Nowadays, everything changes in an instant. As artists and creatives, it’s increasingly difficult to make meaning with the work. How do we hold space? How do we sustain each other? Conference Chair Aishwariyah Shanmuganathan, or Asha, tells us how the Theatre Arts Conference 2025 (TAC 2025) weaves together the possibility of a more inclusive future as we navigate through the chaos of it all.

Ageing is often viewed through the lens of decline. But it can also be a time of growth, creativity, and renewed connections. Many studies have already shown that seniors who engage in drama activities, no matter how simple, increase their cognitive health, social engagement, and emotional well-being. In this article, Peggy Ferroa, community artist and applied drama facilitator, shares her insights on how drama can create joy in ageing.

I believe that we need more of these opportunities for drama educators like myself to share and connect with one another. To both help us feel a little less alone, and disrupt our set ways of practicing - giving us new ways to solve old challenges, and help others do so too.

Playback Theatre can become a powerful tool in Singapore’s fight against bullying, promoting empathy, inclusion, and proactive intervention among students.