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. A man holding onto a teapot, surrounded by hand puppets, of characters from journey west, boys and girls are eagerly looking at them

Date & Time:
21, 22 & 23 November 2025
10:15am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:45pm & 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Duration of show:
Approximately 1 hour

Venue:
Goodman Arts Centre
The Artground, 90 Goodman Rd, #01-40 BLK J, Singapore 439053

Ticket Price:
$25/pax

Early Bird Price (3 October – 1 November):
15% early bird discount ends on 2 Nov Sunday

Language:
Mandarin, Hokkien, Bahasa Indonesia

– Free seating: First come first serve basis.
– Tickets are needed to enter the White Box in The Artground for all performances.
– The Artground opens 30 min before the showtime for all to enjoy the available activities.
– Workshops are available after each performance for ticket holders only.
– To enter The Artground, all audiences must wear socks.

Admission Rules
Rating/Age Limit
– Admission is subject to tickets produced at the White Box entrance.
– Infants in arms or children below 3 years old shall not be admitted but they can enjoy the activities at The Artground.
– Children aged 3 years old and above must book tickets for admission.

Late Seating Advisory
– You are strongly advised to be seated before the performance start time.
– Latecomers will be admitted during suitable breaks, if any.
– Exceptions may be made at Paper Monkey Theatre’s discretion depending on the nature of the performance

Photography/Video Recording Rules
– No unauthorised photography, video and audio recording is allowed for this event.
– Please note that photographs and videos of patrons may be taken at this event for use in our archival and publicity material.

Help Us Keep Everyone Safe
– Strictly no food & beverage allowed in the performance venues.
– Stay at home if you’re unwell.

Theme for this year festival:

Uniting Generations, Preserving Potehi

Journey West Trilogy
西游三部曲

Join us on an extraordinary journey as Potehi puppeteers from different countries present their own interpretations of the legendary Monkey King. Experience the magic of puppetry through both traditional artistry and modern storytelling, in a vibrant showcase of cultural creativity and imagination.

Paper Monkey Theatre proudly presents No Strings Attached 2025, a vibrant celebration of puppetry traditions and contemporary storytelling from across Asia. This year’s edition features an exciting line-up of master puppeteers, performances, and workshops that bridge cultures and generations.

From Taiwan, the renowned Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company (真快樂掌中劇團) brings the epic tale of The Crimson Boy (红孩儿), showcasing the rich artistry and theatricality of traditional hand puppetry. Joining from Indonesia, Sanggar Wayang Potehi Siauw Pek San (萧八仙) presents a unique potehi performance Mount Fiery (火焰山) in Bahasa Indonesia, blending Chinese heritage with local cultural flavours. Representing Singapore, Paper Monkey Theatre stages The Web of Deceit (盘丝洞), a dynamic interpretation of a classic tale, reimagined with creativity and flair.

Audiences will also have the chance to take part in hands-on workshops, from puppet-making to learning how to perform with potehi, offering an immersive experience into the magical world of puppetry.

No Strings Attached 2025 continues to be a platform where stories, traditions, and artistry connect, inspiring young and old alike through the universal language of puppetry.

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