Hu木an: A Sensory Forest Adventure

Hu木an means forest in Malay and 木<mu> is the Chinese character for “wood”

Welcome to the luscious Singaporean forest! Feel the textured leaves with your toes and fingertips, smell the exotic flowers, play hide-and-seek with Hornbill, spot Owl in the moonlit canopy, and help Kingfisher look after her eggs. In the magical Hutan, even a passing rain shower brings a surprise visit from the cheeky Gibbons with a mayhem-filled picnic of yummy tropical fruits for all their new friends. Inspired by the National Museum of Singapore’s William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings, the immersive tactile set, beautiful live music and friendly performers makes this a delightful inclusive experience for children with access needs and their friends.

Suitable for ages 4 - 8

Created by Sensorium Theatre and The Artground (Singapore)

Presented by The 2022 AWESOME festival, Sensorium theatre, The Artground (Singapore), National Museum of Singapore, WA Museum and Performing Lines WA

Credits

Rehearsal Director: Bec Bradley 

Artistic Directors & Mentors: Michelle Hovane & Francis Italiano

Composers & Musical Directors: Jamie David & Serene Tan 

Design: Francis Italiano, Serene Tan, Chen Weiyan

Puppetry Consultant & Construction: Tan Beng Tian

Production Stage Manager: Mirabel Neo

Performers: Serene Tan, Vick Low, Zeeaura, Claris Tan, Jeremy Leong, Ellison Tan, Chen Weiyan, Rachael Woodward