Between the Lines - a Playback Theatre performance.

Cause I can't continue pretending to choose
The opposite sides on which we fall
The loving you laters if at all
No right minds could wrong be this many times
~ lyrics from Between the Lines by Sarah Bareilles

Caught between the lines of fire, choosing sides, feeling like we don't belong.

Making a stand, finding our voices, building a world without boundaries.

What are your stories of Between the Lines?

Watch as our performers transform your stories into improvisations of movement, music, and spoken word.

Listen as our community comes together and connects through our experiences living in this world. 

Friends from the Deaf Community are welcome to join us! There will be sign language interpretation and live note-taking. 

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Tapestry Playback Theatre Ltd is a non-profit community theatre company that bases its transformative work on the playback theatre form.

Our vision is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where stories surface and dialogues happen. Our mission is to establish playback as a transformative tool in community by training and supporting competent playbackers.

Tapestry is a Company Partner of the Centre for Playback Theatre (CPT) and a member of the International Playback Theatre Network (IPTN).

Photos from the Aug Open Rehearsal

The idea of open rehearsals has always been a platform for us to advocate for Playback Theatre, and to have a space for us to connect and play with people who have learnt Playback, but do not have a  group to practise with. 

Each and every time, we're touched by the generosity of people, and the oneness and feel of community that Playback can create. 

We truly hope this community grows. And more and more people will get to know this wonderful craft that can help make the world a better place. 

See you at our Open Rehearsals in 2018!

Coming together and connecting.

Learning about Corridors, a narrative short form used in Playback Theatre.

In an open rehearsal, anyone can take the stage and try out the different dramatic structures (forms) we use in Playback Theatre.

Thank you everyone for coming to our last OR of 2017. We're privileged to share this space with you, and to hear your stories. 

Tapestry's Appreciation Night 2016

Gratitude. 
Tapestry's annual Appreciation Gathering for family and friends. 
Stories.
Connecting another random group of people. 
Community.
When it's no longer random that we come together.

We started this annual affair 3 years ago, to take the time and thank our family and close friends who made sacrifices as we answered the call of Playback.

Since then, it's become a cosy night of food, drink and playback, and a great way to kick off the year!

Our newest recruits working together!

Happy birthday to the January babies!

So much love in the room!

A mix of old and new!

Playing games before we start.

Hanging on. =)

April Open Rehearsal is open for registration!

Hello everyone! 

Tapestry Playback Theatre is back with our 2nd Open Rehearsal of 2015! 

Join us from 7pm to 9pm on 25th April, at the Toa Payoh Central Community Club Dance Studio (Opposite the library, @ 93, Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319194).

Come and explore Playback Theatre, and have a chance to practise the different roles like the musician, the actor or the storyteller! 

If you are at all curious about what this form of community theatre is all about, join us and bring a friend too! 

We hope to accommodate as many of you as we can, but have limited space, so get your ticket below now! 

This event is free, but we hope you can help support our practice with a small donation. 

Thank you and see you soon! 

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Playback Theatre. The power of stories. Any story. All stories. Someone shares a moment, and the performers will playback it back, with movement, sound, music, cloth and embodiment. Any life moment is played - happy or sad, hilarious or humdrum. It can produce change, new insights and feelings, and even transformation, through the atmosphere of affirmation, creativity and reflection.

This event is supported by Toa Payoh Central Community Club and PassionArts.

Photos from Maybe If

2 wonderful shows. 2 different conductors. 2 delightful flavours. 5 sensitive & creative performers. Many wonderful stories from the audience. Thank you for being part of "Maybe If".

Warming up in the afternoon before the show.

Going through the paces for our opening stories.

Our musician Ying.

Today's colour is blue...

Laura, our wonderfully sensitive actor.

Jerry, one of the longest serving members of Tapestry.

Our audience members getting to know one another, by shaking hands with one another, winking, and a special sound and action greeting!

Playing a game with the audience before the show begins proper. We love our sporting audiences!

A Pair of Feelings.

What is your Maybe If?

3 solos. That wail in the box was unforgettable.

That moment, when we're all connected to one another. That moment, when we're connected by a story one of us shares. That moment, when there is no other.

July Open Rehearsal - Tapestry Playback Theatre

Dear friends, 

Open Rehearsal is back again on 26th July, 2014! 

Venue: Toa Payoh Central Community Club Dance Studio
Time: 7pm to 9pm

We welcome one and all to join our little community in exploring and practicing Playback Theatre in an open, safe and informal space.

Come and try out the different roles in Playback - the musician, the story-teller and the actor!

But do book your slot fast, because as much as we hope to accomodate everyone, our space is limited.

Go to http://www.amiando.com/ORJul to register now!

Please help support the practice of this community theatre with a small donation when you come.

Thanks and see you soon!

Tapestry Playback Theatre on AMLive Sept 4th.

Artistic Director, Michael Cheng, will be on AM Live tomorrow morning, talking about Tapestry's involvement in My Queenstown Festival. Other groups featured include the Quest Band and The Necessary Stage's Theatre for Seniors! Get your tickets from SISTIC!

Aug Open Rehearsal

Dear friends,

Thank you for joining us last month. Thanks to all who came. We had fun!

Let's gather again on 24th August and play with us!

We welcome one and all to join our little community in exploring playback theatre in an open, safe and informal space.

Come and be a storyteller, an actor or a musician! Or simply come and have fun! We are a bunch of friendly and cheerful people! :)

But do book your slot fast, because as much as we hope to accommodate everyone, our space is limited!

Register now at www.amiando.com/AugOR

We hope you can also help support the practice of this community theatre with a small donation when you come! Thanks and see you soon!

Open Rehearsal is back!

Dear friends,

We had a well deserved June Break and Open Rehearsal is back on the 27th July in the Dance Studio of Toa Payoh Central Community Centre!

Register now at www.amiando.com/JulyOR or you can click "tickets" on our Facebook page to register!

We welcome one and all to join our little community in exploring playback theatre in an open, safe and informal space.

Come and be a storyteller, an actor or a musician! Or simply come and have fun! We are a bunch of friendly and cheerful people! :) 

But do book your slot fast, because as much as we hope to accommodate everyone, our space is limited! 

We hope you can also help support the practice of this community theatre with a small donation when you come! Thanks and see you soon!

Photos from our last performance!

Tapestry Playback Theatre performed at Singapore International Foundation's A Theatrical Perspective:Making a Difference through International Volunteerism on 26th June 2013.

It was a wonderful night of humour and heart, manifested in stories of sacrifice, courage and personal growth.

Thank you SIF for giving us the chance to play back the stories of international volunteerism. =)

Photos can be viewed at this link!

Photos from our Open Rehearsals in the first half of 2013!

Jan Open Rehearsal - We began the year with a bang! Thanks to Toa Payoh Central Community Centre for providing us with the venue. 

Our next one was in March! It was so fun we forgot to take photos! Here's a few. =P

We had a final one in April before our shows in May and our mid-year break. We saw our biggest crowd yet!