An international theatre arts conference with a special focus on practices in South East Asia.
Beginning in 2011, the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference is a biennial international theatre arts conference organised by SDEA with a special focus on practices in South East Asia. The conference invites a diverse range of researchers and academics in drama education as well as practitioners, teaching artists, community leaders and more to exchange practices and explore new possibilities in drama education and beyond.
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2025All Aboard! - Navigating Crosscurrents of Theatre Arts Practice and BeyondThe Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) presented the Theatre Arts Conference 2025 (TAC 2025), held in Singapore from July 17-19 2025. Participants will explore critical aspects of theatre arts through a multifaceted lens, challenging traditional paradigms and fostering innovative approaches. The conference encourages a balanced exploration of traditional knowledge alongside the creation of new insights, promoting Southeast Asian perspectives and content. Drawing inspiration from concepts such as ‘un-curating’, ‘de-colonizing’, and ‘un-learning’, TAC 2025 aims to ignite conversations that transcend established methodologies and embrace emerging trends. This platform encourages critical reflection, collaborative learning, and forward-thinking dialogue, aimed at shaping the future of theatre arts education and performance practices in a global context. You may view the full schedule here |