Main Tulis Group

MTG organised a successful script circle in July 2021, in which public participants were invited to join in a script reading and sharing session. There were 5 participants who submitted scripts and 2 participants who observed/read. There was a mix of Malay and non-Malay participants. This event was done during pandemic restrictions, hence the number was kept small, ART tests were taken and social distancing was observed. This was their fourth script circle, in which MTG opens their sessions to fellow writers, actors and practitioners in Singapore.

MTG embarked on a new collaboration with Kuala Lumpur-based theatre company, Panas-Panas Theatre. Building on Panas-Panas Theatre's successful series of online reads titled Main Baca, MTG curated and presented a reading of eight scripts, one by each MTG member. This was held over three sessions and were attended by participants from Singapore and Malaysia.

Great feedback and healthy discussions were received based on the curated themes:

• Taboo Topics in Singapore Theatre
• Absurdism in Singapore Theatre
• Language in Malay Theatre

MTG has been nurturing a 5-year-long relationship with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Malay Language Society, mentoring students on their annual Pentas Budaya production. Each production explores challenging themes such as mental health, religion and sexual identity. Notably, the 2021 production was a 360-degree virtual video performance, resulting from a postponed live performance in 2020. MTG is pleased to continue their relationship in 2023 and support the passion and craft of a next generation of practitioners and arts lovers.