Brainstorm

Localised from the findings of leading neuroscientist Professor Sarah‑Jayne Blakemore who describes the adolescent brain as being “still under construction,” particularly in regions responsible for decision‑making and social understanding, Brainstorm is a unique theatrical investigation into how teenagers’ brains work, and why they behave the way they do. From 16 to 26 October, Gateway Arts will present Brainstorm at Gateway Theatre’s Black Box. This groundbreaking new production inspired by real-life experiences of Singaporean teenagers, offers audiences a raw, relatable look at the chaos, humour, and heartaches of growing up in today’s world — and it’s not just for youth, it is also suitable for parents, educators, and adults who just want to enjoy and reminisce about our past fun times and angst.

Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion led by TOUCH Community Services, to strengthen parent-teen communication through open conversation and shared reflections.

The Storyline: Inside the Storm of Teenage Minds

Inside every adolescent brain, 86 billion neurons collide, producing the intense changes that shape identity, emotion, and behaviour. From academic pressure and family dynamics to social media and screen-time addiction, Brainstorm explores the modern adolescent experience, giving audiences a chance to step into the minds of multi-racial youth in Singapore, with varying context to their challenges.

An extension workshop with local teenagers helped shape Brainstorm, creating a script rooted in real experiences in Singapore. As its reason for being, Brainstorm aims to encourage its teenage viewers to realise that it is alright to feel all the complex feelings that they’re feeling.

To bring these experiences to life on stage, the production will incorporate animated multimedia and live-streamed actor performances designed by Multimedia Designer, Genevieve Peck. Brainstorm also injects a touch of humour, with the characters even stepping into the roles of their nagging parents in a funny, self-reflective scene.

Why watch Brainstorm?

• Opening Conversations that Matter – each performance is followed by a guided discussion by TOUCH Community Services, for audiences to share reflections and access vital resources.
• Theatre as a Bridge to Understanding  – a tool for empathy, closing the gap between young people and adults in their lives.
• Reflecting Youth, Inspiring Change – the play challenges assumptions about adolescence and reflects the realities of today’s youth, while inspiring action, sparking personal reflections, prompting meaningful dialogue and encouraging communities to stand with young people.

For the latest updates, visit https://gatewayarts.sg/portofolio/brainstorm

Details on the Performances

Dates & Time:
17 Oct, 8pm
18 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
24 Oct, 8pm
25 Oct, 3pm (SOLD OUT) and 8pm

Ticket Price: S$45 (excluding SISTIC booking fee)*

Venue: Black Box, Gateway Theatre

*Do note that you can use your SG Culture Credits for this performance.

To purchase, please go to http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/brain1025

Images: Gateway Arts