The Secret of Laughter
March 7th to 19th
A brand new play for children and families
Alliance Francaise Theatre.
“You don’t reach Serendip by plotting a course for it. You have to set out in good faith for somewhere else and lose your way…”
Devised by the cast and directed by Brian Seward
Featuring Candice de Rozario, Adelynn Tan, Elnie Mashari and Charlotte Chiew
Music design by Joyce Teo
Going all the way back to the dawn of storytelling, The Secret of Laughter is a fascinating, funny, physical exploration of the way we sometimes find wonderful things when we least expect. Inspired by the VERY FIRST folk tale ever recorded, interweaving folk tales from India, Persia, and others.
We use a madcap mixture of mime, physical theatre and live music – colourful costumes and maybe just a little puppetry to tell the story of The Three Princes of Serendip, and how they went on a quest for one thing, and on the way found another – even better than the first.
The original story inspired the creation of a brand new word in the English dictionary – “Serendipity” which means “A happy accident”, or “an unlooked for discovery”.
Recommended for children from 4 years to 16 years, and grownups with a sense of humour, there will be very little dialogue – we let the actions speak for themselves. For the younger ones it will be colourful, fast paced and fun. If you are older, there will be some searching questions to think about; a challenge to your creativity and an encouragement for you too to think outside the box, and spot those “happy accidents” when they happen to you. Maybe you will discover for yourself, your very own “Secret of Laughter”. Don’t miss what promises to a fascinating and fun show for all ages.
Recommended for children from 4 years to 16 years,
and grownups with a sense of humour.
There’s also an exciting range of Drama and Puppetry workshops you can attend either as part of the whole theatre experience, or as an excursion in their own right. (Available for group bookings of 5 persons and above only.)
Where are the performances? AGF Theatre, Alliance Française, 1 Sarkies Road
A two-minute walk from MRT Newton, buses 66, 67, 170, 171.
Tickets $18, family package (2 adults 2 children) $60
Contact I Theatre direct for Special Educational Establishment offer with free tickets for teachers.
This programme is supported by the NAC Arts Education Programme.
