Pán《盤》

What are we shaped by? Pán《盤》is an evocative two-part full-length work by T.H.E Dance Company's founding artistic director Kuik Swee Boon and resident choreographer Kim Jae Duk, inspired by their shared and distinct cultural roots.

Drawing from the Chinese creation myth of Pangu, a fabled being whose body fragments into various elements of nature, Pán《盤》explores the continual meeting, merging and evolution of cultures. Rich in meaning, the Chinese title "盤" is commonly used across Mandarin-speaking cultures, while also found in the native vocabularies of the Koreans, Japanese and Vietnamese.

Set to music by acclaimed Taiwanese musician Wang Yu-Jun and Kim Jae Duk's original composition, Pán《盤》is a testament to the beauty of cultural exchange and the richness it brings to artistic expression. Featuring guest artists Tung Ka Wai and Wheelsmith, the work continually evolves, offering fresh perspectives as it invites audiences to discover how a shared positionality can emerge in our contemporary world.

Pán《盤》premiered as a livestream in May 2021 during the Cultural Extravaganza, commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, before receiving the Best Performance award at the Asian Arts Awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Its physical world premiere followed at Oriente Occidente, Rovereto, Italy in September 2022.

Now making its long-awaited Singapore live premiere, Pán《盤》invites audiences to reflect on a shared humanity beyond personal identity.

There will be a post-show dialogue for both shows. The Friday matinee is dedicated to the disabled community and schools at a special ticket price of $25, with audio description and creative captioning by Access Path Productions.

Accessibility options: Wheelchair accessible, Closed or live captioning, Audio description, Sign language interpretation