Puppet Origin Stories @ ONE-TWO-SIX: Only Puppets in the Building

SYNOPSIS
Every word from this line on is fiction and fantasy.

In 1992, some few theatre companies moved into a building. Unbeknownst to them, they were all puppets. But these puppets had a home, transient and volatile as it may be.

Some facts are present from this point on.

Curated by Core Team Member Ellison Tan, Puppet Origin Stories @ ONE-TWO-SIX: Only Puppets in the Building is an obsession about the puppets that live and breathe in the building and their vibrant yet volatile homes. It is also an invitation to reimagine the trials and celebrations of the theatre companies that first made art come alive here at ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre.

ARTISTS’ LINE UP
THE NECESSARY STRING
Written by Haresh Sharma
Directed by Tan Beng Tian
Performed by Mitchell Fang, Salif Hardie, Suhaili Safari

PENUNGGU / GUARDIAN
Written by Moli Mohter
Directed by Sindhura Kalidas
Performed by Fadhil Daud, Hairi Cromo, Rafaat Hamzah

CAT AND THE FACELESS MAIDEN
Written by Liz Sergeant Tan
Directed by Oliver Chong
Performed by Darren Guo, Periyachi Roshini, Vanessa Toh

PUPPET ORIGIN STORIES EXHIBITION
Conceptualised and curated by Ellison Tan, this exhibition focuses on the memories that still hold space within ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre. Through research and interviews with tenants and TFP Core Team Members past and current, uncover the histories, stories, and maybe tea that linger in this heritage building. Each recollection will be partnered with a puppet from the Puppet Origin Stories repository, and everyone is invited to witness how stories and memories intertwine.

THINGS TO NOTE BEFORE THE SHOW

VENUE:
Please note that the venue is not equipped with accessibility-friendly amenities. The show will require you to climb stairs and move around. We encourage patrons to consider these conditions carefully before purchasing tickets.

YOU ARE ADVISED TO BRING:

• Mosquito repellent
• Portable fan
• Water bottle
• Comfortable footwear

LATECOMERS:
Latecomers will be granted entry at an appropriate time.