THE MASK MESSENGER
Faustwork Mask Theatre, Canada
Masks, Comedy, Physical Theatre
Best for 7- to 12-year-olds
ACT 3 Theatre
If you have always thought that masks are only for
hiding and concealing, well, chances are you will be thinking differently after this
performance. The Mask Messenger brings together in a most engaging and interesting way,
monologue, comedy and theatre. Here, masks are used to provide a marvellously magical
performance. Their amazing ability to transform is simply remarkable.
TREASURE ISLAND
Story Theatre Company, Canada
Theatre
Best for 5- to 9-year-olds
Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum
Set in the days of sailing ships and pirates,
Treasure Island relates the adventures of Jim Hawkins and his search for the buried treasure of
the notorious pirate, Captain Flint. Pirates and hidden treasure come alive to stir the
children¨s imagination in this version with Story Theatre¨s fun and fascinating style.
THE FLYING BABIES
Drak Theatre, Czech Republic
Puppetry, Clowning, Visual Theatre
Best for 4- to 10-year-olds
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
This is a non-verbal performance for children
combining puppetry, clowning and visual theatre. Three actors as the babies tell their
poetic story about desire and love. The performers explore various ways of communicating
amongst themselves and with the audience (hey, watch out for that balloon coming
your way!). Wonderful shadow puppet effects, such as babies flying through the air,
sound and magical lighting all create stunning visual effects.
GO PINOCCHIO!
Theatre of Image, Australia
Music, Dance, Visual Theatre
Best for 4- to 12-year-olds
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
Go Pinocchio!
takes the audience on a wild ride
with lots of wacky adventures that make a wonderfully fun performance. The story is told by
a dazzling combination of text, visual imagery, music and projected digital
animation that provide scenic backdrops. All this, against a circus tent set, creates a richly
magical theatrical production.