Theatre review
Ants Chua’s debut Common Room is an anti-drama about how queer youth talk and play
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Siti Sara Hamid (left) and Genevieve Tan in Common Room, staged by Checkpoint Theatre.
PHOTO: CHECKPOINT THEATRE
- Common Room is a debut play by Ants Chua that depicts the casual, everyday lives of two queer housemates navigating youth challenges in Singapore.
- The play uses natural dialogue, humour, and queer culture references to explore themes like coming out, societal pressures, and mental health.
- Its relaxed style contrasts with other local plays, offering an authentic, anti-drama snapshot of queer youth seeking a future beyond political struggles.
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Checkpoint Theatre
Drama Centre Black Box
July 16, 8pm
The meandering conversations of two housemates in their rented apartment are the substrate of this play by debut playwright Ants Chua, which unfurls at a leisurely, syncopated tempo.