Anya Samuel: Over-achieving journalist.
Level of Excellence: Perpetual.
Level of Chill: NIL.
When her tech CEO fiancé accuses her of being “too emotional” and tasks her to explain the four times she has cried in public since they started dating, Anya cannot help but bring her A-game.
As she prepares to deliver a slide deck to save her relationship, complete with animated infographics of her menstrual cycle, Anya is forced to confront harsh truths about who she really is and what she actually wants in clearer light.
Will her life remain a relentless exercise of proving herself in all arenas, including grappling with the expectations of her pastor father? What will it take for Anya to truly come to know her worth?
Written with dark wit and searing insight by Amanda Chong, Psychobitch boldly dissects gender power dynamics while exploring the subtle shades of toxic relationships. Directed by Pam Oei, this thought-provoking one-woman show starring Sindhura Kalidas challenges us to examine the concessions we make in our search for love and the secrets we keep in order to live.
Psychobitch was developed under the mentorship of Haresh Sharma as part of The Necessary Stage’s developmental playwriting programme, Playwrights Cove 2022, and was first performed at Wild Rice @ Funan in August 2023.
HELP PSYCHOBITCH GO TO EDINBURGH!
As Singapore’s leading theatre company, Wild Rice is proud to showcase our world-class theatre productions by bringing Psychobitch – a story born and raised in Singapore – to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest and most vibrant performing arts festival.
To share Psychobitch with the world, Wild Rice needs to raise S$50,000. The fully independent nature of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe means that we must bear the costs of the whole production, which include venue rental, flights, accommodation, personnel, marketing and more. Ticket sales and government grants will help cover some of these costs, but not all.
This is where you come in. If you believe in the importance of telling Singapore stories to a global audience, you can help Wild Rice fly the Singapore flag high at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by donating to join our Psychobitch Support Group. Any amount you can give stands to be fully matched by the Tote Board, which could double your impact. As Wild Rice is a registered charity, donations of $50 and above entitle you to 250% tax deduction. If you have any questions or require more information, please get in touch with Andrea at development@wildrice.com.sg.
