Main Season
Good, Night 2026
It’s bedtime—lights on or lights off? Two friends can’t agree. One feels calm and safe in the dark, ready to fall asleep, while the other is afraid and needs the lights on to feel secure. As the night goes on, their disagreement grows, and both struggle to explain how they feel. What should they do—and how can they understand each other? Good, Night. uses shadow puppetry to gently explore how children experience fear, comfort, and communication. Through the play of light and shadow, their thoughts and emotions come to life—turning worries into shapes, and imagination into stories on stage. This simple yet heartfelt story invites young audiences to reflect on their own bedtime feelings, while learning about empathy, compromise, and the importance of listening to one another.
The Legend of Nezha 2026
Step into a spectacular world of myth, magic, and heroism with Chinese Mythology Trilogy – The Legend of Nezha — a vibrant Chinese puppetry performance specially created for young audiences aged 4 and above, and perfect for families to enjoy together across generations. Born with extraordinary powers, Nezha is no ordinary child. Mischievous yet brave, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he learns to harness his abilities, face formidable foes, and ultimately rise above destiny to protect those he loves. This timeless tale of courage, identity, and redemption is brought to life through a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation.
The Nonya Nightingale 2026
Towkay Neo, a wealthy Peranakan matriarch, plans to divide her fortune among her three daughters, promising the largest share to the one who loves her best. When the youngest refuses to compete for her mother’s love, she is disowned, and after the elder daughters cast Towkay Neo out, the nightingale’s song is lost. Will mother and daughter be reunited, and will the song ever return?
A Legacy Steeped in Tea – A Tribute to 100 Years of Chinese Tea Merchant
Paper Monkey Theatre, in collaboration with Ombak Potehi from Penang, Malaysia, proudly presents一盏百年茶香A Legacy Steeped in Tea, a theatrical tribute to Pek Sin Choon, one of Singapore’s most cherished traditional tea merchants, celebrating a century of heritage and resilience in honour of SG60.
No Strings Attached 2025
No Strings Attached is an annual mini international puppetry festival organised by the Paper Monkey Theatre. The festival gathers reputable puppetry groups and artists from across the world. We have had the honour to host groups from countries such as Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, Taiwan and Thailand. This festival aims to promote puppetry to the Singapore audiences by providing a platform for them to experience various forms of puppetry. The international and regional groups perform in mime or in English, and this makes it accessible for audiences to enjoy and understand puppetry as an artform. The Paper Monkey Theatre hopes to encourage interest and deepen the appreciation of the craft of puppetry through this exposure.
Dragon Dance 2025
Long ago, in a rural village, farmers celebrated their harvest but forgot to thank the heavens for the favourable weather and bountiful year. Angered by their ingratitude, the Jade Emperor commanded the Dragon King not to send rain to the human world for three years! Moved by compassion, the kind-hearted Dragon Princess secretly lent a helping hand to the people. When the Jade Emperor found out, he was furious and sent heavenly soldiers to capture her. The villagers, wanting to repay her kindness, racked their brains for ways to rescue her. Can the Dragon Princess escape her fate? From 1 September, use SG Culture Pass credits for Dragon Dance tickets!