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The Maker’s Lab 2022/2023 Journal #2 – Back to the keyboard

This journal is an entry in The Maker’s Lab series. Click here to read the previous entries. In the last few months, as we grappled with messy materials (read on to find out...

The Maker’s Lab 2022/2023 Journal #1 – On Puppetry and Tactility

Daniel: Our third iteration of The Maker’s Lab begins with an exciting exploration by our Maker, Marilyn Ang, who dives into the theme of Puppetry and Tactility with her interests...

TML 2021 #9: It’s a wrap!

3 months in the workshop and finally it was time for the big babies Debris Girl and Table boy to debut on stage in No Disaster On This Land. For me,...

TML 2021 #8: Puppet Attachments – Their “flesh” literally, and more…

This journal is an entry in The Maker’s Lab series. Click here to read the previous entries. After entries about the harness and modular puppet structure, it’s time to take a closer...

TML 2021 #07: Detailing the parts, Physiotherapist Sessions and onwards towards rehearsals

While TML is maker-centric, the many interactions between puppeteers, maker, designers, director and physiotherapist have always reminded me that the process of puppetry involves many perspectives. As such, only through thoughtful and responsible design and making, sensitive direction, and efficient and ingenious puppeteering can a puppet flourish in its life.

#HelloTFP: Loo Anni

In this latest #HelloTFP feature, we speak with our The Maker's Lab Cycle 2021 maker Loo Anni about her journey into theatre, existential crises, and... bak kwa.