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Changing Shift

by The ETCeteras
6 - 7 May • 05:00pm • National Museum of Singapore
6 - 7 May • 06:30pm • National Museum of Singapore

Changing Shift, an outdoor 30-minute comedic play, written and directed by award winning Playwright and Director Lim Hai Yen, takes place at the Banyan Tree of National Museum. The story, which is told through the narrations of a taxi driver, a trishaw rider and a “carpark attendant, addresses the ongoing challenges faced by transport workers in Singapore.

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Changing Shift
Sat, 6 May 2023 | 5pm - 5:30pm
Sat, 6 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 7pm
Sun, 7 May 2023 | 5pm - 5:30pm
Sun, 7 May 2023 | 6:30pm - 7pm

Venue: Banyan Tree, National Museum Singapore (bus bay for wet weather plan)
Fee: Free with registration
Registration: changingshift.peatix.com 

Hands up if you’ve ever been a little surly on your commute. Theatre company ETCeteras takes a look at how the passenger’s demeanour might carry over into the day of the humble taxi driver. Interactions with transport service providers like bus captains and taxi uncles, while frequent, tend to be fleeting. But some are unforgettable and have staying power, especially when interlaced with acts of kindness. A friendly commuter offering something as simple as a smile or snack can change the trajectory of a provider’s day. 

Changing Shift is a fun and lighthearted play where real encounters of kindness are narrated by a taxi driver whose optimistic persona inspires passengers to rethink dilemmas and perspectives on life from within the comforting confines of his cab. Apart from shedding light on the everyday experiences and challenges faced by transport providers, the play will also trace the evolution of public transport in Singapore and the impact of modernisation on both ends of the spectrum with the rise of on demand booking services. 

Note: Bring along your mats and enjoy this outdoor performance!
The ETCeteras
Founded in April 1996, The ETCeteras is the only Singapore theatre company that adheres to staging original works in the local arts scene. The company is made up of a group of young Singaporean professionals who turn theatre from an empty space into a place to dream, scream and redeem themselves, by devising plays that are funny and poignant. The ETCeteras has completed a total of 24 original productions.




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