The Thrill of Seeing Theatre In-Person and Online
Like many people, I have been reflecting a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reflecting on what I enjoy and why I enjoy it. With the majority of theatres physically closed since March 2020, it has given me the time to think about what makes theatre so enjoyable? For me it is really hard to put my finger on because for as long as I can remember theatre has been my passion and it’s something I can’t really put into words. Theatre has the power to transform, educate, inspire and escape you from your everyday. It’s ability to adapt to the times, reflect shifting social and cultural attitudes as well as trying to understand our past has meant it is still as relevant today as it has always been. In this article I wanted to shine a light on unique theatre experiences over the last few months that have bridged the gap between the live and digital spaces.
E-hui, Independent Lighting Designer and Digital Stage Technician
E-hui is an independent lighting designer and digital stage technician currently based in Singapore. She creates art mostly in theatre and dance, and more recently theatre for young audiences. Passionate about the melding of art and science in theatrical production, E-hui often approaches artistic creation from a practical and problem-solving perspective, and especially loves to collaborate with like-minded artists to produce works that inspire the audience to reflect and enact positive change.