SYNOPSIS

“四” is part of “The 11th Hour” a thematic double bill. A spellbinding performance that explores one’s sentiment towards death and the afterlife.

The piece delves into the mysteries of what lies beyond our earthly existence, taking one on a journey beyond this world. A journey into the unknown, a place where life and death converge and where the countries of reality are blurred.

The piece transports you to another realm, where time stands still and the veil between life and death is lifted. With themes of spirituality, mortality, and the human experience, the piece explores ideas that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.

SPOKEN TEXT

“四是四，十是死，十四是十四，四十是四死，莫把死字说成十，休将死字说成四”

CHINESE TONGUE TWISTER LOOSELY TRANSLATED TO:

“FOUR IS FOUR, TEN IS DEATH, FOURTEEN IS FOURTEEN, FOURTY IS FOUR DEATHS, DON’T MISTAKE DEATH AS TEN, DON’T MISTAKE DEATH AS FOUR”

“四” PREMIERE

PART OF THE 11TH HOUR, DOUBLE BILL
VENUE ESPLANADE THEATRE STUDIO
DATE 5&6 JANUARY 2024, 8PM
DURATION 25 MINUTES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

PERFORMANCE SPACE

10mx10m IN SIZE (PREFERABLY)
DANCE MAT WITH SPRUNG FLOOR

SOUND SYSTEM

3.5 AUDIO JACK FOR PLAYBACK
SUB WOOFER
2 SPEAKER FACING AUDIENCE
2 MONITOR FACING STAGE

OTHERS

PROPS
4 BOXES
- 2 (40x60x180)
- 2 (40x80x180)

TEAM

PRODUCER EDWIN WEE
CHOREOGRAPHER RACHEL LUM
MUSIC FEDERIC CHOPIN, ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN, TZUSING, RAIME, HENRY MANCINI
PERFORMER RACHEL LUM
PERFORMER NG ZU YOU
PERFORMER STEPHANIE RAE YOONG
PERFORMER JOANNE SEOW