NUS Arts Festival 2022: Blackout by NUS Stage

Justin wakes up after blacking out, with no recollection of who he is. He encounters a gaggle of characters who attempt to help him uncover his real identity. Some say he is a triad boss with a loyal sidekick. Others say he is an international pop star. A few say “he” is a “she”. A fish says… Justin talks to fish, apparently. Amidst these mind-bending journeys, a girl called Heather keeps showing up. She wants to break up with him in so many ways – over and over again. Could Justin still be in a coma, and having multiple nightmares?  Wait – just who the hell is Justin?

Directed by award-winning theatre-maker Chong Tze Chien, join NUS Stage in Blackout, a trippy black comedy about a tortured soul, plagued by identity crises and heartbreak. An exploration of the self, love and loss, the play looks at the splintered world inside and outside of Justin’s mind. As we dive deeper into Justin’s past, the darkness that envelopes him reveals itself. Follow along as he attempts to walk out of a funk and find light at the end of the tunnel. 

Advisory 16: Mature themes and strong language