Jointly & Severably (2003)

INVITATION TO TREAT is the complete trilogy of plays by lawyer and acclaimed playwright Eleanor Wong. First staged in the 1990s, Mergers & Accusations and Wills & Secessions were two plays that made a huge impact on the Singapore theatre scene for their bold ideas, sparkling wit and incisively honest portrayal of the experience of a gay person’s double life in conservative Singapore.

A decade on and have things changed? We may have been busily "Remaking" ourselves, but really, does every Singaporean matter? Whether because of race, sex, age or occupation, some relationships are deemed taboo by society. So how do you fight for what is right for you. Can you? Should you?

Is Singapore ready for the World Premiere of Jointly & Severably, the much-anticipated final installment of Singapore's first TRILOGY of plays? 

This groundbreaking project by WILD RICE presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch all the THREE stylish, funny and moving plays that lift the lid on living and loving in the Lion City.

Jointly and Severably

Many years later, Sam, Ellen’s daughter, has graduated and is about to get engaged. Ellen’s long-time partner, Elizabeth, is lecturing at the university. When she falls for her research assistant, Natalie, who happens to be Samantha’s best friend, the game of Happy Families is shattered. To make matters worse, the authorities discover their illicit relationship.

Directed by: Claire Wong

Set Design by: Raja Malik
Lighting Design by: Suven Chan
Costumes Design by: Lai Chan
Music by: Wendi Koh

Produced by: Felina Khong

Starring:
Tan Kheng Hua
Janice Koh
Huzir Sulaiman
Melody Chen
Adelina Ong
Serene Chen
Loretta Tan

(Source: Wild Rice Programme)