What is it about classics that make us want to revisit them, and how does the adaptation and translation of such works change or add to their appeal? In this four-part workshop, participants will explore two adaptations, Art Studio by Nelson Chia of Nine Years Theatre based on Yeng Pway Ngon's novel, and Alkesah by Zulfadli Rashid based on the Malay folktales of popular characters like Sang Kancil, Mak Andir and Pak Pandir, to see why some literary texts are revisited again and again to be re-translated and re-adapted. The workshop comprises a panel discussion, workshop and theatrical screenings.

This is a 4-part programme hosted on Zoom. Please ensure that you are able to attend all 4 sessions.

Under Their Skins #1: 3 Nov, Tue 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Under Their Skins #2: 4 Nov, Wed 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Under Their Skins #3: 5 Nov, Thurs 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Under Their Skins #4: 6 Nov, Fri 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Visit https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/package/swfworkshop2020 to register for this workshop from 19 October. Registration will close two days before the programme or when registration is full.

This session is co-presented with Bras Basah Open.

Featuring: Dr Nazry Bahrawi (SUTD & Bras Basah Open), Corrie Tan (NUS & ArtsEquator), and Syafiqah Jaaffar (National Museum of Singapore).