The Coffin Is Too Big For The Hole

I don't know why, but it keeps coming back to me. This dream. 

Every time I get frustrated, it comes back to me.

It's the funeral. My grandfather's.

I mean if this is your father, your grandfather, or your granduncle getting buried and his coffin won't fit into the grave, what do you do about it?

A classic piece of Singapore theatre, The Coffin Is Too Big For The Hole was written in 1985 by theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun — widely regarded as the founding father of Modern Drama in Singapore.

The timeless comedy is a powerful allegory on what it means to be of a "standard size". Written in an engaging conversational style, the monodrama invites audiences into the shoes of the narrator as he explores the struggles and dilemmas that come with making big decisions. 

To deepen engagement, a post-show discussion will be facilitated by our performers for students to reflect on the complexities behind the decisions we make. What are the choices you make when things are not "one-size-fits-all"?