Theatre Specialist Panel Citation A prominent figure in Singapore’s theatre, Goh Boon Teck plays a defining role in shaping it. His acclaimed work ‘Titoudao’ (1994) achieved international success on stage and screen, raising the profile and appreciation of original Singapore theatre stories. Boon Teck’s artistic voice is distinguished by his strong visual and spatial aesthetics and bold theatricality, evident in productions such as ‘A Dream Under the Southern Bough’ and ‘The Crab Flower Club’. He investigates Singapore’s cultural heritage, especially that of its Chinese community, drawing inspiration from 䧬刼 (xiqu: Chinese opera). Through ventures
such as plotSEA, a pioneering cross-cultural programme in re-imagining South-east Asian theatre, he has also extended his practice to include regional forms and traditions. Through his leadership of Toy Factory, Boon Teck is committed to developing younger theatre-makers through platforms such as The Wright Stuff, a playwright incubation programme, and Direct Entry, a mentorship project aimed at nascent directors. His achievements reflect the evolution of Chinese theatre in Singapore and affirm his role in creating foundations that encourage younger practitioners in shaping new companies.