kukathas enthralls in her tour de force performance in this beautifully written play.