Stories fuelled by estrogen, testosterone and rage.
Co-ordinated by Paul Falzon
2nd to 5th October 2003.
AGF Theatre, Alliance Française.
three new one act plays that illuminate yet cut across the distinctions between age and gender.

Focusing on emotionally charged true stories, crumbling stereotypes and political intrigue, man.woman.child challenges with its social commentary and beguiles with moments of wit and savage humour.

A challenging and provoking series of original plays, exploring the unique stories that evolve from the boundaries of age and gender.
Devised in collaboration with the actors and professional writers.

‘child: the protector’
Performed by Harris Jahim
Written and directed by Paul Falzon

A girl is abused for five years by the people supposed to care for her. A prosecutor channels his rage to bring the perpetrators to justice. A perpetrator lies unrepentant in jail. And an ordinary man becomes the protector of a gift; the chance for a normal life. Based on a high profile local case, this one man play explores how trauma affects the individual. How it can lead one man down an accidental path leading to righteousness and another down a calculated path, leading to perversion.

‘woman: the perfect shoe’
Performed by Sheela Narayanan
Written by Verena Tay
Directed by Paul Falzon

You’re a postmodern Singapore Girl looking for the perfect pair of low heeled, black leather pumps. The trouble is, you have size 40, 41 feet! You suffer from toe cramps, calluses and a sister who won’t invite you to her wedding until you replace your comfy track shoes for the pair of your dreams. What to do? This lively one woman play—performed with success in both Singapore, New Zealand and Norway—tackles the ongoing struggle with footwear blessed with more fashion than sense.

‘man: coffee with chris’
Performed by Ferlin Jayatissa and Harris Jahim
Written and directed by Paul Falzon

Chris is an intelligent writer who’s going places. Well, he was going places until his second novel bombed. Never mind! He’s just written his third and it’s bound to get noticed (by all the wrong people). Will he win his agent’s trust and gain immortality, or will he be stuffed into bargain bin obscurity? The answer lies in a cup of coffee, with Chris.