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Uncle Hawker

by Gateway Theatre
24 - 25 May • 02:00pm
24 - 25 May • 05:00pm

Step into the world of a veteran hawker in this intimate play—a cacophonous hawker centre with as many captivating scents as there are sounds. Discover the joys and challenges of this dedicated hawker who has had to continually adapt to changing circumstances to keep our street food heritage alive.

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Do you know what it takes to keep our food heritage alive? Step into Uncle Lau’s world as he considers the fate of the stall he has been running for 35 years. The rent has gone up and his children have plans of their own. What will happen to the customers he cares so much about when he has to close down? What will occupy his time with when he doesn’t have his beloved stall to run every day?
 
In this intimate play, writer and actor William Tan brings you a tale inspired by the human stories behind Singapore's UNESCO-recognised hawker culture, highlighting how these culinary traditions remain vital through the daily work of dedicated individuals who serve as living repositories of cultural knowledge and technique.  Switching between dialect and English, and featuring familiar characters in the Hawker centre in the form of puppets, this is a story for anyone who would miss eating from their favourite hawker stall if it ever closed down!
Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre is an arts centre in the heart of Bukit Merah. Within the building are a 922-seat Theatre and the 207-seat modular Black Box theatre, multi-purpose studio spaces, and a Sky Garden for open-air performances and events. Gateway Theatre is home to performances big and small, of various genres and styles. It is a place that allows artists to explore their creativity, and encourages the public to explore their imagination.




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