November visited Pulau Ubin to experience Teochew Opera at one of the last freestanding wayang stages in Singapore.

The stage was set up by the troupe on Monday, the day before the actual performance. Even as I arrived, much activities were bustling backstage and on stage…

With the opera troupe momentarily installed at the stage, the entire Ubin Town seems to come alive, even for a tuesday public holiday eve. I have never seen the stage opened up or even visited backstage before but I got a treat today and fully covered the 4 corners of the structure like an excited fan who suddenly got backstage pass at the sydney opera house.

Read more about her account at Pulau Ubin Stories. She also has photos here.