Featuring:
I Theatre, Jumping Jellybeans, Gamelan Asmaradana, Sriwana, H.U.H, Katherine McLeod & Jeeva Raghunath
We are very proud to present to you – the very first The Asian Children’s Performing Arts Festival! Initially started as a segment of the National Library Board’s Asian Children’s Festival, this year it starts life again as a true festival of theatre, music, dance, mime, storytelling and multi-arts that incorporates Singaporean and regional performing arts groups.
There are over 60 performances for all ages. Some of the best professional groups from Singapore and the region are working together in a spirit of co-operation and support to present exciting, challenging and fun performances especially for children and families.
There’s also an exciting range of Drama, Music, Story Drama and Puppetry workshops you can attend too!
This year performances and workshops are ALL conveniently situated in one wonderful venue -
Alliance Française Theatre, right next door to Newton MRT and Hawker Centre, with good access for coaches and car parking.
Whether you are three, thirteen, thirty three or ninety three, there’s something here to thrill, tantalize and tempt you, so come along and join us in this great celebration!

Brian Seward – Festival Director

THIS YEAR’S LINE-UP
Grand Gala Evening!
12th November 7.30pm (One Performance Only!)
A celebration of all the good things to come in the very first Asian Children’s Performing Arts Festival, with some very special guests, and some extra special items, looking at both the past and the future of this exciting and challenging local festival for children and families.
You can expect songs, dances, storytelling, some VERY special music and some dramatic interludes. No – we won’t tell you more – you’ll just have to see for yourself!

Rainbow Fish 2 – An Ocean Tale
7th to 27th November 2005 Performances at 10.00am, 12.30pm, 3.00pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm
Suitable for anyone 3 years old and above
Inspired by the Rainbow Fish books by Marcus Pfister
Script by Brian Seward, Music by Belinda Foo
Come with us on a brand new adventure that’s even more exciting and full of fun than the first!
Based on two more of Marcus Pfister’s award winning storybooks, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! and Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave. Can the fishy team rescue their new found friend? And then... Can Rainbow and Blue somehow face up to the Monster in the Cave? You must come and watch to find out! Rainbow and friends discover how, when you face your fears of the unknown, they become a lot less scary, and easier to conquer. And on the way they find out about the damage that boastful gossip and lies can cause to friendship!
Like Disney, there will be something for everyone – a fun and lively story, with colourful characters for the young ones, an interactive and funny script for the older ones; and very valuable lessons for all – young or old.


Gamelan asmårådånå presents
Folksongs and Folktales of South East Asia
12th to 15th November 10.00am, 12.30pm, 3.00pm
Suitable for anyone 3 years old and above
Is it storytelling? Is it a concert? Is it a drama? It’s all of these and more!!
A wonderful introduction to the rich musical landscape of Southeast Asia, with songs and folk tales ranging from well-known folksongs to rarely-heard tribal music. Inspired by the traditional Southeast Asian pastime of storytelling accompanied by music, each performance will feature songs performed on authentic Asian instruments cleverly woven around stories and legends from the country of origin. Members of the audience will have the chance to join in with the actors and musicians in this truly interactive and amazingly fun hour of music, stories and laughter.

FunkDeGam!
18th November 7.30pm (One Performance only!)
Suitable for families, teens and adults
An exhilarating and electrifying performance, featuring contemporary expressions of music – fusing traditional gamelan instruments with a jazz combo of
saxophone, guitar, keyboard and drums. The performance features exciting interpretations of traditional gamelan pieces, original compositions and thrilling improvisations. Using jazz, rock and pop concepts together with a fusion of Asian and Western instruments, this concert is bound to give audiences a totally new perspective on what the gamelan can do!

Kids Company Magazine Presents The Jumping Jellybeans
In Terra Arata (Tilled fields)
21st to 24th November 3.00pm and 7.30pm
Suitable for anyone 6 years old and above
After bringing their immensely successful and wonderfully silly production ‘Jumping Jellybeans Investigative Company’ to Singapore
last year, this time they are back with a fascinating production for young and older folk alike. Taking their inspiration from the famous painting by Joan Miro, ‘The Tilled Field’ they have created a wonderful multimedia dreamscape. An exhausted farmer is resting below a tree. As he dreams, the animals of the painting come alive through original stories presented through imaginative physical theatre and projected animations. Combined with original and traditional music from Spain, Italy and Asia and modern and traditional dance, this promises to be a feast for the senses. The rhythm changes as moments of laughter follow high drama and silence follows shouts.
It’s all a dream, so don’t expect it to make sense at first; and don’t be worried that this fascinating introduction to the world of Modern Art might be too highbrow for you – the Jumping Jellybeans are expert guides!

SRIWANA Presents
Al Kisah…. Bawang Putih si Bawang Merah
(The Shallots Duel – The Myth continues… White versus Red, Evil versus Good)
26th, 27th November 7:30pm
Myths and legends are not mere entertainment or made up stories of the old. They also embody some important values in our cultures like courage, wit and honesty. Through these wonderful tales these values will continue to be upheld in our cultures.
In a re-enactment of the good old days, come and breeze through different scenes of kampong life and swing to the nostalgic music of classical oldies!
Be amused and entertained with the uniquely familiar sounds of yesteryear as the story unfolds and as you trip back down memory lane.
In this performance from our Children’s Workshop we will highlight the strength of good virtues. It’s a duel where the good always win! Laced with classical oldies and graced with charming moves of our youths and adorable frolics of the young ones, this is a performance not to be missed.

Inthegroove International presents Katherine McLeod in
Tooth Fairies from around the World
7th November 12.30pm. 28th, 29th November 3.00pm.
The tooth fairy is a mysterious night time visitor. What does she look like? Where does she come from? And what do children in India, Tibet or Africa do with their teeth when their teeth fall out? A unique show that explores tooth traditions from around the world. Children will be led into a dreamy landscape of costume, music, song, rhyme and rhythm. 45 minutes of audience interaction and participation , where you will discover more of the fascinating cultural differences surrounding this most important right of passage – losing those baby teeth!
There’s a wonderful follow-up workshop too, just after the performance. Book workshop places direct from I Theatre. Places are strictly limited!

H.U.H! presents
Swordfish! The legend of Bukit Merah
9th November at 4.00pm and 7.30pm
Written and directed by Brian Seward Music by Bang Wenfu
A fascinating musical re-telling of the famous legend, with an environmental twist, and something important to say to today’s youth in Singapore, presented by an enthusiastic and skilled group of primary school students. Energetic, challenging, fun!

Jeeva Raghunath - Roving Storyteller and Story Weaver
A storyteller by profession, Jeeva has represented India twice at the Asian Children’s Festival. She will be appearing when least expected, but most appreciated, and will weave her special story magic before and after certain theatre performances. You'll never know when she will appear - or disappear!

WORKSHOPS
There is an impressive array of workshops to be presented, for all ages. Check out the list below and see how! We require a minimum number of 5 participants to run a workshop – and numbers are strictly limited. Book direct with I Theatre.

Drums around the World Workshop For all ages above 4 years. Duration 1 hour
Learn to play drum rhythms from around the world! From the hypnotic rhythms of Bali to the dance rhythms of Brazil and Africa, this workshop promises to be fun and interactive. Drums provided. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets

Gamelan Workshop. For all ages above 4 years. Duration 1 hour
This workshop will introduce participants to the wonderful world of gamelan music. Participants will learn about the different instruments of the gamelan, and how they are played. Participants will then learn a simple gamelan piece. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets

Make your own shadow puppet or Wayang Kulit: For all ages above 4 years. Duration 1 hour
Learn to make colourful and interesting shadow puppets under the guidance of and experienced trainers. Using the techniques of traditional shadow puppetry, participants will learn how to create their own characters and get to take the puppets home. Materials provided. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets

Theatre 101 Backstage Pass - For 8 years old and above. Duration 1 hour
A specially designed practical workshop linked to the production, where participants can learn more about the processes that go on behind the scenes as well as backstage. We reveal backstage secrets of how the production is put together, including a look at lighting, set design, rehearsal secrets, and a theatre backstage tour. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets

Puppetry Workshop (Units for 4 to 8yrs, 9 to 13 yrs) Duration 1 hour
Participants will be given a brief introduction to Puppetry making and be introduced to the different forms of puppetry. You will learn how to make a simple puppet and be taught how to manipulate make it come ‘alive’ and give its own distinctive character voice. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets

Katherine McLeod Tooth Fairy Workshop (For 4 to 8 years)
This workshop is a follow up of the tooth-fairy show, and will give children the opportunity to explore the concept of a tooth-fairy, to draw and tell stories of their own imagined tooth-fairy, and to also do some singing, rhymes, rhythms, and movement. $15 per person, with free teacher tickets