This pioneering study provides an essential guide to the formative years of Drama Box a leading Chinese language theatre company in Singapore How Wee Ng presents a compelling narrative of how Drama Box has emerged as a prominent force in the field of theatre for social intervention effectively amplifying the voices of marginalised communities and establishing itself as a foremost advocate of cutting edge socially oriented artistic practice Ng s in depth analysis of Drama Box s most influential works during this pivotal period and his meticulous examination of the social political and economic contexts of their productions illuminate the remarkable balance the company has achieved in its engagement with government policy censorship and financial imperatives while fiercely defending its artistic autonomy As well as unveiling the remarkable history of Drama Box the book offers readers a unique lens through which to understand the complex relationship between the arts and state authority and the broader socio cultural and political landscape of contemporary Singapore Drama Box and the Social Theatre of Singapore Cultural Intervention and Artistic Autonomy 1990 2006