It's two weeks to Makan Culture, and it's been a trip with this genuinely fantastic bunch, taking a good hard look at our own lives creating culture for consumption.
We have an artistic director of a theatre company, an ex-artistic-director, an actor who trained in London and another who dropped out of biomed in Poly, and one clown school graduate who does corporate training... All led by a director who does just about everything. And all of us come up against the struggle of - What is good enough? According to who? And when we're good enough, then what?
If you've ever asked yourself the same questions, come join us. These people are hysterical and vulnerable and warm and wonderful; and I know that they'll make the audience laugh and think and feel as valued as they have me. The poster is up everywhere, the Straits Times article is out, and we have several shows in the first week already sold out (if you're worried, there are still unsold-out shows in the second half of the month). Come and makan with us- every $20 Culturepass-claimable ticket includes a Halal bento with rojak, kaya bread, dry laksa and a drink. Tickets at the link in bio!
Last three days for $16 tix and these people want to ask if you buy already?
Britney @yuyangellisontan is a cultural connoisseur slash critic who will also be in attendance. She would love to hear your cosmopolitan thoughts as to whether Makan Culture actually counts as dinner theatre.
Vik @fahimbawe is the stage manager of Makan Culture. He would just like for people to not spill things and the performers to chill.
Wilfred @densofian is the independent artist who has somehow got funding to do a community show next to the Raffles statue. He hopes you will be there to support because he is suddenly realising that comes with Expectations.
Rahilah @mastyy is a cook who has wandered over from one of the festival village booths to see what you are snacking on, and why didn't you just go eat at her stall instead?
The Assessor @jodecro is the grant executive from a stat board who must make sure what Wilfred promised in his grant application is actually delivered. Being consultative, she may ask you for whether Makan Culture fulfils cultural requirements.
The early-bird sale ($16 for a show and snacks!) is on for three more days till 13 April at the link in bio. Show runs 15-30 May at the custom- built sheltered area on Empress Lawn. Hope to see you there!
Photography by @crispiphotos
Design and illustrations by @artleinad
Makeup by @benolim
Directed by @krishyyy7 !
Some really hot takes here 👀🌶
When a community performance meant to tick nation‑building boxes gets disrupted by a critic, things get spicy as a lively debate about what elevates food and art ensues!
Step into Makan Culture, a riotous experience where audiences and performers come together to explore the question: “What makes us worthy?” through a lively sharing of local eats, stories and performance. 🍽
🎫 Get your tickets now at sifa.sg! Link in bio.
#SIFA2026 #LetsPlay #oursgarts #sgartists #sgfood
The embargo! It has been lifted!! And we can share that we'll be presenting an interactive show at this year's Singapore International Festival of Arts, called Makan Culture!
Literally about how we consume culture, the show is a stripped-down Singaporean take on the dinner theatre experience. Audience members will get to munch on selected hawker food at a sheltered area on Empress Green and picnic with us at kopitiam tables as a ''community performance'' is disrupted by a critic. Expect to make your voice heard as the characters crowdsource your voices and your stories in a debate about what gives meaning to food and art.
So happy to be working with an amazing team including these photogenic folk, in this poster shot by the wonderful Crispian Chan and designed by the ever-patient Daniel Choong who illustrated all the monuments, with makeup by the master that is Beno Lim! Thanks for the image that has already found its way onto a bunch of press...thank you @channelnewsasia , @timeoutsg , @businesstimessg for the highlight of our visuals and show!
And as usual, thank you always to my incredible mentor @tzechien for commissioning me to do this=)
More details about our dream producing and creative team coming up. In the meantime, Makan Culture runs from 15-30 May at Empress Lawn. $20 Culturepass-eligible tix available at #linkinbio now!
🕸️🐷 Presenting the wonderful cast bringing Charlotte’s Web to life onstage! Catch our barnyard friends in action as they weave playful twists into a timeless tale for all ages.
Running 25 Feb – 28 Mar 2026 at the Drama Centre Theatre, spin a memorable theatre experience with 15% off our Family Package. Get your tickets now via the link in bio!
📣 This performance is SG Culture Pass Eligible.
We are back at Flipside Festival @esplanadesingapore
Doing the first ever clown and rap show in the history of our lives🤡🎶
3 clowns get kicked out of the circus, they decide to upskill and become RAP STARS 🌟
Come fill up our seats so we don’t have to use special effects.
31 May 730pm
1st June 2.30pm
Venue: Esplanade Concourse
It’s FREEEEEEEE 💸
Written by @densofian@shanicestanislaus
Featuring @kpzhao@okayleb
#comedy #rap #clown #freeshow #esplanade #upskill
What food can you get at 3 different price points in Zurich? Here's a snippet, watch the full vid on my YT in bio!
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#switzerland #zurich #foodvlog
ICYMI I just started a youtube channel! Drop by for opinions on topics from TAF club to Spongebob. More stuff to come, if you wanna hear me talk about something let me know too 🌞
Channel name: denn is micd
My version of a cny song - can i fit all 12 chinese zodiacs in a verse?
Drop by my new YT channel (dennismicd) for more random shit
Take an orange on the way out for a great year ahead 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
#rap #sgrap #cny #cnyrap
Censorship & funding hurdles? 🤔 Actor @densofian opens up about the challenges facing Singapore’s theater scene. But he’s optimistic about the future! Get inspired by his story on Resonate.
#supportthearts #Singapore #singaporetheatre #actors #sgarts
Tartuffe: The Imposter returns this April after a sold-out premiere run in 2022! Here’s what some of our audiences had to say about the show ✨
Book your tickets now via the link in our bio!
🗯️ “Thought-evoking, incredibly entertaining and full of laughs, Tartuffe is a show you simply must catch... Bring a friend along so you have someone to slap while you keep laughing.” — @elizabethreiii
🗯️ “Literally one of the best shows I’ve seen since moving to Singapore!” — @your_sg_bestie
🗯️ “The costumes were beautiful and the direction was great... I laughed so hard that the straps of my mask broke (twice). Everybody chortled.” — hobsie_reads
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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 🤲
From 4 April 2024
Directed by Glen Goei
Adapted by Joel Tan
Starring Ivan Heng, Benjamin Chow, Pam Oei, Oon Shu An, Jo Tan, Brendon Fernandez, Shane Mardjuki & Dennis Sofian
Rating: R18 (Mature Content and Coarse Language)
For patrons aged 18 and above
In this refreshingly modern new adaptation of Molière’s Tartuffe: The Imposter, disaster strikes when the wealthy, gullible Orgon falls for the charms of Tartuffe, a con artist masquerading as a man of faith. Don’t miss this classic satire on religious hypocrisy and the dangers of blind devotion – join us at the theatre for a hell of a good time!
𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀:
🌟 Production of the Year
🌟 Best Original Script (Joel Tan)
🌟 Best Director (Glen Goei)
🌟 Best Ensemble
🌟 Best Costume Design (Frederick Lee)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes (including intermission)
Content Warning: This play contains homophobic language and depictions of sexual harassment that may be upsetting to some audience members.
