A spark of curiosity takes Joshua UP & DOWN through the sky and under the sea; a fiery Auntie tries to reclaim her CHOPE-d kopitiam seat; a despondent Uncle begins healing from grief through an unexpected friendship with a puppy named RINGO; and a man and woman are locked in an absurdist romantic pursuit, filled with magical mishaps caused by a single HACHOOO.
Presented by The Finger Players, Puppets Encore! is a collection of four puppetry skits addressing themes of human connection, love, loss, and the joyful banality of quiet and profound ordinariness. In celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Puppets Encore! aims to create works that bring communities together. The non-verbal stories will be brought to life through various forms of puppetry, transcending language and age barriers. Puppets Encore! invites you to join us in celebrating everyday encounters through the timeless magic of puppetry.
Director, Playwright, and Set Designer: Oliver Chong
Sound Designer and Composer: Bennett Bay
Puppet Maintenance, Props Master, and Costume Coordinator: Myra Loke
Costume Designer: Yeo Fubi
Performers and Puppeteers: Angelina Chandra, Vanessa Toh, Vignesh Singh
Producer: Myra Loke
Project Manager: Tan Xiang Yi
Stage Manager and Sound Op: Ang Cheng Yan
Sound Engineer: Rosdi Subdi
Crew: Paige Nicole Low
Key Visual Designer: Jasper Lim
Key Visual Assistant Photographer: Clement Tan
Programme Booklet Designer: Jem Toh
Archival Photographer: Poh Yu Khing
Archival Videographer: Amos Poh
(Source: The Finger Players Website)