Synopsis

Three incredible acrobats dream up a stunning creation that insists on co-creating with them. A mannequin faces public flogging whenever the model and seamstress fail to measure up to a cat’s superior fabric scratching skills. An eight-legged octopus dance coach receives an unexpected lesson from a four-legged cat and dog who combine their limbs in a surprising way, creating a sum greater than its parts.

Step into ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre and embark on a journey through three whimsical and self-deprecating tales set in a pre-war Anglo-Chinese school. Puppet Origin Stories @ ONE-TWO-SIX: Persona Paradox marks Oliver Chong’s inaugural production as Artistic Director, bringing together fashion maverick Max Tan, avant-garde artist Rizman Putra, and daredevil Xyn Foo from Bornfire Circus for an extraordinary triple-bill.

Prepare to be captivated as they weave a narrative that unravels the complexities of identity and defies expectations through the art of puppetry.

ARTISTS’ LINE UP

Pretty Ugly by Max Tan
An Octopus, A Cat and A Dog Walk Into A Barre…. by Rizman Putra
I Am, Who I Am Not. by Bornfire Circus

PRETTY UGLY

Lead Artist
Max Tan

Performers / Puppeteers
Ellison Tan
Jo Kwek
Angelina Chandra

Puppets
Ah Where
Ru Xin
Meow Meow (Cat)

AN OCTOPUS, A CAT AND A DOG WALK INTO A BARRE….

Lead Artist
Rizman Putra

Performers / Puppeteers
Yazid Jalil
Darren Guo
Rachel Nip

Puppets
Octopus (Version 1)
Chewy
Angel (Cat)

I AM, WHO I AM NOT.

Lead Artist
Xyn Foo (Bornfire Circus)

Performers / Puppeteers
Myra Loke
Nachos
Lina Heng

Puppet
Sponge Girl

Artistic Director / Dramaturg / Set Designer
Oliver Chong

Lighting Designer
Faith Liu Yong Huay

Sound Designer
Ng Jing

Sound Associate
Ashley Fong

Set Coordinator
Bernice Ong

Costume Coordinator / Prop Master
Loo An Ni

Puppets Maintenance
Myra Loke

Production Manager
Lam Dan Fong (The Backstage Affair)

Technical Manager
Peter Chi

Production Coordinator
Cheow Jiong Ling (The Backstage Affair)

Stage Manager
Keira Lee

Assistant Stage Manager
Marilyn Ang

Crew
Georgia Sim (The Backstage Affair)
Kareen Low (The Backstage Affair)

Technical Crew
Ashley Fong
Zamier A Bakar
Darren Lee

Key Visual Photographer / Photography Archival
Crispian Chan

Key Visual Design
Sim Xin Feng

Videography Archival
Jai Rafferty