| New York 2022 ISPA Congress– Gaurav Kripalani |
 Gaurav KripalaniArtistic Director Gaurav continues his 25-year involvement with the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), nineteen of which have been as its Artistic Director. During that time, SRT became the first Singaporean theatre company on Broadway in 1998 as Associate Producer on Golden Child, which went on to earn three Tony Award nominations. SRT has presented work by several renowned artistes including Peter Brook, Yukio Ninagawa, Simon McBurney, Yael Farber and Trevor Nunn. SRT was also a co-commissioning partner on the Bridge Project - a three-year, Sam Mendes-directed collaboration between The Old Vic in London and BAM in New York. Gaurav has commissioned and produced over a 100 local and international plays and musicals, including the highly successful musical, Forbidden City; and a biennial season of Shakespeare in the Park. He also recognises the importance of arts education, with SRT being one of the biggest producers of children’s theatre in Southeast Asia. Gaurav is currently the Vice-Chair of the ISPA Board, and most recently, served on the Board of Trustees for Shakespeare’s Globe in London. From 2018 to 2021, Gaurav also helmed the Singapore International Festival of Arts as its Festival Director. Presenter |
