28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

1hr 50mins (No Intermission)

Tickets from $40

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Synopsis

★ Tomohiro Maekawa × Tora Hsu – A contemporary Japanese classic reimagined

★ Winner of the 2025 Taipei Theatre Awards for Best Director and Best Video Design

★ International premiere at Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026

We are destined to kill each other before understanding one another.

In a post-apocalyptic Earth in the late 21st century, the world’s population has been diminished. Those that remain are divided into two factions: the Nox, the new superior mutant species who rule the planet despite their intolerance of sunlight, and the Curio, the original human species who now live under subjugation. With clashing beliefs and divided stances, the two share only one thing in common—the will to survive.

The Sun presents a dystopian future damaged by bioterrorist attacks, a fractured reality where people are not only segregated by intelligence and physical ability, but also by their beliefs in how they should coexist.

Premiered in 2011, The Sun is Japanese playwright/director Tomohiro Maekawa’s smash hit science fiction fable that has been restaged multiple times as well as enjoyed movie and novel adaptations.

Now, continuing his pursuit of naturalistic aesthetics, award-winning Taiwanese theatre director Tora Hsu leads a phenomenal Taiwanese cast in reinterpreting The Sun in a post-pandemic context. This new staging reinvestigates how we confront divided and extreme positions in a fragmented world, while finding a way to coexist with those who are different from ourselves.

The Sun was commissioned by Taipei Performing Arts Center and premiered in Taiwan in 2024.

Advisory

Performance will include use of strobe lighting, loud sound effects and depiction of violence.

There will be a post-show dialogue conducted in Mandarin after the performance on 28 Feb, 8pm.

Admission Age

12 and above.

Recommended Age

15 and above.

Language

Mandarin

Surtitle Language

English

Access Needs

Assistive Listening

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Time3:00 PM

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Tickets & Prices

Cat 1

$68

Cat 2

$48

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Tote Board Arts Grant

All Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.

For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.

Mainstream Schools (Primary to Tertiary Institutions)

For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.

The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.

For Homeschool Community and International Schools, to make a booking or an enquiry, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.

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Advisory

Performance will include use of strobe lighting, loud sound effects and depiction of violence.

There will be a post-show dialogue conducted in Mandarin after the performance on 28 Feb, 8pm.

Admission Age

12 and above.

Recommended Age

15 and above.

Language

Mandarin

Surtitle Language

English

Access Needs

Assistive Listening

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When a show is cancelled, ticket buyers will be duly notified by the event organiser primarily via email. You may also be notified through the event organiser's authorised ticketing agent, media or any other applicable communication channels. Information will be provided on where and when you can get your refund. For postponed performances for which the date of the new performance is known, refunds are optional.

For free programmes, any cancellations or postponements will be updated on the event website and/or relevant official communication channels. As no tickets are issued, refunds do not apply.

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Can I take photos or record a video during a performance?

For indoor performances, photography and video recording are generally not allowed during the show unless stated otherwise by the promoters or artists.

For performances at public spaces, such as those at the Concourse and DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre, photography and casual video recording are generally allowed for personal use. Please be mindful not to use flash, obstruct others, or disrupt the performance. Some programmes may still restrict recording based on artist requirements, so please follow on-site announcements or staff instructions.

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Can I eat or drink during the show?

Generally, food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue. It depends on the venue as well. For some shows, you may bring food and drinks purchased at the foyer bars at the Concert Hall or Theatre into the venues. For shows at the Annexe Studio, where there is a bar in the venue, eating or drinking is no issue.

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Esplanade&Me Specials

Early Bird (3 – 21 Dec 2025, limited tickets)
Black: 20% savings
White: 15% savings
Discover: 15% savings (Min. of 2 tickets)

From 22 Dec 2025, 10am
Black: 15% savings
White: 10% savings
Discover: 10% savings (Min. of 2 tickets, limited tickets)

Applicable to Standard tickets only. Terms and Conditions apply.

Not a member? Sign up for free!

PAssion members: 10% savings

From 22 Dec 2025, 10am onwards
Min. of 4 tickets, limited tickets

Applicable to Standard tickets only.

Tote Board Arts Grant

Mainstream Schools (Primary to Tertiary Institutions)

For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.

The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.

For Homeschool Community and International Schools, to make a booking or an enquiry, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.

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