Stories inside and out!

A group of young theatre practitioners come together to present two stories in creative ways—through games, song and dance. Join us for playful encounters at various corners of Esplanade.

A Friendship Set in Stone: A Legend of Pulau Ubin

Created by: Genevieve Tan

Performed by: Miriam Cheong and Aricia Ng

Three friends, Frog, Elephant, and Pig, love to have playful competitions and shared adventures. One sunny day, after an argument, Pig challenges Frog to a high-stakes race to Pulau Ubin: whoever fails to arrive by noon will turn to stone. As the race unfolds, a storm erupts, trapping them in its fury. By noon, the three friends transform into stone statues. As they turn into stone, they reflect on their shared adventures and the importance of sticking together through thick and thin.

Today, visitors to Pulau Ubin can still see the stone figures of Frog, Pig, and Elephant: a timeless reminder of their adventure and friendship. 

The Big Esplanade Race

Created by: Angelina Chandra

Performed by: Angelina Chandra and Melissa Garcia

Bear, Bunny, Turtle, and Elephant compete in a race to determine who is the fastest. Cheer for them through song and dance!

This story is adapted from The Big Race by Jennie Hisson.