Synopsis:

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 with diverse backgrounds, the work continually evolves, offering fresh perspectives and new dimensions as it invites audiences to discover how a shared positionality can emerge in our contemporary world.

Originally commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Pán《盤》first premiered at the Cultural Extravaganza 2021 as a livestream before receiving the Best Performance award at the Asian Arts Awards during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and travelling internationally to Germany, Italy, China, South Korea, and Malaysia in multiple forms. Five years later, the work finally returns home for its long-awaited Singapore live premiere. Pán《盤》invites audiences to reflect on a shared humanity beyond personal identity. Don't miss this award-winning performance as T.H.E closes its 2026 season.

There will be a post-show dialogue for both shows. In the spirit of championing diverse-ability artistry, Audio description and creative captioning by Access Path Productions will be available for the Friday matinee, with a subsidised ticket price of $25 for Persons With Disability (PWDs) and schools.