39. Darryl Lim of Split Theatre - Giving People a Voice in Singapore and How to Thrive in the Arts - Entrepreneur Podcast

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WE SPEAK TO: Darryl Lim

A performer, deviser, playwright and researcher. In 2016, he founded Split Theatre, a Singapore theatrical production house that focuses on developing stories from the personal experiences of its actors, with an emphasis on creating original, process-driven and ensemble-focused works. 

He is hosting the "Don't Cancer Me Can" production will run from 18 - 21 December at The Arts House (2pm and 8pm shows for 18th - 19th, and 8pm shows for 20th - 21st), with ticket prices going for S$35.00 each. Tickets  here: https://tinyurl.com/DontCancer-Split 

He is also hosting a 10-week Work On The Self Program.

DRINKING:

• David: Three Foxes Negroni
• Terng: Blue Moon Belgian White 300 mL
• Darryl: Pokka Oolong Tea

WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Why and how he started Split Theatre
• How Split Theatre is giving the people of Singapore “a voice”
• The “you matter’ philosophy
• How participating in Split Theatre works
• David’s fascination with Leonardo DiCaprio
• The teaching style of Jerzy Grotowski
• Split Theatre’s 10-Week Work On Self program
• Jokes about MLM (Multi Level Marketing)
• How Split Theatre markets itself
• Darryl’s experience with lymphoma
• Using theatre to discover who we are and accepting other people

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• Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
• I and Though by Martin Buber
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