No Strings Attached 2025 - A Mini International Puppetry Festival

21 November, Friday

Session 1, 1015am - 1115am:

Taiwan 真快樂掌中劇團 Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presenting 紅孩兒 The Crimson Boy (performed in Mandarin and Hokkien)

Session 2, 1145am - 1245pm:

Indonesian 萧八仙 Sanggar Wayang Potehi Siauw Pek San presenting 火焰山 Mount Fiery (performed in Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles)

Session 3, 230pm - 330pm:

Singapore 猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre presenting 盘丝洞 The Web Of Deceit (performed in Mandarin)

22 November, Saturday

Session 1, 1015 - 1115am:

Indonesian 萧八仙 Sanggar Wayang Potehi Siauw Pek San presenting 火焰山 Mount Fiery (performed in Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles)

Session 2, 1145am - 1245pm:

Singapore 猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre presenting 盘丝洞 The Web Of Deceit (performed in Mandarin)

Session 3, 230pm - 330pm:

Taiwan 真快樂掌中劇團 Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presenting 紅孩兒 The Crimson Boy (performed in Mandarin and Hokkien)

23 November, Sunday

Session 1, 1015 - 1115am:

Singapore 猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre presenting 盘丝洞 The Web Of Deceit (performed in Mandarin)

Session 2, 1145am - 1245pm:

Taiwan 真快樂掌中劇團 Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presenting 紅孩兒 The Crimson Boy (performed in Mandarin and Hokkien)

Session 3, 230pm - 330pm:

Indonesian 萧八仙 Sanggar Wayang Potehi Siauw Pek San presenting 火焰山 Mount Fiery (performed in Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles)

Journey West Trilogy

西游三部曲

No Strings Attached is an annual mini international puppetry festival organised by the 猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre. The festival gathers reputable puppetry groups and artists from across the world. We have had the honour to host groups from countries such as Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, Taiwan and Thailand.

This festival aims to promote puppetry to the Singapore audiences by providing a platform for them to experience various forms of puppetry. The international and regional groups perform in mime or in English, and this makes it accessible for audiences to enjoy and understand puppetry as an artform. 猴纸剧坊 The Paper Monkey Theatre hopes to encourage interest and deepen the appreciation of the craft of puppetry through this exposure.

Theme for this year festival:

Uniting Generations, Preserving Potehi

Join us on an extraordinary journey as Potehi puppeteers from different countries present their own interpretations of the legendary Monkey King. Experience the magic of puppetry through both traditional artistry and modern storytelling, in a vibrant showcase of cultural creativity and imagination. 

Admission Rules

Rating/Age Limit

• Admission is subject to tickets produced at the White Box entrance.
• Infants in arms or children below 3 years old shall not be admitted but they can enjoy the activities at The Artground.
• Children aged 3 years old and above must book tickets for admission.

Late Seating Advisory

• You are strongly advised to be seated before the performance start time.
• Latecomers will be admitted during suitable breaks, if any.
• Exceptions may be made at Paper Monkey Theatre's discretion depending on the nature of the performance.

Photography/Video Recording Rules

• No unauthorised photography, video and audio recording is allowed for this event.
• Please note that photographs and videos of patrons may be taken at this event for use in our archival and publicity material.

Help Us Keep Everyone Safe

• Strictly no food & beverage allowed in the performance venues.
• Stay at home if you're unwell.

*Free seating: First come first serve basis.

*Tickets are needed to enter the White Box in The Artground for all performances.

*The Artground opens 30 min before the showtime for all to enjoy the available activities.

*Workshops are available after each performance for ticket holders only.

*To enter The Artground, all audiences must wear socks.

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猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre proudly presents No Strings Attached 2025, a vibrant celebration of puppetry traditions and contemporary storytelling from across Asia. This year’s edition features an exciting line-up of master puppeteers, performances, and workshops that bridge cultures and generations.

From Taiwan, the renowned Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company (真快樂掌中劇團) brings the epic tale of The Crimson Boy (红孩儿), showcasing the rich artistry and theatricality of traditional hand puppetry. Joining from Indonesia, Sanggar Wayang Potehi Siauw Pek San (萧八仙) presents a unique potehi performance Mount Fiery (火焰山) in Bahasa Indonesia, blending Chinese heritage with local cultural flavours. Representing Singapore, 猴纸剧坊 Paper Monkey Theatre stages The Web of Deceit (盘丝洞), a dynamic interpretation of a classic tale, reimagined with creativity and flair.

Audiences will also have the chance to take part in hands-on workshops, from puppet-making to learning how to perform with potehi, offering an immersive experience into the magical world of puppetry.

No Strings Attached 2025 continues to be a platform where stories, traditions, and artistry connect, inspiring young and old alike through the universal language of puppetry.