Synopsis

Adapted from a classical Chinese epic, Journey to the West: Treasures from the Dragon Palace is the story of Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his master Xuanzang, and his friend Pigsy. Follow the powerful but rebellious Monkey King as he goes on a quest around the Earth and the Heavens to hunt down the perfect weapon to fend off evil.

Watch the legendary story of the Monkey King come alive through an array of traditional hand puppets and puppetry techniques. The audience will be invited to participate in an interactive hands-on segment to learn more about the evolution of traditional hand puppetry and its techniques.

Playwright and Director
Chong Tze Chien

Sound Artist and Music Composer
Darren Ng

Set Designer
Wong Chee Wai

Lighting Designer
Lim Woan Wen

Performers and Puppeteers
Ang Hui Bin
Jo Kwek
Myra Loke
Tan Beng Tian
Tan Wan Sze

Stage Manager
Lam Dan Fong

Assistant Stage Manager and Sound Operator
Daniel Sim

Props and Puppet Maintenance Team
Tan Beng Tian
Tan Yi Kai

Special Thanks
Ang Hui Bin
Daniel Sim
Ellison Tan
Koh Wan Ching
Merissa Tang
Myra Loke
Natasha May Pang
Phua Yun Yun
Shang Dianjun
Tan Xiang Yi