A national celebration of youth creativity, ensemble collaboration, and live theatre performance.
What Is TYFS2026?
TYFS2026 is Singapore’s biennial youth theatre showcase where students devise, rehearse, and perform original live theatre pieces.
It is a platform that nurtures creativity, communication, and character through the power of ensemble performance. Students explore storytelling through movement, voice, and collaboration, culminating in a national showcase that celebrates their artistic growth.
Key Focus Areas:
Live performance & ensemble storytelling
Creative expression & devised theatre
Communication, empathy, and collaboration
Values-driven learning aligned with MOE competencies
Why Live Theatre Matters?
Live theatre is one of the most powerful mediums for youth development. It teaches young people to listen deeply, respond authentically, and work together with intention. Through the rehearsal and performance process, students build:
- Confidence & Presence — developing vocal clarity, physical expressiveness, and stage awareness.
- Collaboration & Teamwork — learning to trust, negotiate, and support one another.
- Creative Problem-Solving — navigating staging challenges and refining artistic choices.
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence — stepping into different perspectives and stories.
- Resilience & Discipline — embracing feedback, rehearsing consistently, and growing through the process.
These skills extend far beyond the stage, shaping students into thoughtful, adaptable, and expressive individuals.
The TYFS2026 ‘Learning Journey’
TYFS2026 is designed as a structured, supportive, and inspiring creative journey:
- Devising Workshops
Students explore themes, generate ideas, and experiment with movement, character, and storytelling techniques. - Rehearsal Process
Ensemble work takes centre stage as students collaborate, block scenes, refine choices, and build trust. - Creative Mentorship
Theatre practitioners and educators guide students through artistic development and reflective practice. - Showcase Performance
Teams present their original theatre pieces to a live audience in a celebratory festival environment. - Reflection & Growth
Students articulate their learning, personal growth, and ensemble experience. Thus, reinforcing values and competencies.
For Schools & Educators
TYFS2026 supports schools in delivering meaningful, arts-based learning experiences that align with national educational priorities.
The Showcase Strengthens:
- Applied Learning through the arts
- Character & Citizenship Education
- 21st Century Competencies (communication, collaboration, critical thinking)
- Arts education and co-curricular enrichment
- Authentic assessment through performance and reflection
Schools often observe increased confidence, stronger teamwork, and deeper self-awareness in participating students.
Schools Taking Part in TYFS2026
Firstly, we would like to apologize to those schools that could not take part in this year’s event. Due to limited resources and time, we are only able to open 6 performing slots this year.
6 Schools & their performance piece title as follows;
- Christ Church Secondary Drama Club (Orphan of Zhao)
- Edgefield Secondary Drama Club (The Collectors’ Hearts)
- Hua Yi Secondary Drama Club (Lord of the Pies)
- Riverside Secondary Drama Club (No Man Is An Island)
- Woodgrove Secondary Drama Club (Pulse of the Past)
- Yishun Town Secondary Drama Club (Story of a Girl)
Note From Festival Producer
“TYFS2026 is a reminder of what happens when young people are given the courage to step into the light. On stage, they discover their voices, their strength, and the joy of creating something together. Live theatre has a way of revealing who we are — not through perfection, but through honesty, bravery, and connection.
This showcase is a celebration of every young person who dares to try, to imagine, and to stand beside their peers as an ensemble. I’m constantly moved by their heart, their resilience, and the stories they choose to tell.
I can’t wait to witness the moments they will create this year — the ones that stay with us long after the curtain falls.”
— Mohamad Faizal Festival Producer, TYFS2026
Meet The Team Behind TYFS2026
We would also like to acknowledge the Thespian Trainers who are unable to join us for this event but continue to support our work by managing Drama Training in schools not participating in this showcase.
- Wong Shao Qi
- Rebecca Burch
- Riduan (Wan Ahmad)
- Awal’liyah Ja’afar
Your contributions remain invaluable to the growth of our students and the success of our programmes.
Tickets Matters
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