Programmes - March On 2023

Esplanade Presents

Theatre

Come Back Home

An Esplanade Commission
Polyglot Theatre (Australia)

10 – 19 Mar 2023

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1hr

(Intermission: None)

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

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Photo Credit: Sarah Walker
Photo credit: Sarah Walker
Photo Credit: Sarah Walker
Photo credit: Sarah Walker
Photo Credit: Sarah Walker
Photo credit: Sarah Walker
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Cancellation Notice

Cancellation Notice

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the performance on 12 Mar 2023, Sun, 10.30am is cancelled. The remaining performances will continue as scheduled. Patrons who have purchased tickets to the cancelled performance will be contacted soon. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Synopsis

A call from above: come back home!

 

The cats know. The crow knows. The Karung Guni knows…

 

There’s someone missing.

 

Through stories and play, soon everyone will know who is hiding, who is lost and who is found.

 

Come Back Home is a tale that winds through the past and the present to seek out a child who went missing a long time ago. Immersive and theatrical, it draws on the experience of children and adult memories of being a child, to celebrate possibility, place and imagination.

 

Audiences will be invited to participate in the action as the story unfolds, taking their place in the activity of a vibrant community. When booking, families can choose to be in the seated auditorium (Observer) or on stage (Participant) amidst the adventure.

 

Come Back Home by Polyglot Theatre is an Esplanade Commission, co-produced by Polyglot Theatre (Australia) and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Singapore) in collaboration with artists in both countries.

 

Come Back Home was developed through a collaborative process of creation at a distance. Beginning in 2021, artists from Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Polyglot Theatre worked together to make a new, participatory experience for and with children.

 

In this creative experiment, the artists collaborated via remote digital connection and play: sharing skills, stimulating ideas and becoming a creative team. Collaboration with children took place in each country throughout the process.

 

There will be a pre-show activity at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre foyer 20 minutes before the performance. Do join us early to enjoy the activity.

 

Creative Team

Director - Sue Giles

Designer - Katrina Gaskell

Sound Designer/Composer - Glen Walton and Natalie Tse

Lighting Designer - Emanorwatty Saleh

Assistant Director - Sylvie Meltzer

Performers - Grace Kalai, Rizman Putra, Briony Farrell, Vignesh Singh

Stage Manager - Kaite Head
Assistant Stage Manager - Shivani Rajan

Production Manager: Evelyn Chia (The Backstage Affair)

Assistant Production Manager: Shadow Zeng (The Backstage Affair)

Producers: Julie Wright (Polyglot Theatre), Rachel Lim and Edlyn Ng (Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)

Advisory:

*Please select ticket category correctly when purchasing. No exchange or refund will be allowed once tickets are booked. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required for each attendee, including infants in arm. Families can book to experience Come Back Home in two ways:

 

Participants (On stage): Ticket holders participate actively in bringing the story to life, moving around the space, and joining the story as guided by performers. Recommended for children 5 years and up. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult participant.

 

Observers (Seated): Ticket holders participate in key moments to bring the story to life from their seats. Recommended for caregivers with infants and audiences who prefer to enjoy the experience as a piece of theatre.

 

Recommended Age:

5 - 12 years old (Participant ticket)

All ages (Observer ticket)

Admission Age:

5 and above (Participant ticket)

All ages (Observer ticket)

Language: English
Things to Note:
Accessibility: All our venues are wheelchair-accessible. We offer various services to support patrons with access needs. For assistance, please contact Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377. Concessions are available for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and one accompanying companion. To learn more, read our accessibility guide.
Ticketing: Prices exclude ticketing agent’s booking fees. Entry to performance venues is granted to patrons with tickets that have been purchased through authorised ticket agents only. Read about ticketing or check our FAQs.
For information about late seating, photography and more, please read our general advisory.
With the growing threat of online phishing scams, please remain vigilant. Use official ticketing channels such as Esplanade.com or Sistic.com.sg and check that you are on legitimate websites before logging in to book tickets.
Download Visual Story here

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Artist Information

Polyglot Theatre

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Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne, Australia, making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Their unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms, and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious theatres to the football grounds of regional Australia. Polyglot’s artistic and philosophical approach of child-centred practice has earned their strong reputation internationally as a leader in the theatre for young audiences (TYA) sector, celebrated for creating distinctive, participatory works that are playful and conceptually rigorous. Access is central to Polyglot’s work, driven by the right of all children to experience growth and resilience through creative play.

 

Polyglot Theatre’s involvement in Come Back Home is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Date & Time

10 Mar 2023, Fri

4.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

7.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

11 Mar 2023, Sat

11am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

4.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

7.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

12 Mar 2023, Sun

10.30am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

2pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

4.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

15 Mar 2023, Wed

10.30am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

2pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

16 Mar 2023, Thu

10.30am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

2pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

17 Mar 2023, Fri

11am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

4.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

18 Mar 2023, Sat

11am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

4.30pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

19 Mar 2023, Sun

11am

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

2pm

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets & Prices
Standard (Participant, on stage) Standard (Observer, seated)
Price $30 $20

Esplanade&Me Early Bird Specials (17-19 Jan)

 

PIP's Club: 20% savings (Min. 2 tickets, limited)

Esplanade&Me Specials (From 20 Jan)

 

PIP's Club : 10% savings (Min. 2 tickets, limited)

PIP's Club : 15% savings (Package of 4, limited)

Tote Board Arts Grant  

 

All Primary, Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.    

 

For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.

 

School Specials available. Please contact Box Office for more details on school bookings.

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