Collaborations
At MySuperFuture, we collaborate with partners so we do works of varying scales and reach out to more audiences.
Upcoming: PLAYtime! The Amazing Sarong [CANCELLED due to COVID-19]
What’s amazing about a plain old sarong?
Nora and Adi finds out that there is nothing ordinary about a piece of cloth. Watch how the humble sarong stretches, flows, folds and transforms right before their eyes, bringing the pair on an extraordinary journey not to be forgotten.
Through movement, music and interactive fun, The Amazing Sarong explores how a seemingly boring object can spark unexpected adventures, joy and new encounters.
The Amazing Sarong is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2020/the-amazing-sarong
Nora and Adi finds out that there is nothing ordinary about a piece of cloth. Watch how the humble sarong stretches, flows, folds and transforms right before their eyes, bringing the pair on an extraordinary journey not to be forgotten.
Through movement, music and interactive fun, The Amazing Sarong explores how a seemingly boring object can spark unexpected adventures, joy and new encounters.
The Amazing Sarong is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2020/the-amazing-sarong
Past: A Drop in the Ocean
A Drop falls into the ocean, wondrous and free, excited for what a journey it would be. But the ocean is still, in search of life. The whale is calling. Fishes are searching. The Drop is elated, becoming one with the Ocean. What a journey it has been!
A Drop in the Ocean is an immersive baby theatre performance for ages 6 to 18 months. This is a debut showing developed by Ian Loy, in collaboration with Ellison Tan, Myra Loke and Serene Tan under Esplanade’s Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist programme.
A Drop in the Ocean was first developed under Esplanade's Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist programme and was first presented in Octoburst! 2019.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/octoburst/2019/a-drop-in-the-ocean
A Drop in the Ocean is an immersive baby theatre performance for ages 6 to 18 months. This is a debut showing developed by Ian Loy, in collaboration with Ellison Tan, Myra Loke and Serene Tan under Esplanade’s Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist programme.
A Drop in the Ocean was first developed under Esplanade's Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist programme and was first presented in Octoburst! 2019.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/octoburst/2019/a-drop-in-the-ocean
Past: GosTan Back - A Time-travelling Adventure on Wheels
GosTan Back is a story about a young boy who gets the chance to save the future by going back in time. Young audiences will experience our local history and artefacts in this interactive theatrical journey through the National Museum’s Singapore History Gallery, which features storytelling and a whole lot of hands-on fun!
To date, this popular interactive theatrical journey has been presented for three runs by National Museum Singapore.
Link: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/our-programmes/programmes-list/gostan-back?sc_lang=en
Video: https://www.facebook.com/National.Museum.of.Singapore/videos/1778342765559761/UzpfSTQ0NjA5Mjc3NTQ0ODg3NToxNzg4ODE0NjM0NTEwMDA5/
News article: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-museums-more-inclusive-for-kids-with-special-needs
News article: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20170505-756421?fbclid=IwAR1K--uknZv3Yuan_9AWOUOU93jQWBrXgegrCJmbIcg91aCkOeKBfbwrP_c
To date, this popular interactive theatrical journey has been presented for three runs by National Museum Singapore.
Link: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/our-programmes/programmes-list/gostan-back?sc_lang=en
Video: https://www.facebook.com/National.Museum.of.Singapore/videos/1778342765559761/UzpfSTQ0NjA5Mjc3NTQ0ODg3NToxNzg4ODE0NjM0NTEwMDA5/
News article: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/making-museums-more-inclusive-for-kids-with-special-needs
News article: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20170505-756421?fbclid=IwAR1K--uknZv3Yuan_9AWOUOU93jQWBrXgegrCJmbIcg91aCkOeKBfbwrP_c
Past: PEEKABOO! I SEE YOU - an inclusive arts festival
What Dreams May Come (Performance)
To be a baker. A bus driver. Attain independence and friends. What is the good life for a young person (who happens to have special needs)? This performance art piece is built on the aspirations of a class of young adults from Rainbow Centre, Margaret Drive School who will graduate this year. Everyone deserves a go in life.
Drama It Up! (Workshop)
Pablo Picasso did say that “Every Child is an Artist” , he didn’t say that in an exclusive manner. He said “EVERY!” If that is true then we got to give that trust that every child, every little being has that potential to be creative in their own unique ways. Come join Ian in his creative offerings and scaffolding to aid a young person pursuit to create performative art, through movement, games and other fun stimulus.
This is a collaboration with Superhero Me, a ground-up inclusive arts movement that harnesses the power of creativity through the arts to empower children from less privileged backgrounds and special needs communities.
Link: https://peekaboofestival.peatix.com/?fbclid=IwAR0BQk0L3v_z81zwSP_d8q7B5ASqctJ9J3gdNxrgdK4UJhXx6SWxkt4FHsw
News article: https://pride.kindness.sg/inclusive-arts-festival-hopes-to-help-special-needs-kids-achieve-their-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR1EbcvTERAalzs_MQAli3YYjkyBQ7CJwNl4kjT4qQ1J7EXe00WyApuN5Ho
To be a baker. A bus driver. Attain independence and friends. What is the good life for a young person (who happens to have special needs)? This performance art piece is built on the aspirations of a class of young adults from Rainbow Centre, Margaret Drive School who will graduate this year. Everyone deserves a go in life.
Drama It Up! (Workshop)
Pablo Picasso did say that “Every Child is an Artist” , he didn’t say that in an exclusive manner. He said “EVERY!” If that is true then we got to give that trust that every child, every little being has that potential to be creative in their own unique ways. Come join Ian in his creative offerings and scaffolding to aid a young person pursuit to create performative art, through movement, games and other fun stimulus.
This is a collaboration with Superhero Me, a ground-up inclusive arts movement that harnesses the power of creativity through the arts to empower children from less privileged backgrounds and special needs communities.
Link: https://peekaboofestival.peatix.com/?fbclid=IwAR0BQk0L3v_z81zwSP_d8q7B5ASqctJ9J3gdNxrgdK4UJhXx6SWxkt4FHsw
News article: https://pride.kindness.sg/inclusive-arts-festival-hopes-to-help-special-needs-kids-achieve-their-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR1EbcvTERAalzs_MQAli3YYjkyBQ7CJwNl4kjT4qQ1J7EXe00WyApuN5Ho
Past: PLAYtime! The Dragon's Dentist
Enter the dragon's mouth... for a gigan-teeth adventure!
The dragon might be a mythical creature (or is it?) but its dental woes are definitely no myth. Follow the dragon dentist and his apprentice on an adventure of epic proportion as they help the poor creature with his toothy troubles.
The Dragon’s Dentist is about overcoming our fears whilst embracing new experiences.
The Dragon’s Dentist is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2019/the-dragons-dentist
The dragon might be a mythical creature (or is it?) but its dental woes are definitely no myth. Follow the dragon dentist and his apprentice on an adventure of epic proportion as they help the poor creature with his toothy troubles.
The Dragon’s Dentist is about overcoming our fears whilst embracing new experiences.
The Dragon’s Dentist is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2019/the-dragons-dentist
Past: Once Upon a Full Moon
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mapletree is happy to present Once Upon a Full Moon, a concert by The TENG Ensemble.
“Fly Me to the Moon” – Educational Pre-Show for Children (6.30PM)
Bring the young ones to catch the pre-show by MySuperFuture! Look forward to an intriguing and modern re-telling of a Mid-Autumn classic - “嫦娥” (Chang’e), the Chinese goddess of the Moon.
“Once Upon a Full Moon” – The TENG Ensemble Concert (7.15PM)
Let The TENG Ensemble serenade you with a soulful medley of popular tunes like “Dancing in the Moonlight”, “Fly Me to the Moon” and “月亮代表我的心"(The Moon Represents My Heart). Sassy Singaporean singer-songwriter Tay Kewei (郑可为) will also be making a guest appearance.
Once Upon a Full Moon is a collaboration with The TENG Ensemble, presented by Mapletree.
Link: https://mapletree22sept.peatix.com/
“Fly Me to the Moon” – Educational Pre-Show for Children (6.30PM)
Bring the young ones to catch the pre-show by MySuperFuture! Look forward to an intriguing and modern re-telling of a Mid-Autumn classic - “嫦娥” (Chang’e), the Chinese goddess of the Moon.
“Once Upon a Full Moon” – The TENG Ensemble Concert (7.15PM)
Let The TENG Ensemble serenade you with a soulful medley of popular tunes like “Dancing in the Moonlight”, “Fly Me to the Moon” and “月亮代表我的心"(The Moon Represents My Heart). Sassy Singaporean singer-songwriter Tay Kewei (郑可为) will also be making a guest appearance.
Once Upon a Full Moon is a collaboration with The TENG Ensemble, presented by Mapletree.
Link: https://mapletree22sept.peatix.com/
Past: PLAYtime! The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights (Restaging)
Being afraid of heights isn’t such a big deal – unless you’re a bird! Meet Eddie, a mynah, who lives behind an abandoned old house with Matt the rat, his only friend. One day, Matt is captured by the big, black crow! What does Eddie have to do to save his best friend? Will he have the courage to do it?
Flutter, flap and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre, music and puppetry unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance.
The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2018/the-bird-who-was-afraid-of-heights
Video: https://www.facebook.com/esplanadepipsclub/videos/450190728830628/ and https://www.facebook.com/esplanadepipsclub/videos/230542214294488/
Flutter, flap and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre, music and puppetry unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance.
The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2018/the-bird-who-was-afraid-of-heights
Video: https://www.facebook.com/esplanadepipsclub/videos/450190728830628/ and https://www.facebook.com/esplanadepipsclub/videos/230542214294488/
Past: Especially on Birthdays
Especially on Birthdays is an intimate visual-theatre experience for 4-8 year olds that shares the ups, downs and roundabouts of being a twin, especially on that most anticipated day of the year. Part performance, part game, part celebration, Especially on Birthdays engages children in deeply human stories of friendship, play, giving, receiving, sharing, forgiving and understanding.
Especially on Birthdays is a collaboration with The Artground (Singapore) and The PaperBoats (Australia).
Link: https://theartground.com.sg/100more/especiallyonbirthdays/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oefOYbxjL84
Especially on Birthdays is a collaboration with The Artground (Singapore) and The PaperBoats (Australia).
Link: https://theartground.com.sg/100more/especiallyonbirthdays/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oefOYbxjL84
Past: Once Upon a Time
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Mapletree is happy to present Once Upon a Time, a festive performance by The TENG Ensemble.
At the Pre-Show, look forward to an interactive, Western flavoured story telling on the legend of the Nian (年). Using traditional musical instruments, creative hand props, and an interplay of two languages, this segment in collaboration with MySuperFuture will delight both young and old.
In the main, The TENG Ensemble will perform familiar tunes including a medley of Disney classics and the evolution of Teresa Teng’s best loved songs! Gareth Fernandez, a pop/RnB artist, will also be making a special appearance!
Once Upon a Time is a collaboration with The TENG Ensemble, presented by Mapletree.
Link: https://mapletree24feb.peatix.com/
At the Pre-Show, look forward to an interactive, Western flavoured story telling on the legend of the Nian (年). Using traditional musical instruments, creative hand props, and an interplay of two languages, this segment in collaboration with MySuperFuture will delight both young and old.
In the main, The TENG Ensemble will perform familiar tunes including a medley of Disney classics and the evolution of Teresa Teng’s best loved songs! Gareth Fernandez, a pop/RnB artist, will also be making a special appearance!
Once Upon a Time is a collaboration with The TENG Ensemble, presented by Mapletree.
Link: https://mapletree24feb.peatix.com/
Past: SIFA 2017 - Open Homes
Your curiosity is about to be satisfied with Open Homes, one of the most unique theatre experiences of SIFA 2017. Returning after a successful run in 2015, the theatre concept this time will enter HDB public housing estates, as well as private condominiums and landed residences.
The doors of 30 homes will be flung open over three weekends and their residents will invite us into their private spaces to enchant with stories they wish to share.
Mentored by theatre-makers, this intimate experience promises to take audiences around Singapore and into the warmth of open homes. In each short, snappy 30-minute show, you will get an up-close-and-personal view of the heartbreak and humour, comedy and chaos, domestic dramas and dreams that rule in our apartment buildings, estates and neighbourhoods across the country.
What is to discover? Maybe it's that no matter whether rich or poor, single or married, young or old, we still share the capacity to care for one another and to dream big.
MySuperFuture's Ian Loy is involved with three households with the following titles:
1) Balik Kampung
2) Writing The World
3) Lemons Lemonade
Open Homes is a commission by Singapore International Arts Festival (SIFA).
Link: https://www.sifa.sg/archive-programmes/open-homes
Video: https://www.facebook.com/sifa.sg/videos/10154960693639562/UzpfSTQ0NjA5Mjc3NTQ0ODg3NToxNTM1MTI5Nzc2NTQ1MTY0/
The doors of 30 homes will be flung open over three weekends and their residents will invite us into their private spaces to enchant with stories they wish to share.
Mentored by theatre-makers, this intimate experience promises to take audiences around Singapore and into the warmth of open homes. In each short, snappy 30-minute show, you will get an up-close-and-personal view of the heartbreak and humour, comedy and chaos, domestic dramas and dreams that rule in our apartment buildings, estates and neighbourhoods across the country.
What is to discover? Maybe it's that no matter whether rich or poor, single or married, young or old, we still share the capacity to care for one another and to dream big.
MySuperFuture's Ian Loy is involved with three households with the following titles:
1) Balik Kampung
2) Writing The World
3) Lemons Lemonade
Open Homes is a commission by Singapore International Arts Festival (SIFA).
Link: https://www.sifa.sg/archive-programmes/open-homes
Video: https://www.facebook.com/sifa.sg/videos/10154960693639562/UzpfSTQ0NjA5Mjc3NTQ0ODg3NToxNTM1MTI5Nzc2NTQ1MTY0/
Past: Little SingLit - Reading Gnomes
Boys and girls, mums and dads! Woods in the Books presents LITTLE SingLit, a weekend of art, craft, and fun showcasing the richness and diversity of Singapore’s children’s literature.
READ ALOUD! (WOODS IN THE BOOKS x MYSUPERFUTURE)
Are you brave enough to read your favourite SingLit books aloud? Step up and read out loud with the reading gnomes of Pasir Ris Secondary School Drama Club to win a special Woods in the Books LITTLE SingLit goody bag!
Reading Gnomes is a collaboration with Woods in the Books and Pasir Ris Secondary School.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1834095716834010/
READ ALOUD! (WOODS IN THE BOOKS x MYSUPERFUTURE)
Are you brave enough to read your favourite SingLit books aloud? Step up and read out loud with the reading gnomes of Pasir Ris Secondary School Drama Club to win a special Woods in the Books LITTLE SingLit goody bag!
Reading Gnomes is a collaboration with Woods in the Books and Pasir Ris Secondary School.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1834095716834010/
Past: PLAYtime! Rochee: The Friendliest Cockroach
It's not easy making friends,
And Rochee the roach knows it best.
Rochee is helpful and full of zest,
But everyone treats Rochee like a pesky pest.
One day Rochee meets a girl named Glenny,
Never did it occur to her that Rochee just wants to be friendly.
Can Rochee and Glenny ever be friends?
Come find out how the story ends.
Watch the magic of theatre, song and dance unfold right before your eyes in a theatrical experience especially designed for children aged 2 to 4.
Rochee: The Friendliest Cockroach is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2017/rochee-the-friendliest-cockroach
And Rochee the roach knows it best.
Rochee is helpful and full of zest,
But everyone treats Rochee like a pesky pest.
One day Rochee meets a girl named Glenny,
Never did it occur to her that Rochee just wants to be friendly.
Can Rochee and Glenny ever be friends?
Come find out how the story ends.
Watch the magic of theatre, song and dance unfold right before your eyes in a theatrical experience especially designed for children aged 2 to 4.
Rochee: The Friendliest Cockroach is an Esplanade Production, directed by Ian Loy, Esplanade Associate Artist for Theatre for Young Audiences.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2017/rochee-the-friendliest-cockroach
Past: PLAYtime! The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights
Being afraid of heights isn’t such a big deal – unless you’re a bird! Meet Eddie, a mynah who lives behind an abandoned old house with Matt the rat, his only friend.
One day, Matt is captured by the big, black crow! What does Eddie have to do to save his best friend? Will he have the courage to do it?
Flutter, flap, and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre, music, and puppetry unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance for children aged 2 to 4.
The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights is an Esplanade Production.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2016/the-bird-who-was-afraid-of-heights
One day, Matt is captured by the big, black crow! What does Eddie have to do to save his best friend? Will he have the courage to do it?
Flutter, flap, and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre, music, and puppetry unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance for children aged 2 to 4.
The Bird Who was Afraid of Heights is an Esplanade Production.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2016/the-bird-who-was-afraid-of-heights
Past: PLAYtime! Grandpa Cherry Blossom
Shiro and Grandpa are the best of friends. However, Shiro is a special little dog with a magical secret that even Grandpa does not know about – Shiro can sniff out gold!
One day, Shiro surprises Grandpa with his secret. He leads Grandpa deep into the forest and straight to a pot of gold. But Grandpa’s greedy neighbour finds out about Shiro’s special gift and wants the dog all to himself!
What will happen to Shiro? Will Grandpa find out about his neighbour’s wicked plan in time?
A theatrical retelling of the popular Japanese folktale, Grandpa Cherry Blossom is a heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness and gratitude.
Grandpa Cherry Blossom is an Esplanade Production as part of Super Japan Festival.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2016/grandpa-cherry-blossom
One day, Shiro surprises Grandpa with his secret. He leads Grandpa deep into the forest and straight to a pot of gold. But Grandpa’s greedy neighbour finds out about Shiro’s special gift and wants the dog all to himself!
What will happen to Shiro? Will Grandpa find out about his neighbour’s wicked plan in time?
A theatrical retelling of the popular Japanese folktale, Grandpa Cherry Blossom is a heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness and gratitude.
Grandpa Cherry Blossom is an Esplanade Production as part of Super Japan Festival.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/playtime/2016/grandpa-cherry-blossom
Past: Huayi PLAYtime! The Magic Jungle 奇幻森林
糟了！小犀鸟斑斑五彩缤纷的羽毛不见了！羽毛到底掉在哪里呢？东找找，西找找，找遍整个奇幻森林。小朋友，快穿好靴子，与我们一起帮斑斑找回它漂亮的羽毛吧！
这场结合剧场、音乐及充满互动性的精彩演出，专为2-4岁的小朋友特别制作。
爸爸妈妈们，一定要陪同孩子们前来奇幻森林，和缤纷有趣的大小动物一起探险哦！
Oh no! Hornbill has lost all his lovely rainbow feathers! Where can his feathers be? Search high and search low, search all over the Magic Jungle. Strap on your jungle boots and help poor Hornbill look for his missing feathers.
Let the adventure begin with the magic of theatre, music, and interactive fun.
Mummies and daddies, come along with your little ones to meet all the fascinating jungle creatures and discover the mysteries and colours of the jungle in this theatrical treat especially created for ages 2 to 4.
The Magic Jungle 奇幻森林 is an Esplanade Production as part of Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/huayi-chinese-festival-of-arts/2016/the-magic-jungle?Start=20160218&sc_lang=zh-CN
这场结合剧场、音乐及充满互动性的精彩演出，专为2-4岁的小朋友特别制作。
爸爸妈妈们，一定要陪同孩子们前来奇幻森林，和缤纷有趣的大小动物一起探险哦！
Oh no! Hornbill has lost all his lovely rainbow feathers! Where can his feathers be? Search high and search low, search all over the Magic Jungle. Strap on your jungle boots and help poor Hornbill look for his missing feathers.
Let the adventure begin with the magic of theatre, music, and interactive fun.
Mummies and daddies, come along with your little ones to meet all the fascinating jungle creatures and discover the mysteries and colours of the jungle in this theatrical treat especially created for ages 2 to 4.
The Magic Jungle 奇幻森林 is an Esplanade Production as part of Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts.
Link: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/huayi-chinese-festival-of-arts/2016/the-magic-jungle?Start=20160218&sc_lang=zh-CN
Past: NeonKids @ Cloud Factory
NeonKids is our children’s workshop series in our Cloud Factory venue specially designed and curated for children at a music festival by arts, drama and theatre superheroes MySuperFuture.
There will be four daily workshops for different age categories encompassing wearable art, kinetic fun, neon accessories, making a music garden, and, of course, movement!
Neon Art: Neon & Lights
Neon Art: The Music Garden
Body Machines 1 & 2
This is a part of Neon Lights Festival 2015.
Link: https://2015.neonlights.sg/fun/neon-kids
News article: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/family-friendly-zone?fbclid=IwAR3T9brr53C0laAMcoAzFPXzKuVRjoO9jWE-B4uXxEq--LY728RRPRjnT_g
There will be four daily workshops for different age categories encompassing wearable art, kinetic fun, neon accessories, making a music garden, and, of course, movement!
Neon Art: Neon & Lights
Neon Art: The Music Garden
Body Machines 1 & 2
This is a part of Neon Lights Festival 2015.
Link: https://2015.neonlights.sg/fun/neon-kids
News article: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/family-friendly-zone?fbclid=IwAR3T9brr53C0laAMcoAzFPXzKuVRjoO9jWE-B4uXxEq--LY728RRPRjnT_g
