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INVISIBLE
ART:DIS & The Necessary Stage (Singapore)
Fringe Commission • World Premiere
Book Now↗Malini is a young disabled woman. She starts her new job as a hotel cleaner. She wants to do her best. A guest Anita loses an important item. This causes tension. Supervisor Safiah and hotel manager Jane try to calm everyone down. We start to see the hidden struggles of each person. This makes us question what disability means.
Invisible is written by Haresh Sharma. He has won many awards. It is directed by Sharma and Grace Kalaiselvi. The actors are:
- Dalifah Shahril
- Deonn Yang
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Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon
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Periyachi Roshini
Invisible is an exciting work that looks at ideas of:
- disability
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being able to imagine what someone else is feeling
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how people have problems that are not seen or talked about
After the 8pm show on 22 and 24 January 2026, there will be a talk with the artists. If you need speech to text interpretation for the talk, please email us at info@singaporefringe.com by 5 December 2025.
Artist Statement
Invisible is the story of Malini. She is a young disabled woman. She starts her new job as a hotel cleaner. Through Malini’s story, playwright Haresh Sharma looks at the challenges of disability. A guest Anita loses an important item. Things get tense between Malini and Anita. It shows how both women have hidden struggles.
This show is directed by Sharma and Grace Kalaiselvi. It looks at being able to imagine what someone else is feeling. Many people have problems that are not easily seen. We think about disability in fixed ways. This work asks us to think about those who face such difficulties. With these stories, the play hopes we will be more kind to each other. Everyone should feel included and understood.
The creators hope this work will make some changes. Disabled people deserve rights and to be known. We should talk about and support them more.
When Malini, a young disabled woman, starts her new job as a hotel cleaner, she is determined to do her best. Tensions rise when guest Anita loses her prized possession. Supervisor Safiah and hotel manager Jane attempt to diffuse the situation. However, the characters’ hidden struggles begin to surface, unveiling deeper questions about what disability means.
Written by award-winning playwright Haresh Sharma and co-directed by Sharma and Grace Kalaiselvi, Invisible is a compelling exploration of disability, empathy, and the unseen and unspoken personal battles many of us face.
There will be a dialogue with the artists after the 8pm performance on 22 and 24 January 2026, with speech to text interpretation available upon request. Please email your request to info@singaporefringe.com by 5 December 2025.
Artist Statement
In Invisible, playwright Haresh Sharma explores the complexities of disability through the story of Malini, a young disabled woman starting her new job as a hotel cleaner. The narrative unfolds when tensions rise between Malini and guest Anita over a lost possession, revealing the hidden struggles of each character. Co-directed by Sharma and Grace Kalaiselvi, the play examines themes of empathy and the often-unseen battles individuals face in society. It challenges assumptions about disability and encourages audiences to engage with the realities of those who are marginalized. By highlighting these personal stories, Invisible fosters a culture of inclusivity and understanding, reminding viewers of their shared humanity. Through this compelling work, the creators aim to inspire dialogue and advocacy for the rights and recognition of disabled individuals within the community and the world at large.
Dates & Duration
21 – 24 January 2026, 8pm
24 – 25 January 2026, 3pm
75 minutes with no intermission
Venue
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Tickets
$38
*20% discount for students, NSF, senior citizens and PwD cardholders
*10% for Esplanade&Me members
Eligible for SG Culture Pass credits! Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for ticket purchases. Visit sgculturepass.gov.sg for more information.
Rating
To be advised
Accessibility Features
· Open captions in English for all performances
· Embedded narration in English for all performances
· Relaxed performance on 24 January 2026, 3pm
· Speech to text interpretation for post-show dialogue upon request
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