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Hangman

Two killers. One System.

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Two men dressed in white t-shirts against a dark grey background, stare intently at a rope noose hanging in the foreground, speculating who will be the next to be hanged.
Two men dressed in white t-shirts against a dark grey background, stare intently at a rope noose hanging in the foreground, speculating who will be the next to be hanged. Text in the top left corner reads

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Two men dressed in white t-shirts against a dark grey background, stare intently at a rope noose hanging in the foreground, speculating who will be the next to be hanged.
Two men dressed in white t-shirts against a dark grey background, stare intently at a rope noose hanging in the foreground, speculating who will be the next to be hanged. Text in the top left corner reads
  • Performed by: Avant Theatre and Language

  • Directed by: G Selva

What happens when a prison executioner tormented by guilt has a chance encounter with a sadistic serial killer?

Delve deep into the psyche of two killers in one system. The play takes the audience into the minds of our protagonists: an agonised prison executioner and a twisted serial killer. Traumatised by the nature of his job, the prison executioner is at the brink of insanity. The killer, driven by his obsession with the noose, sadistically uses the executioner’s fear and social conditioning against him to push him over the edge, ultimately leading to a shocking conclusion.

Combining an eclectic mix of dark comedy and absurdist theatre, Hangman challenges the audience's moral compass and explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the human psyche. The play poses myriad philosophical questions. Could we forgive the perpetrator? Should the death penalty be abolished? Should executing people ever be considered an occupation? Questions that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats, craving for more, and contemplating long after the curtains close.

This play is non locality or region defined.

About Avant Theatre

Connecting Through a Universal Language – ART

Avant Theatre emerged in Singapore in 2011 to reinvigorate and rethink the performance barriers between audiences and actors to forge closer ties between the performer and the observer. It aims to be a professional creative platform, showcasing commercially appealing productions and to be an exploratory artistic platform working in partnership with local and international arts organizations.

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