9 June 2022 – 12 June 2022 @ Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Synopsis

SAtheCollective, Nine Years Theatre and T.H.E Dance Company join forces for the first time to co-create Windward Side of the Mountain, a site-specific production set in urban Asia.

You’ll find yourselves following a group of modern-day sojourners as they journey through various locations within Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. As they weather the ups and downs and the multi-dimensional mysteries of their uncharted journey to carve out a way of life, they find themselves on the other side of a legendary mountain — only to discover that this is the side where the wind bellows.

Incorporating contemporary music, theatre and dance, this artistic collaboration between three local arts groups of different disciplines celebrates the warmth, strength, and will of humanity.

Concept, Drama & Movement Direction: Nelson Chia, Kuik Swee Boon
Concept & Music Direction: Andy Chia, Govin Tan 

Text: Nelson Chia
Choreography: Kuik Swee Boon
Music: SAtheCollective (Andy Chia, Govin Tan, Vick Low, Natalie Tse, Anson Koh)

Co-Producers: Andy Chia, Mia Chee, Athelyna Swee 

Performers (SAtheCollective): Govin Tan, Vick Low, Andy Chia (Recording Artist), Natalie Tse (Recording Artist)
Performers (Nine Years Theatre): Mia Chee, Wendy Toh, Sabrina Sng, Nelson Chia (Voiceover)
Performers (T.H.E Dance Company): Ng Zu You, Klievert Jon Mendoza, Fiona Thng, Haruka Leilani Chan, Chang En

Lighting & Spatial Design: Adrian Tan
Costume Design: Loo An Ni
Sound Designer: Vick Low
Sound Engineer & Sound Spatial Design: Yong Rong Zhao
Hair: Dylan Chan
Makeup: Tinoq Russell Goh

Production Manager: Chong Jeannette
Technical Manager: David Li
Stage Manager: Marilyn Chew
Assistant Stage Managers: Abel Koh, Maureen Ni, Celine Liew
Wardrobe Manager: Beverly Liang
Lighting Operator: Koo Chia Min
Surtitlist: Tricia Chan

HollowBody Methodology Training: Kuik Swee Boon
Dance Technique Training: Kuik Swee Boon, Fiona Thng, Ng Zu You
Voice & Acting Training: Mia Chee, Nelson Chia
Music Training: Andy Chia, Govin Tan

(Source: Synopsis from Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Website and Credits from Nine Years Theatre Programme)


credits

Nelson Chia
Conceptualizer, Movement Director, Playwright, Performer, Voice Coach, Acting Coach
Kuik Swee Boon
Conceptualizer, Movement Director, Choreographer, Dance Coach
Andy Chia
Conceptualizer, Music Director, Co-Producer, Performer, Music Coach
Govin Tan
Conceptualizer, Music Director, Performer, Music Coach
Mia Chee
Co-Producer, Performer, Voice Coach, Acting Coach
Athelyna Swee
Co-Producer
Vick Low
Performer, Sound Designer
Natalie Tse
Performer

artefacts

Windward Side of the Mountain (2022), Programme
Programme for Windward Side of the Mountain (2022).
Nine Years Theatre
Recorded: 9 June 2022