The Necessary Stage
The Necessary Stage Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
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Founded in 1987, The Necessary Stage is a charity based in Singapore, Singapore working on arts & culture, disability, lgbtq+.
The Necessary Stage (TNS) is a non-profit theatre company with charity status, based in Singapore. Founded in 1987 by Artistic Director Alvin Tan, it creates bold, inventive theatre that aims to touch the heart and mind. TNS organises and curates the Singapore Fringe Festival, an annual festival of live performances that presents socially engaged contemporary works and hosts panel discussions and artist dialogues for Singapore audiences. Its supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme.
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Singapore Fringe Festival
Arts & Culture · Singapore
Annual festival of live performances by Singaporean and international artists, focused on contemporary, cutting-edge and socially engaged works, with panel discussions and artist dialogues. The 2026 edition is themed on representation.
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National Arts Council, Esplanade, ArtsEquator, BinjaiTree
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