Mystical Myths 4
Blackbox , Drama centre,
100 Victoria Street,
##03-01 Singapore, 188064 Singapore
8th, 9th and 10th October, 2026
8th October – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm,
9th October – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm,
10th October – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Multi-Ethnic Theatre Productions
Mystical Myths 4
V.K. Santosh Kumar- Editor, TABLA -SPH
MYSTICAL MYTHS-season 4
Four acts, four different theatrical experiences, and one common thread of mystery.
That was the intriguing proposition behind Mystical Myths – Season 4, which concluded its three-day run at the Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building, on Oct 10.
Conceptualised and produced by festival director Monisha Charan under Izaara Creative Productions, the festival brought together original short plays, improvisational comedy and live music, all accessible through a single ticket.
For Monisha, who has produced and directed theatre since 2009, the festival represents a longstanding ambition.
“Having produced and directed theatre since 2009, I realised no English festival brought all cultures together on a single stage,” she said.
That prompted her to establish Mystical Myths in 2019 as a multi-ethnic English-language theatre festival.
The fourth season featured two 30-minute plays, an interactive improvisation segment and a musical finale
- Re-Union -written and directed by Vishal Khatri: A reunion of four former schoolmates takes a dark turn, blending drama, classical dance, and supernatural intrigue to explore how unresolved relationships return to haunt us.
- The Unfinished Play -written and directed by Gauri Shrivastava Gupta: An ordinary theatre rehearsal turns sinister as an unseen force manipulates the actors, exposing backstage anxieties, rivalries, and fragile relationships.
- Once Upon a Myth -by NUS Improv- conceived by Monisha Charan: An unpredictable, humorous improvisational piece rooted in a Chinese proverb, where audience suggestions are transformed into spontaneous stories.
- The Phantom Melodies -featuring Ambar Ghosh and Shalabh Ocean: A gentle musical interlude featuring a medley of English and Hindi songs that maintained the festival’s lingering atmosphere of mystery and fantasy.
Monisha’s vision and objective were to present “four acts, all varying from each other yet intertwined by a mystical thread”
The format’s strength was its diversity, though bringing together scripted drama, spontaneous comedy, and music inevitably required careful transitions and coordination.
Maintaining cultural authenticity was equally important.
Monisha acknowledged that adapting stories from different traditions into English could sometimes diminish their original nuances, requiring sensitivity in presentation.
The event was graced by Mr Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Federation
Nevertheless, Monisha said audience feedback had been tremendous, with positive responses during post-show interactions and through social media and personal messages. The biggest compliments came from 1st time viewers and others who saw it and called out to me at events and occasions to congratulate and ask about season 5.
Beyond the individual performances, Mystical Myths demonstrated the value of providing a common platform for established and emerging artistes from different genres and communities.
EVERYTHING IS A TEAM EFFORT, and i would like to acknowledge my co-creator this season, Vishal Khattri, my dear friend Gauri Shrivastava Gupta, and all the fantastic actors and support crew who gave it all to make this season a suceess.
Looking upward and onward to SEASON 5.
Testimonials
Risk-taking in theatre and presenting something new is always fraught with doubts and uncertainties. Yet it is this risk taking which breaks the mould and discovers new possibilities.
Monisha Charan, your Mystical Myths stood out due to its distinct vision of reaching out to the local audiences. Bringing the Chinese, the Malay, the Indian and the Western plays together was a beautiful weave that represented Singapore’s inherent fabric. I absolutely loved the ‘lady white serpent’, ‘the tape’ gave me goosebumps, the malay story brought a twisted taste of anger, dismay and pity (the actors were outstanding!), and the Indian myth Aravan was one I had not heard of before. Loved the grace Siddhi and her partner brought to the show. Take a bow Monisha! Well done.
Watched the very entertaining Mystical Myths. 4 beautiful stories, a fabulous cast and a kickass producer who always brings something different to the stage. Only 2 shows left. Catch the sheer magic of these myths!
Monisha always does something different on stage.
Kudos to her! Monisha, you should be very proud of how you have single handedly put together this amazing production. Kudos to your ever optimistic spirit. Looking forward to many more meaningful, different, interesting plays and events from Izaara Creative Productions!
Congratulations Monisha Charan!!
So proud of you Monisha! Congratulations! May you go from strength to strength! For those of you who haven’t seen it yet- last show tomorrow- Mystical Myths Goodman Arts Centre
Mystical Myths -From the caption to the stories and the performance of the artists themselves- absolutely loved it. Kudos to you, Monisha. So glad I came for it!!
A very big thank you to Monisha Charan and Izaara for always supporting ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Singapore) and all animal causes. A fabulous production.
Watched Monisha Charan’s MYSTICAL MYTHS was a truelly mesmerirising show.. Direction, Action, Costumes, Light-Sound ..everything was absolutely outstanding. Couldn’t blink for a second! It was an absolute pleasure to watch Monisha’s show.
Thank you for such pleasure and joy,eagerly await your next show !
Moshi staff night out yesterday to watch the very entertaining Mystical Myths of 4 multi-cultural plays with an awesome multi-racial cast.
Superbly entertaining!!
Congratulations Monisha Charan!!
The shows were superb and I enjoyed each and every one of them. Great concept .Congratulations Monisha
We loved it ! Congratulations Monisha
Congratulations! Amazing festival and strong performances
Interesting plays and good performances at Mystical Myths
Good show and a unique and interesting concept. Congratulations Monisha Charan and team
Experienced and loved the sheer magic of MYSTICAL MYTHS unfold live on stage this August. Conceptualised and produced by Monisha Charan. Await the next edition
Take a bow Monisha! ❤Congratulations on a super run of Mystic Myths 3! 👏
It is just amazing!!! loved the theme, twists and the stories. Amazingly talented cast.. enjoyed it all the way Monisha!!
And congratulations yet again on a super successful run of the mystical myths. I absolutely loved it
It was a pleasure attending the show. We enjoyed the dark side of Rapunzel & the dark humor of Chandrakant Patil 👌
Congratulations, Monisha Charan and Team, on a brilliant show
What a show-2 hours just flew by- can’t wait for season 5
Great creativity and Performances
Congratulations on an amazing festival and great lineup. Looking forward to Season 5
Absolutely loved it. Every act was commendable. Looking forward to Season 5
Take a bow Magical Lady of the Myths. What an epic event, the town can’t stop talking about it!
Hey the show was fabulous, Saanvi loved it too
Waiting for season-5