Returning Ticketed Programmes The festival kicks off at the Recital Studio with Swamp Juice, a full-length shadow puppetry production by Canadian artist Jeff Achtem of Bunkpuppets. Achtem returns from his FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
successful first show Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones held at Flipside 2013. Known as an innovator in the world of puppetry, Achtem revamps the concept of a puppet show by
Enter the House of Fun
exposing the puppeteer in full view of the audience. By using everyday household junk
Flipside!
cleverly piece his puppets together, characters will also be brought to life through 3D glasses SINGAPORE, 20 May 2014
From competing in a hilarious boxing challenge, to being
ambushed in a lift, to
Flipside
audiences are in for a treat at every corner of the arts centre this year. From 30 May to 8 June 2014, Esplanade
Theatres on the Bay will entice audiences to release their
inhibitions, find their inner child and celebrate the lighter side of the arts at Flipside. th
The 11 edition of Flipside will see Esplanade transform itself once again into a lively and quirky space brimming with fun-filled performances at unexpected places. The 10-day festival promises originality and amusement with offbeat performances such as circus acts, mime, comedy, puppetry, dance and music performed by artists from Singapore, Australia, Canada, Japan, and more.
children, to let their hair down and really get into the joy that the lighter side of the arts can bring
king with artists who
have gamely customised their acts and made them more interactive so that more people get to be part of the fun.
returns to Flipside after the
rousing performance Mechatronica in 2007. Featuring
live performances by President Tosa and his employees , the eccentric company will once again perform absurdly humorous songs and dances in Voice Mechanics as they promote their outrageous inventions of original electronic musical instruments, such as the laughing machine WahhaGoGo , in the Spotlight on Local Artist Judee Tan Continuing the tradition of spotlighting
Flipside shines the spotlight on
on the television show The Noose, Judee will now take centre stage in her own production, Nu Men: The Wild Woman Sings at the Recital Studio. Her audacious cabaret-style show makes a woman a woman? And what is her by chronicling the Interactive Free Programmes
Audiences of different ages will be put on the spot in unusual and amusing situations and transforms to become a
A sight to behold in typically Japanese electrician uniforms, Maywa Denki from Japan
local comedian Judee Tan. Best known for breakout comedy roles such as Kim Bong Cha
The school holidays are the perfect backdrop for our audience, especially families with
asked to improvise
in a visually-stunning finale that will have shadows leaping out of the screen!
ed. We encourage everyone to enjoy Esplanade when it during Flipside. You
a star performer in each and every one of us! The festival features three ticketed productions and more than 100 non-ticketed performances and roving acts, as well as interactive visual installations and handicraft workshops. This year, a brand new Festival Bazaar which features uniquely-designed cupcakes, zany crafts and more will be set up at the Concourse.
The bustle extends beyond the theatre venues with free performances outdoors, inside and around the centre. Performing at the Outdoor Theatre are circus performers from Down nail-biting acrobatic acts. At the Concourse, clown act Ojarus from Japan will enchant audiences with their wacky street performances of magic, mime, juggling and clowning. Local music talents The Jukeleles will charm audiences with their sweet peculiar melodies on their Ukulele, while Lost Tribe of Pulau Gypsy will keep audiences tapping their toes and giggling to their experimental gypsy-inspired swing music juxtaposed with the screening of vintage silent films shorts of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
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An interactive sculpture garden that pays tribute to the bicycle will be set up at the
Flipside 2014 is made possible with the generous support of Supporting Sponsors City Gas
Courtyard. Conceived by Spanish company Guixot de 8, festival audiences are invited to be
Pte Ltd (Trustee), Polar Premium Drinking Water and Tai Sun (Lim Kee) Food Industries Pte
part of the installation by solving more than 30 inventive puzzles made from old bicycle
Ltd as well as Corporate Social Responsibility Supporter VICOM Ltd.
parts. Tickets for Flipside 2014 are available from Esplanade s Box Office at Mezzanine level (Tel: +65 6828 8377), the SISTIC Hotline (Tel: +65 6348 5555) and all SISTIC outlets. Please
Engaging the Community The arts can be a positive change in
and Esplanade continues to expand its
-ranging annual calendar of arts programmes available
also refer to the Annex for full festival line-up and details. More information on the festival may also be found at www.esplanade.com/flipside
beyond the centre through community outreach programmes. This year, Flipside will be collaborating with two international artists to conduct workshops that make learning fun and hands-on. Creative Director of Bunk Puppets Jeff Achtem will conduct a series of integrated craft and performance workshops homes: Darul Ihsan Orphanage, Ramakrisha Mission Boys Home, Beyond Social Services and EN Community Services (Si Ling Student Care). The workshop aims to stimulate imagination and creativity through shadow puppetry by exploring the many possibilities of creating unique art works from everyday household items. The participants will also learn forms of creative expression both through watching and creating their own performances. Fraser
Hooper will also conduct a series of clowning workshops for children
and youths from Muhammadiyah Welfare Home and Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre. Through techniques of improvisation, rhythm and games, the workshop is designed to show how elements of slapstick, surprise and music have the ability to change moods. Participants will get the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what makes us laugh and experience the shared joy of performing in front of an audience. Visual Arts Featuring 100 pieces of Büffel figurines
the Braun Büffel
bull, these unique creations are presented by aspiring artists who have been selected for the Büffel Art Competition. The competition is the first of a two-part Büffel Art Project; a charity initiative organised by Braun Büffel which aims to encourage greater development in arts. Through the Project, funds collected will go towards the beneficiary, Very Special Arts Singapore.
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