Image of four people standing against a sci-fi background of pinks and purples, being showered with bananas

Image of two actors, smiling, raising their arms in the air.

Image of actors in rehearsal. One actor holds a light, while the others surround her with their hands on her head.

The Evolution Revolution by Kimberly Sim

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Absurdist

Singapore • Australian Premiere

'I'm just trying to make the world a better place for people like me:

Rich

White

Men.'

Meet Lord Pinkle Dinkle Smith III, Ruler of Asina - where citizens live in peace and there is 'no I in We'. But Asina isn't what it seems to be. Food is scarce, families are being separated, and, now, with Evolution Surgery, the people of Asina are about to lose their body autonomy – and their buttholes.

From award-winning theatre makers Claire Glenn and Anthony Kelly, Singaporean playwright Kimberly Sim, and devised by Conundrum Theatre's Performance Ensemble, comes an absurdist critique of socio-political control, the ethics of power, the importance of personal autonomy, a media that is monopolised by a powerful few with a transparent agenda, and bananas. Lots of bananas.

Presented by: Conundrum Theatre

Conundrum Theatre creates exceptional, exhilarating, and explosive theatre works with young people in Singapore.

Founded by Claire Glenn and Anthony Kelly, Conundrum empowers young artists to develop skills in performance and theatre making, while giving them the space to be creative, express their views, and forge long lasting friendships. We play, experiment, build trust, take risks, and devise and present original theatre works.

Young people who work with Conundrum learn how to become better actors, develop self-confidence, build resilience, acquire social awareness, work as an ensemble, cultivate empathy, and have lots of fun while doing it.

“Fantastic theatre company…. Super creative, professional and fun. The shows are truly brilliant.” – Jennifer Clarke, parent.

Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

Brilliantly written piece of theatre devised by the young cast, knowingly funny yet frighteningly possible. - Mark Wickett, Stage Whispers
The precision, commitment and talent on stage has been shaped by Claire Glenn's detailed direction, making the whole offering very engaging. - Lisa Lanzi, Theatre Travels
This young but strong ensemble from Singapore delivers an absurdist take on our modern society and current political trends. - David Cronin, The Clothesline