Through The Looking Glass Performance
17 Jan: 6.30–7.30pm | 8–9pm
18 Jan, 1 Feb: 6–7pm | 8–9pm
How much can we truly understand someone else’s story? How much of what we comprehend is shaped by our own lens?
Step into narratives that embody resilience, reflection and reconnection with these live performances. The five artists will open a door into their world, sharing stories about love, loss, identity and the longing to be seen and understood.
Every performance is a window into lives that have been shaped by unique challenges and triumphs, expressed through monologues that are deeply personal, yet universally resonant. Through these voices, we are reminded of the threads of humanity that connect us all.
How will you listen and perceive? Will you lean in to truly see, or walk away with only fragments?
Lead Artist: Claire Teo
Creative Producer: ART:DIS (Arts & Disability) Singapore
Installation Designer: Benedict Tay
Sound Designers: Artwave Studio, Sky Shen
Lighting Partner: Auxilio Studio LLP
Creative Narration: Su Paing Tun
Creative Captioner Designer: Joanna Ong
Artist Collaborators: Amanda Yip, Angel De Mc Cuttac, Jade Ow, Jenelyn Leyble and Kimberlyn Kew
Kimberlyn Kiew is a multidisciplinary artist who embraces the roles of writer, illustrator and performer. A trainee of Beyond Display under ART:DIS, she channels her diverse talents into creating work that challenges conventions and celebrates individuality. Refusing to be limited by a single discipline, Kiew blends her passions to craft narratives that often centre on neurodivergent women navigating a world not built for them. Through her art, Kiew aspires to be an "unsettling creature" who inspires and empowers others, particularly young women seeking to embrace their unique voices.
Jenelyn Leyble is a multi-disciplinary artist who seamlessly weaves embroidery and writing together in her works. As the author of Years of Roar: A Journey to the Lion City, Leyble’s creative expression knows no bounds. A passionate community advocate, Leyble volunteers with various organisations, including C.D.E, Uplifters and Migrant Writers of Singapore. She finds solace in embroidery, utilising it as an outlet for stress relief and creative expression. Through her art and writing, Leyble inspires others to find their voice and weave their own stories.
Jade Ow is a deaf actress, writer and theatremaker who is currently training with the second cohort of BEYOND DIS:PLAY at ART:DIS Singapore. She has worked in a Telepresence Stage production directed by UK-based Artistic Director of CRIPtic Arts Jamie Hale, completed a Vault residency at Centre 42, and was also the first D/deaf person to emcee at The Purple Parade in 2024. For her involvement in the arts, Ow received the Outstanding Deaf Talent Award at the 2024 SADeaf Deaf Achievers Awards.
Claire Teo is an artist-educator with ART:DIS, and is also the first visually-impaired graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts’ Diploma in Performance. Teo furthered her artistic journey with ART:DIS Singapore, where she honed her craft and grew as an actor, singer, scriptwriter, director, access consultant and disability arts advocate. In 2020, she led her first project with artists and visually impaired participants to create the immersive, multi-sensory, and accessible installation Move For?ward. The installation featured in the 2022 edition of Light to Night Singapore.
Angel De Mc Cuttac is a writer and emerging performer known for her compelling explorations of identity, mental health and cultural intersections. A neurodivergent artist living with bipolar II disorder, she leverages her experiences to shed light on the complexities of the human condition. Her artistic voice blends raw emotion with intricate storytelling, offering audiences a heartfelt perspective on resilience and self-discovery. As a Filipino immigrant, De Mc Cuttac’s writing reflects her journey navigating cultural dualities, using her art to amplify underrepresented voices and foster a deeper understanding of diversity.
Amanda Yip worked as a business executive for over 10 years. She is currently a freelance writer, actor-in-training, aspiring singer and visual artist. Across many years of low vision, she has created both traditional and digital artworks. She sang and recited poems at ART:DIS's exhibition A Journey Through Time at ION Art Gallery, which featured visually impaired artist, Chng Seok Tin, and an artist with Tourette’s Syndrome, Raymond Lau. She was also the co-emcee for The Purple Parade 2024.
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