12 Going On 13

When you’re standing on the edge… 

“I want to be anywhere else but here, 
Be anyone but me…” Shan 

12 Going On 13 will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in that space where the weight of expectations crashes against the waves of uncertainty. Where fears of failing and falling loom larger than ever. 

Meet Shan, 12 years old and on the cusp of something big. Her world is about to change – school, friendships, her parents’ marriage, and the overwhelming, unwanted task of growing up. It feels like she is standing on the edge of a precipice. 

This play takes its audience on the often complex and terrifying journey of adolescence, sifting through the challenges of change, while highlighting the often overlooked need to lean on one’s community. It is a story about finding the courage to step forward, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead. 

12 Going On 13 will make you laugh, cry and hug the people who matter to you. It is a timely reminder to seek help, find your footing, and know you are never alone. 

Written by Michelle Tan 
Produced by Priscilla Khong 
Directed by Ian Loy 
Starring Tan Rui Shan, Adib Kosnan, Tanya Ang, Jeremy Leong, Claris Tan (Musician), Johanna Van (Understudy), and Marcus Chiau (Understudy)