It is the fourth trimester, and a single parent DJ tells of the rhythmically unpredictable journey of mothering.

She sheds the skin of her former self, mourning the withering of each layer, convinced that underneath all these layers is a cow on a journey with no return trip. On this trip are some things that she knows she will lose: a sense of self, the clarity and separation of night and day, and the awareness that she'll never be alone anymore. But every loss is a farewell that comes with a hello—a first wail marks a farewell to the womb, and a first rave marks a celebration of the journey ahead.

This live theatre performance offers a powerful, magical and affirming experience for babies and their caregivers, particularly new parents, who are often navigating the invisible complexities of parenthood. As the first text-based baby theatre performance in Singapore, both adult and baby audience members are introduced to one another's worlds through puppetry, light and sound, before a gentle and magical rave party.

The development of this programme is supported by the National Arts Council and BinjaiTree Foundation.

There will be a 15 minute rave party by DJ Nicolette after each performance.

Production Credits

Playwright and Performer: Ellison Tan Yuyang

Director, Spatial, Costume and Object Designer: Myra Loke

Performers: Vanessa Toh and Periyachi Roshini

Co-Producers: The Wanderlings and So Jo Huang

Disc Jockey: Nicolette Tan

Lighting Designer: Genevieve Peck

Sound Designer: Safuan Johari