Teatro La Plaza’s acclaimed production of “Hamlet,” featuring actors with Down syndrome, captivated audiences during a three-day run at the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026.
Singapore, May 2026 – The Embassy of Peru in Singapore has celebrated the successful presentation of Peru’s internationally acclaimed theatre company, Teatro La Plaza, at the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2026.
The celebrated production, “Hamlet,” was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre on 21, 22 and 23 May 2026, drawing audiences with its innovative and deeply emotional interpretation of William Shakespeare’s classic work.
Supported by the Embassy of Peru and presented in collaboration with Arts House Group, the production featured a talented cast of actors with Down syndrome who combined Shakespeare’s original text with their own personal stories and experiences. The result was a powerful exploration of identity, inclusion and the meaning of existence, offering audiences a fresh perspective on one of literature’s most famous plays.
Before arriving in Singapore, the production had already gained international recognition through performances at some of the world’s leading cultural venues. The tour included appearances at the Paris Autumn Festival in 2023, the Edinburgh International Festival in 2024, London’s Barbican Centre in 2025, and the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in New York City in 2026.
The production also received strong reviews from Singapore’s media, earning praise from both The Straits Times and The Business Times for its artistic excellence and emotional impact.
As part of the festival’s activities, Arts House Group hosted a special reception on 22 May attended by senior leaders, including Chairman Professor Arnoud De Meyer, SIFA Festival Director Chong Tze Chien, and Executive Director Sharon Tan. Peru’s Ambassador to Singapore, HE Fernando Quirós, also attended the event and joined festival representatives for the evening performance.
The evening concluded with an engaging post-show discussion that allowed audience members to interact directly with Teatro La Plaza’s artists, providing insight into the creative process behind the production and its message of inclusion and empowerment.
The Embassy of Peru expressed its gratitude to audiences in Singapore for supporting the event and celebrating a significant achievement for contemporary Peruvian performing arts on the international stage.
The successful staging of “Hamlet” at SIFA 2026 further strengthens cultural ties between Peru and Singapore while highlighting the global impact of inclusive and innovative theatre.
Source & Photos Credit: Embassy of Peru in Singapore
