Claire Teo

When Claire Teo (@helloclaireteo ) steps onto a stage, she experiences it differently from most performers. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at four, the actor, singer and writer navigates the world through sound, texture and instinct. This shape the way she works. “I listen with my whole body,” she says. “Every shift in the air, every texture, every sound, even silence, carries information.” Read Claire Teo’s story at the link in our bio. #Prestige #PrestigeSG #Prestige40Under40 #TheFascinationIssue

We're presenting a work with Embedded Narration for the first time at the Fringe for Invisible by ART:DIS & The Necessary Stage, and some of you have asked what the Embedded Narration feature is. We're happy to share more information about this feature that makes theatre more accessible, developed with Claire Teo, our Creative Access Collaborator! Everyone—whether sighted or with low vision—will be able to enjoy the performance of Invisible without requiring additional or special equipment. Swipe through to find out more! 🫥 Invisible 🫥 by ART:DIS & The Necessary Stage (SG) Featuring: Dalifah Shahril, Deonn Yang, Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon, and Periyachi Roshini Don’t miss this thought-provoking work written by Haresh Sharma and co-directed by Sharma and Grace Kalaiselvi. Tickets to Invisible are eligible for the SG Culture Pass, which means you can watch it for free simply by redeeming your credits upon point of purchase. Accessibility Features · Open captions and embedded creative narration in English for all performances · Relaxed performance on 24 Jan 2026, 3pm · Speech to text interpretation for post-show dialogues upon request ID in comments Invisible 📅 21 - 25 Jan 2026 📍 Esplanade Theatre Studio 🎟️ sgfringe.bigtix.io Photo credit: The Necessary Stage #SgFringe #SgTheatre #DisabledArts #DisabledArtists #AccessibleArts

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙮 @benjaminkheng and @helloclaireteo Presented by @sgpools and made possible by @art.dis.singapore , this collaboration brought Defying Gravity to life in the Indoor Stadium. It was the most magical time for all of us who witnessed it live! ❄️ 📹 Edited by @rpprods @richardprayoga Full video is on Super 24’s YouTube Channel 📺 (Link in bio!) #super24sg #super24 #sgdance #choreographycompetition

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙮 @helloclaireteo Presented by @sgpools and made possible by @art.dis.singapore , Claire Teo, an Emerging Artist of ART:DIS, blew us away with her insane vocal range! We are beyond thrilled that you graced our stage that night 🥹 📹 Edited by @rpprods @richardprayoga Full video is on Super 24’s YouTube Channel 📺 (Link in bio!) #super24sg #super24 #sgdance #choreographycompetition

🥳We are thrilled to bring you the final iteration of “Performing Normal” at @singaporeartmuseum and what better way to wrap our year long series with a party 🎉 Register at the link in bio ⬆️ [SAM Art Dose] Performing Normal: The Usual Party 29 March 2025 3pm - 5.30pm Level 1, Engine Room What’s the vibe? Is there a dress code? Who else is invited? “The Usual Party” is a participatory performance that highlights how environments and systems can simultaneously include and exclude different individuals. It addresses the ways in which personal needs for safety and belonging can both clash and be met. Through mingling, party games, and an eclectic musical excursion led by two first-time party hosts, participants are invited to reflect on what it means to truly listen to and see one another beyond stereotypes and preconceived notions. Performed by Germaine Goh and Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon, two neurodivergent artists, and conceptualized by a collective of interdisciplinary artists, this work draws from their lived experiences of disability. It explores the tension between self-reliance and community, confronting societal notions of normalcy and inclusion. As the performance unfolds, the party becomes a potential space for connection, vulnerability, and the courage to embrace authenticity. 🎧 Love music? Pick a song you’d enjoy listening to at our party! Your choice will be featured in our show: /TheUsualPartymusic “Performing Normal: The Usual Party” is a culmination showcase of the @art.dis.singapore Emerging Artist Residency Programme in partnership with @temasekfoundation and supported under the @dancenucleus ’ ARTEFACT Creation Residency from January to March 2025. This programme is an extension of a series of performance workshops presented at the @singaporeartmuseum . Performing Normal is part of Care Index, an ongoing artistic research project that seeks to understand care through movement, dialogue and collaborative practices. Collaborating Artists: Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon @germaine.goh.355 @chonglichuan @zak_taku @alecianeo @helloclaireteo #careindex #performingnormal #theusualparty #disabilityarts

Claire Teo says that she has found her voice in theater. She is a performer, arts educator and a social work consultant — and she is blind. Claire was the first visually impaired person to graduate from Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore. Since then, she has celebrated many successes. But her biggest desire is for society to realize disabled people are not a burden but an opportunity for change. #HER5

“Through The Looking Glass Performance” that happened on 17–18 Jan at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer in National Gallery Singapore This show was a truly eye-opening experience for me! Unlike typical shows, it pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling and narrative techniques, going beyond just acting. Even with my eyes closed, I could still feel the depth of the story through the words spoken by the actors and narrators. Huge thanks to @helloclaireteo and the team for delivering such a memorable show! Excited to see more productions with this unique perspective in the future! 👏✨

A moving performance at the National Gallery. I could not help but cry. Congrats to @jennyleyble and her fellow artists. Thank you @helloclaireteo and @art.dis.singapore for empowering people with disabilities or suffering from a lack of visibility. « Do you see me ? » at the Light to Night 2025. (You can also listen to Jenelyn in my podcast *Marcher entre les lignes*, November épisode - link in bio)

• Artist Spotlight: Claire Teo for “Through The Looking Glass” by Claire Teo @helloclaireteo As a visually impaired artist, Claire Teo offers a unique perspective on how she sees the world through her immersive, sensorial, acccesible work. With “Through The Looking Glass”, she invites audiences to step into her experience, feeling the disorientation of distorted, tunnel-like visions and the fleeting moments of clarity that connect her to the people around her. A collaborative effort with her team, Claire's body of work is deeply rooted in research, dialogue, and a collective desire to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. 🗣️ Hear from artist-educator Claire Teo as she encourages us to engage more thoughtfully with the world around us, with a renewed commitment to listening, seeing, and connecting in ways that are more meaningful and inclusive. “Through The Looking Glass” by Claire Teo 📍 National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer 17 Jan–6 Feb 2025 Fri–Sun, 10am–11pm | Mon–Thu, 10am–7pm #LightToNightSG #LightToNight2025 #SGArtWeek #SingaporeArtWeek #SAW2025

Day 9: Kaohsiung Pier 2 Arts Centre and Creative Park Former British Consulate at Towkow Dome of Light Last days are hard. Standing under the vibrant Dome of Light at Formosa Boulevard Station, wandering through Pier 2 Arts Centre, and soaking in the views at the Former British Consulate, I couldn’t shake the ache of leaving. The thought of returning to reality was.... painful. But Kaohsiung, with its unforgettable fried chicken chop and crab sticks at the massive Ruifeng Night Market, made my farewell a little sweeter. Having visited Taiwan three times in a year, I’m already planning my next trip. Guess I found my second home. #kaohsiung #taiwan #travelphotography #travel #reflection

Day 8: Tainan Tainan Confucius Temple Grand Mazu Temple Hayashi Department Store Traveling with my three companions, two of whom are Deaf, felt like a stroke of luck I will forever cherish. They took turns painstakingly guiding my hands to feel the aged carvings of temple walls, the imprints on glass windows, and tracing the shapes of beautiful architecture. In Tainan, time seems to stand still. The Confucius Temple, Grand Mazu Temple, and Hayashi Department Store whisper stories of the past, making you feel like it’s not 2024 but a moment suspended in history. In a world obsessed with progress and efficiency, where grief must be healed quickly and life must move on, Tainan allows you to linger and remember what once was. #tainan #taiwan #travelphotography #travel #temple #culturetrip #reflection

Day 7: Travelling to Kaohsiung Taichung Second Market Osmanthus Alley Artist Village Lu Kang Old Street Beigang Did you know that one egg can hold three distinct flavors—salted egg, century egg, and tea leaf egg? Mind blown. Taiwan is a country that fiercely preserves its culture and heritage. Walking through the little old streets of places like Osmanthus Alley and Lukang Old Street, I encountered seniors running stalls, speaking only Taiwanese, and sharing the most authentic, delicious, and unique foods I’ve ever tasted. These streets weren’t just markets; they were living museums, filled with flavors and stories you can’t find anywhere else. #kaohsiung #taichung #taiwan #travelphotography #travel #culturetrip