Scaredy Kat Presents

A Youth Theatre Story About Anxiety, Courage and Creativity

Gateway Arts’ latest youth theatre production Scaredy Kat Presents arrives in Singapore this May with a multimedia-driven performance that explores how young people experience fear, friendship and self-doubt. Directed by award-winning theatre-maker Yvan Karlsson and written by playwright Janine Sobeck Knighton, the production blends live performance with stop-motion animation and puppetry to bring the emotional world of its young protagonist to life.

The story follows Kathryn, a girl who has lived with anxiety since childhood. She finds comfort in creating stop-motion films inside her room, building a miniature world where she can safely express emotions she struggles to articulate in real life. When a new classmate enters her carefully controlled space, Kathryn must decide whether she is ready to step beyond fear and embrace change.

Multimedia Storytelling Designed for Young Audiences

This production marks Gateway Arts’ first theatre project to integrate live visual feeds and stop-motion filmmaking into its storytelling. A specially created stop-motion sequence featuring handcrafted puppets offers insight into Kathryn’s inner emotional landscape, reflecting themes of insecurity, loneliness and courage.

Alongside the animated elements, larger-scale puppetry appears within the live performance itself, creating a layered theatrical experience that communicates feelings visually rather than relying purely on dialogue.

The result is a performance designed to resonate with young audiences navigating uncertainty while also helping parents and educators better understand how children process anxiety and self-confidence.

Supporting Conversations About Mental Wellness

Each performance will be followed by a facilitated post-show discussion led by TOUCH Counselling & Psychological Services. These sessions provide audiences with opportunities to reflect on themes such as social anxiety, peer pressure and emotional resilience, while offering practical perspectives from mental health professionals.

Through storytelling and guided reflection, Scaredy Kat Presents aims to create a shared space for families, educators and young people to talk more openly about emotional wellbeing.

Who Should Watch This Performance

Recommended primarily for audiences aged 10 to 14, the production is also suitable for parents, educators and anyone interested in stories about growing up, friendship and overcoming fear. The show runs for approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

Event Details

Performance Dates (Public Shows)
23 May 2026 – 3:00pm, 7:30pm
24 May 2026 – 3:00pm
29 May 2026 – 7:30pm
30 May 2026 – 3:00pm, 7:30pm
31 May 2026 – 3:00pm

School Shows
21, 22, 25, 26 and 28 May 2026

Venue
Gateway Theatre Black Box
3615 Jalan Bukit Merah
Singapore 159461

Ticket Prices
Early Bird: S$36 (excluding booking fees)
Standard: S$45 (excluding booking fees; eligible for SG Culture Pass)

Registration Link
https://gatewayarts.sg/portfolio/scaredy-kat-presents

Images: Scaredy Kat