The Coral Nursery has collapsed, and tiny Pavona coral babies are missing! A search party of marine scientists and adult corals are in a race against time to rebuild the nursery and find the lost coral babies before it’s too late.
Looking for Pavona is a highly interactive dance-theatre production that immerses children in the rescue and restoration of our precious coral ecosystem. Through movement, music, and imaginative sets, they will discover Singapore's diverse marine life and learn about the dramatic impact of human action and climate change on the ocean.
Get your kids excited about our coral species and inspire them to be the custodians of our marine heritage!
About the script
The script is written by cultural medallion recipient Angela Liong in collaboration with Sam Shu Qin, a marine conservationist dedicated to restoring coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Sam is also the co-founder of Our Blue Spaces—a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of Singapore’s marine biodiversity while fostering community collaboration and engagement in marine science and conservation.
About the show’s theme
Singapore has lost around 60% of its coral reefs due to coastal development and land reclamation over the years. Among the diverse marine life, Singapore is home to the magnificent Pavona, a leafy hard coral that resembles giant cabbages and displays iridescent colors of green, orange, and blue. Like other species of hard corals found in the area, Pavona plays a crucial role as a keystone reef-builder, helping to create the physical structure of the ocean ecosystem. This, in turn, supports a wide variety of marine life, including fish, sponges, and endangered seahorses.
About the Young People Environmental Dance-Theatre
The Young People Environmental Dance Theatre is an annual production by ARTS FISSION that uses the transformative power of dance to engage children meaningfully with critical environmental issues. Through age-appropriate discussions, movement exploration, and guided choreography, the programme encourages young participants to learn about real-world concerns affecting their generation and to develop them as environmental stewards. Past themes have included deforestation, challenges to migratory birds, and the conservation of endangered animals.
When
12–14 November, 11:00–12:00 & 14:00–15:00
15 November, 14:00–15:00.
Age
For Kids & Parents
Price
General Admission: 19 SGD (SG Culture Pass eligible; Concessions, School, and Group Bookings available )
SG60 4-tickets Promotion: 50 SGD
Telephone number
Links
Address
SingaporeDrama Centre Black Box, 100 Victoria Street, #05-01, National Library Building, Singapore 188064
How to get there?
By Bus
To North Bridge Road (Bus stop near National Library Building) - Services 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145, 197, 851.
To Victoria St – Allson Hotel (Bus stop near Bugis Junction) - Services 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, NR8.
To Victoria St – Bras Basah Complex (Bus stop near National Library Building) - Services 2, 12, 33.
By Train
Take the East-West Line (Green) or Downtown Line (Blue) to Bugis Station (EW12/DT14), and walk to the National Library Building.
Alternatively, take the East-West Line (Green) or North-South Line (Red) to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25), and walk towards the National Library Building.