The fourth commissioned work under the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) programme “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024-2026”, the theatre play for babies entitled “Sounds of WOODerland”, will be staged at Box I of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) in Nape from 5 to 10 August.
During the presentation period, IC will specially host a “Local Program Presentation Session”, inviting representatives from stage production companies, theatres and arts festivals related to children’s performing arts from mainland China and the neighbouring regions, with the aim to promote original works by Macau’s performing arts sector and explore collaboration opportunities, according to the bureau.
The Session will be held on 8 August at 4:30 pm at CCM. Registration is open to performing arts-related associations or companies legally registered in Macau, or individuals aged 18 or above holding a Macau Resident ID Card. The Session will be conducted primarily in Mandarin, and no interpretation services will be provided. Each presentation is limited to 5 minutes. Interested parties may download the registration form IC’s website.
Registration can be done up to 5 pm on 3 August. More details can be found via this link.
Meanwhile, “Sounds of WOODerland” is part of the “3rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival”. The play was created by local producer Chan Si Kei, composer and percussionist Yukie Lai, together with Luxembourger musical director Jean Bermes and Austrian choreographer Ela Baumann, trailing on the success of the baby theatre play “Sweet Dreams in the Woods”.
Featuring original percussion and improvisation, handcrafted instruments and distinctive sound installations, the play is a multi-dimensional soundscape packed with dynamic body movements, engaging babies’ senses through playful exploration, according to IC.
Source and Image: IC
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