Goldfish (For Schools)

The stage is set, and everything begins as it would in any theatre show. But then, chaos ensues—a flood warning is announced and the theatre suddenly transforms into an emergency centre as people rush in.

Amid the turmoil, ordinary objects transform into something entirely unexpected and new—a blue tarp becomes the ocean, canned food turns into walls, and rice bags hold back the rising water. Can we find the key to preventing an impending disaster?

Created by Terrapin in collaboration with Japanese artists Kouhei Narumi and Ayami Sasaki, Goldfish blends stunning design with imaginative puppetry. A unique theatre experience, Goldfish invites families to imagine new possibilities in an uncertain world.

Production Credits 

Writer: Dan Giovannoni 
Designer: Ayami Sasaki
Co-Directors: Kouhei Narumi (Dainanagekijo) / 鳴海康平（第七劇場）& Sam Routledge
Designer: Ayami Sasaki (FAIFAI) / 佐々木文美（快快）
Composer: Dylan Sheridan
Lighting Designer: Richard Vabre 
Associate Designer: Yumemi Hiraki 
Shadow Puppet Designer and Maker: Greta Jean
Stage Manager: Mads Hillam
Production Coordinator: Liv Vermey
Cast: Rino Daidoji, Mayu Iwasaki, Marcus McKenzie
Residence Coordination and Cooperation in Japan: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater
Residence Coordination in Japan: Chiryu Public Theater

A programme of 60 Connections – At Home and Afar, a year-long season of Singapore stories and international collaborations in celebration of SG60.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Ten Days on the Island, Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Terrapin, City of Melbourne through Arts House, Asia TOPA, Darwin Festival and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

Terrapin is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia and through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for the Arts. Goldfish’s development is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Japan Foundation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

These shows are open to schools only.