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A Basketful of Somethings is inspired by The Incredible Basket, a delightful award-winning Heritage Book Series book by local children's book author Quek Hong Shin, and features two dancers with lots of baskets and baskets full of imagination! Come experience what the dancers will do with the baskets and the journey they will take with the audience.
At its core, A Basketful of Somethings looks into acts of holding and caring - holding space, holding each other, caring for others and caring for ourselves. These are images and sentiments that children and adults of all ages can appreciate and connect with.
Through dance theatre, we present these acts of holding and caring in very literal and physical ways. What is it like, in our bodies, to be kind and caring and to be a container for ourselves and others? What is like when the basket gets too heavy? How does it feel when it is just enough? This animated and sometimes acrobatic performance will offer a visceral experience of these questions.
Rolypoly Family is a team of dance artists who value body positivity and respect, gender equality and social inclusion. Led by artists Faye Lim and Bernice Lee, they run dance and body-based programmes and projects for diverse children and families,
“My daughter enjoyed the show very much! It was lovely seeing older children interacting as well, but I think it is suitable for younger audiences as well. Thank you very much!”
“Children enjoyed interacting with the artists. They had a good laugh. Good job!”
Review: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/unity-in-motion
The Incredible Basket, published by Epigram: https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/the-incredible-basket
Date: 26 April 2025, Saturday
Times:
10AM - 10.30AM (With access to Explore Lost Islands from 9.15AM - 10AM)
11.30AM - 12PM (With access to Explore Lost Islands from 10.45AM - 11.30AM)
For ages: 3 - 6 years
Tickets Price: $15 per pax
Duration: 30 minutes
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre
Ticket holders will get to Explore our new arts space:
Lost Islands (April 2025 - March 2026)
Come on this magical adventure with us to explore islands of Singapore and Indonesia. This is a collaboration with The Artground and Indonesian artist Rahmi Pertama
Travel with us as we unfold the various narratives of legends, folklores and myths,
where our young explorers get to climb on top of a sleeping turtle and hang off
on the backs of the mythical sea dragon!
An adventurous place where the islands and their stories come alive!
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Terms and Conditions (Please read carefully before you purchase your tickets)
- This ticket gives you access to the 30-min scheduled PROGRAMME as well as access to EXPLORE: LOST ISLANDS, 45 mins before your scheduled programme time.
- Programme + Explore tickets are chargeable with each person (adult or child) counted as one pax. A baby in arm is also counted as 1 pax. Please note that tickets are sold PER PAX.
- Programme + Explore tickets are strictly non-refundable. If you are unable to make the Programme for any reason (including covid-related matters), you may transfer your ticket/s to another family (child/children have to be within the age stipulation). No credit notes can be issued and change of dates/ times are strictly not permitted. Please choose your date and time carefully.
- Child/ren must be accompanied by at least one adult into the programme.
- If you’re not attending EXPLORE, please arrive 10 mins before the programme starts as latecomers may be denied entry into the programme.
- This programme is age-specific and The Artground reserves the right to refuse entry to children who are not within the stipulated age group, even if you have purchased a ticket. No refunds will be issued.
- Audiences have to exit The Artground once the performance is over to enable staff to clean and sanitise the space.
- Non-slip grip socks are mandatory for everyone (except pre-walking babies). Socks will be available for sale $3/pair for those who do not have them.
- Photography and Videography may be taken by event organisers for marketing and archival purposes
