ABOUT US
Performing for a better society
by producing musical revues and shows that open social dialogues in the Singaporean community and promote multicultural interaction
Founder
Nathalie Ribette
Since its inception in 2006 SINGāTHEATRE has reflected the multicultural identity of its founder, Nathalie Ribette, who was born in France but has considered Singapore her adopted home for over 20 years.
A career chameleon
After 10 years in marketing and sales for international companies in Franceās health sector, Nathalie caught the musical theatre bug after relocating to Singapore in 1996. She launched her professional career in 1998 with a turn in Starmania, a rock musical staged at the Alliance Francaise. She has been directed by Selena Tan and George Chan, has shared the stage with Singaporean household names like Kumar and Hossan Leong and has toured with W!ld Rice.
From the stage to behind the scenes
In 2002 with stage experience under her belt and a pregnancy literally under her belt (her daughter Alice), Nathalie debuted as a producer/director with a Franco-Singaporean version of Notre Dame de Paris, the musical, at the Alliance Francaise, with the encouragement and guidance of her mentors in the field. Thus began Nathalieās artistic specialty of producing and directing musical revues blending French soul with Singaporean sensibilities. A Singaporean in Paris, sold out in 2010 and 2014, is the epitome of her creative genius.
Transmission and sharing as leitmotifs
As a teacher herself and a strong believer in the importance of performing arts as a powerful tool for boosting social skills and creativity, Nathalie launched SINGāTHEATRE ACADEMY in 2014, which offers classes to musical theatre lovers from all walks of life.
Music Lover
As a music lover Nathalie regularly sings professionally and knowing the healing power of music has been committed to bringing music to hospitals in Singapore for the past three years.
Awards and Recognition
Nathalie was recognized in 2007 by the American Womenās Association of Singapore (AWA) for her āextraordinary effort and outstanding contributions to the arts, culture and education in Singapore.ā In 2010 the French Minister of Culture and Communication, Frederic Mitterrand, honored her with the award of Knight in the Order of Arts and Literature. She has also been described by TimeOut as one of the few āfantastically capable foreign talents in Singapore.ā
Mission
Performing for a better society
Our mission is to be a creative platform that uses music and theatre to help shape an inspiring future
What we do
Shows
Singātheatre is recognized on the Singapore scene as a musical theatre specialist. We use primarily the musical theatre genre and music to bring social conversations and personal struggles to the stage. We take current issues in society, give them a unique perspective and make them resonate with Singaporeans.
Singātheatre has produced A Singaporean in Paris, A French Kiss in Singapore, 8 Women, La Vie En Rose, Forever Young & Souvenir.
Community Outreach
Beyond the traditional stage, SingāTheatre is committed to bringing music to everyone thanks to its various community outreach programmes with hospitals, namely MusicalRendezVous@NUH and MusicFest@SGH. We feel it is vital to provide cultural exposure to all, stimulating creativity, active citizenship and societal cohesion.
The Academy
Singātheatre gives theatre enthusiasts from all walks of life the opportunity to practise with and learn from professional artists through our high quality classes. Today, culture is not only recognised for its contribution to the formation of identities and a sense of belonging but also for its educational potential. As such, more than just offering technical lessons, we are exposing our students to the cultural value of musical theatre and real professional stage experience.
Our People
Singātheatre Board and Management
Board of Directors
Chairman: Stephan Repkow
Francois de Mouillac
Jean-Louis Michelet
Marine Stojanovic
Nathalie Ribette
Olivier Bendel
Zainudin Bin Nordin
Board of Advisors
Bruno Alen Lebon
TJ Taylor
Our Team
Artistic Director, Executive Director & Head of Academy
Nathalie Ribette
Company Manager
Syahindah Rosley
Communication & Development Manager
Felicia Foo
Project Manager
Alice Billy
Academy Admin and Production Executive Ā
Xavier Khoo
Musical Theatre Teacher (Early Years)
Shantel Leow
Musical Theatre Teacher (In Alphabetical Order)
Andrew Marko, Marissa Vojodi, Nadya Zaheer, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai
Our Partners & Friends
Our theatre company is in need of additional funds in order to accomplish its mission of performing for a better society
Singātheatre is a non-profit professional theatre company, and recognised as an Institution of Public Character (UEN 200615018Z). We are deeply grateful for all our successful projects thanks to the loyal support of our Friends and Partners, who have constantly believed in us and our mission.
Become a Friend!
If you wish to join us and help us shape an inspiring future in music and theatre, you can subscribe to our Friends Loyalty Program, and benefit from many advantages to thank you for your kind and generous support.
With the CMF, your cash donation will double in value for us!
Have in mind that your cash donation:
– will benefit from 250% tax deduction
– will be eligible for dollar-for-dollar matching the Cultural Matching Fund (CMF)
Become a Partner!
Singātheatre would not exist without the support of our corporate supporters and partners. Share our passion for the Performing Arts! Help us reach out to others in a fun, meaningful and creative way.
Our supporters choose to support us for one or several of the following reasons:
- Unique branding opportunity
- Hospitality programs with exclusive Meet- the- cast evenings
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee volunteering opportunities
- Nomination for Patron of the Arts
- Double tax exemption (without additional benefits )
For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
Thank you to all our supporters and partners since 2006 for your much-valued and generous support!
Our Supporters
ARTS FUND
BACHY SOLETANCHE
BOLLORE
CULTURAL MATCHING FUND
FRIENDS OF SING’THEATRE
INTERPARFUMS
JC DECAUX
LEE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL ART COUNCIL
NOVARTIS
ZUELLIG PHARMA
WEALTH MANAGEMENT ALLIANCE
Our Partners
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
CHAMPAGNE PHILIPPE GONET
EXPAT LIVING
LE PETITE DEPOT
PASSION CARD
WINE SELECTION
