ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

If theatre is the mirror we hold up to our world, then it is new writing that keeps that reflection clear and true.

New & Now is an initiative dedicated to developing new and original writing for the Singapore stage in a structured, sustainable way.

At Wild Rice, we prioritise plays that address the contemporary, the problems and possibilities of our time. Now, we are expanding our efforts to provide resources, guidance and a platform for playwrights to create the theatre classics of tomorrow.

WHAT WE DO

With New & Now, we are putting systems in place to invest in future generations of theatre-makers, and provide them with comprehensive support.

  • Establishing a Literary Division: Led by one of Singapore’s most exciting playwrights, Joel Tan, our Literary Division’s role is to find and develop new plays for the company.
  • Putting Out Open Calls for New Scripts: Our nationwide open call will help us discover and develop new writing and new talents.
  • Commissioning New Plays: We are commissioning new work, which means we pay playwrights to support them while they are writing.
  • Producing and Presenting New Writing: We will present our new works to our audiences, on both our main stage and our studio.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Creating new work is challenging and risky business.

New plays are the lifeblood of our theatre industry, but they need time and a safe, nurturing environment to grow.

We need your help to invest in New & Now, to ensure that we can create a pipeline of exciting new shows that will inspire, connect and move audiences in Singapore and beyond for generations to come.

Donations made between Sat, 13 Jul 2024 and Sat, 12 Jul 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Tote Board.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF NEW & NOW

Janice Ang
Douglas Benjamin
Wendy Chee Wei Ling
Chong Chan Meng & Lim Sing Yuen
Leonardo Drago & Anthonia Hui
Melvin Goh
Shu Fen Goh
Gu Penghao
GP
Sharmaine Han
Aziah Hussin
Susanna Kang
Harmin Kaur

Kok Chun Hou
Kelly Kon & Michelle Yee
Amber Lee
Jin Lu
Elena O
Pasar Glamour
Nilay Patel
Paul
Bernard Ryan & Michael Rowe
Bernhard Steiner
Sutat
Teng Ngiek Lian
Aaron Thean

And all who have chosen to remain anonymous