Multiple dates

Nadiputra's Bangsawan Scriptwriting Workshop (English Edition)

Ages 16+

Bootcamp of 2 sessions on Bangsawan Scriptwriting and bonus online critique by Cultural Medallion Nadiputra

By Vertical Submarine

Location

Our Tampines Hub : Space Level 2, Lobby B

1 Tampines Walk Singapore, 528523 Singapore

Speakers

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours
Ages 16+
Paid venue parking

Nadiputra’s Bangsawan Scriptwriting Workshop (English Edition)

Back by popular demand—join us for another round of the Bangsawan Scriptwriting Bootcamp, this time conducted in English and led by Cultural Medallion recipient Nadiputra.

Session 1: Introduction to Bangsawan

Dive into the rich tradition of Bangsawan! Learn about plots, synopses, characters, and rhythmic storytelling. Collaborate with fellow participants to craft your own theatrical world.

Session 2: Script Development & Performance

Refine your group’s script and bring it to life in a lively performance reading.

Limited to 20 participants only.

Depending on class progression, participants may be invited to an online Zoom discussion between sessions to further develop their Bangsawan scripts under Nadiputra’s guidance. Participants will be expected to complete homework and revisions to get the most out of this rare opportunity to learn directly from one of Singapore’s foremost theatre pioneers.

About A Few Little Words: Memories of The Future

Following the success of A Few Little Words: Stories from Tampines and Beyond 2024, this second installment, A Few Little Words II: Memories of the Future, continues to build a creative legacy in Tampines, commemorating Singapore's 60th National Day (SG60). Through a series of engaging literary workshops running from July to November 2025, participants will delve deeply into our rich history, shared heritage, collective memories, and imaginative cultural landscape. These workshops will act as a creative incubator for the local community, encouraging residents to explore new narratives deeply rooted in temporality—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and envisioning an inspired future. Participants will reflect on personal and communal histories, drawing from lived experiences and inherited stories to forge fresh literary expressions uniquely representative of Tampines' evolving identity.

Part of Singapore Writers Festival 2025, the culmination of these workshops will be an anthology co-edited by Quarterly Literary Review Singapore (QLRS) and Vertical Submarine. This curated publication will showcase a vibrant collection of narratives capturing the distinct spirit, memory, and imagination of Tampines residents.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to attend both sessions?

Yes, this is a highly intensive boot-camp approach to Bangasawan designed for you to begin immerse and produce a script by the end of the two sessions.

Do I need to know any Malay to attend?

No, this workshop will be conducted in English.

I have no writing experience in the theatre context at all, can I still come for your workshop?

Yes, we welcome anyone with an interest to write even if you don't have the proper training.

When will we be able to submit our stories to be published in the community anthology?

We will be sharing with you the date shortly. Do join our mailing list and to keep a look out when you can submit once the date of our Open Call is released for your chance to be published.

I've been walking around the mall for a while, and I can't find SPACE.

Yes, Our Tampines Hub is rather huge and can be quite daunting for first-timers. We recommend all our guests to arrive 10-15mins earlier to explore the mall and navigate so that you arrive at your workshop on time! If you need any assistance, head over to the Customer Services counter for help.

Organized by

Vertical Submarine

Vertical Submarine is an art collective that does cross-disciplinary projects, which incorporate painting, theatre, installation and curating, to explore methods of storytelling through words and images.

Free