The story so far
I quit law the same day I was was called to the bar in 2005, deciding to believe in the power of communication and connection instead of ''you're wrong I'm right''. And so I started telling stories instead, first as an actor playing everything from politicians to sex workers, and then as a writer creating scripts focused on identity - whether of heritage, gender, sexuality, age, or purpose. I also believe in sharing clients' stories, whether as a host for their programmes and events, or by crafting bespoke scripts and shows to help spread their unique messages all over the world.
I believe in the power of humour in everything I do, because if we don't laugh, we'll be crying all the time. And probably also because I went to clown school (Where my fellow Ecole Philippe Gaulier students at?)
Accolades:
Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2022 Best Actress
Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2022 Best Original Script (King)
Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards 2020 Best Actress
Popcorn Awards Edinburgh 2025 Shortlist for King (26 shortlisted out of 2000+ submissions)
Sydney Fringe Festival 2025 Best in Theatre nominee for King
Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow List 2020
Special Skills
Some unexpected things I've picked up and put in practice
I've been singing professionally for over twenty years, experienced in musical theatre, pop, jazz and classical styles.
I've trained in executing fight choreography, and graduated from the Sandbox Mentorship Programme as well as trained in basic Shaolin Quan
I'm multilingual, speaking English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese (JLPT level 2), French (conversational) and Korean (beginner)
"By turns laugh-out-loud funny and gut-wrenchingly painful, Tan's writing is as sharp as her performance"
Edinburgh Fringe Review
"Hysterical performance...cleverly delivered by the playwright herself."
Time Out Singapore
