Waterloo Street Stories by #WaterlooStKakis

Waterloo Street Stories by #WaterlooStKakis is a multidisciplinary project celebrating Waterloo Street’s cultural richness: from religious landmarks to arts spaces and everyday life. Through a diverse array of mediums including photography, live performances, audio plays, interactive workshops, and screenings, the project dives into Singapore’s maritime roots and its continuously evolving identity. Coordinated by The Theatre Practice and programmed by Centre 42, Objectifs, P7:1SMA, and SMU-ACM, it meticulously maps Waterloo Street's layered histories through movement, sensory experiences, and community engagement. By transforming the street into a dreamscape of shared memories, it invites reflection on connection, heritage, and place, seamlessly blurring past and present in a vibrant celebration of urban life.

Programmes

Objectifs

Waterloo Street Stories: Outdoor Photo Exhibition @ Courtyard, Objectifs 

• Fri, 22 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep

• Tues to Thurs 12pm to 7pm | Fri & Sat 12pm to 9pm | Sun 12pm to 4pm (closed Mondays) 

A Sundried Time Capsule: Collage & Mark-Making Workshop @ Annexe, Objectifs

• Sat, 30 Aug, 7pm - 10pm 
  

P71:SMA

About Waterloo Street Kakis

The Theatre Practice (Practice) is Singapore’s longest-standing professional bilingual theatre institution. Artist-driven and deeply progressive, Practice strives to be an arts space in Singapore that consciously nurtures and empowers people who care about humanity. Over the past 58 years, we have developed and presented works that aim to reflect the richness and complexities of Singapore’s diverse cultures. Artistically diverse and constantly relevant, Practice will always engage in the ceaseless exploration of new frontiers. 

Objectifs is a visual arts space in Singapore that is dedicated to film and photography. Our goal is to cultivate original voices in visual storytelling, and to inspire and broaden perspectives through the power of images. We do this by presenting a year round programme of exhibitions, screenings, workshops, talks, mentorships and residencies, aimed at fostering dialogue about visual culture, and advancing the practice and appreciation of photography and film. 

P7:1SMA, also referred to as Prisma, is a dance performance company helmed by Norhaizad Adam. Our core ethos revolves around the belief that "Dance is a strategy, and Malay is a concept." Through our creative endeavors, we navigate the intricate blend of tradition and contemporary practices. Our mission is twofold: to delve into moral complexities and to push the boundaries of tradition. At the heart of our approach lies a commitment to respect and reciprocity. By confronting moral dilemmas head-on, we aim to challenge entrenched traditions, fostering a space where new understandings can flourish. Through our innovative works, we seek to reshape perceptions of Malay culture and identity, inviting audiences to explore new realms of thought and appreciation. 

Centre 42 is a theatre development space committed to the creation, documentation and promotion of Singapore theatre, particularly in text-based works. We incubate original writings for the stage, support the development of artists and new works, and manage a functional archive documenting the histories and processes of Singapore theatre. Centre 42 is located at 42 Waterloo Street, and has called the Blue House its home since 2014. 2024 marks 10 years of Centre 42’s contribution to this street.

The Arts and Culture Management Programme at Singapore Management University (SMU-ACM) is a second major that provides an interdisciplinary blend of conceptual and skills-based learning to equip students with the foundational knowledge, managerial aptitude and strategic reflexivity for entry into the arts and creative industries. The hallmark strengths of ACM are the close linkages to the arts and cultural policy communities in Southeast Asia, and focus on experiential industry projects intended to sharpen the professional competencies and cultural leadership potential of students.

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