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Esplanade Presents
Theatre
PUNO: Sewing Memories
Papermoon Puppet Theatre
(Indonesia)
17 – 19 Apr 2026
View dates and time1hr
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Recital Studio
Synopsis
Using non-verbal storytelling, original music, mask theatre and techniques inspired by Japanese bunraku and kuruma ningyo, Papermoon Puppet Theatre tells the story of single father Puno and his daughter, Tala, in this exploration of life, death and legacy.
Life, death and the memories that shape us—internationally acclaimed theatre company Papermoon Puppet Theatre invite you to explore the stories woven into the fabric of our lives in PUNO: Sewing Memories.
This story follows Puno, a single dad and a tailor, who tries to sew threads of memories with his daughter, Tala. He tries to provide for his daughter’s needs, building her self-confidence and abilities so that Tala can one day continue her journey on her own.
PUNO: Sewing Memories bears all the hallmarks of a Papermoon production, one that audience around the world have come to love. This non-verbal play uses the universal language of puppetry and movement to tell the story, evoking emotion through stunning visual design and an original musical score. Several puppetry techniques are incorporated in the show—mask theatre and movements inspired by Japanese kuruma ningyo and a bunraku form of manipulation—each one carefully selected to move the story forward.
Stitching the threads and fabric of their work, Papermoon asks us to consider the different ways that death shapes us, and to recognise the significance of the lives of our loved ones beyond the moment of their passing.
Production Credits
Conceived and Produced by Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Artistic Directors: Maria Tri Sulistyani and Iwan Effendi
Director & Playwright: Maria Tri Sulistyani
Music Director: Iwan Effendi
Technical & Set Engineer: Anton Fajri
Puppet Builders: Anton Fajri, Beni Sanjaya, Pambo Priyojati, Hardiansyah Yoga, Iwan Effendi, Maria Tri Sulistyani
Puppeteers: Pambo Priyojati, Beni Sanjaya, Hardiansyah Yoga, Anton Fajri
Costume Maker: Retno Intiani
Music Composer: Yennu Ariendra
Music Operator: Febrinawan Prestianto
Video and Photography: Rangga Yudhistira
Lighting and Technical Director: Andreas Praditya
Accessibility
Relaxed Performance Assistive Listening
Advisory:
This production explores the topic of love, loss, and death through puppetry. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult must be 16 years old and above.
Recommended Age: 6 and above.
Admission Age:
4 and above.
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Artist Information
Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Papermoon Puppet Theatre was founded in 2006 by illustrator, writer, and theatre performer Maria (Ria) Tri Sulistyani who, together with visual artist Iwan Effendi, leads the company’s many activities from a studio and workshop they built outside of Yogyakarta, Indonesia in central Java. These days they work together with four members of Papermoon, namely Anton Fajri, Beni Sanjaya, Pambo Priyojati and Hardiansyah Yoga.
In a country with world-renowned puppetry traditions, the expert artists of Papermoon Puppet Theatre have created a distinct body of work. They have presented 30 mixed-media productions, visual art installations, and exhibitions that tell stories about the choices, circumstances, and conflicts of everyday life. “Our stories are personal and focus on individuals. From there we can see the bigger issues.” – Ria Sulistyani
Papermoon has shared their work in more than a dozen countries. They collaborate with other puppeteers around the globe, and welcome artists in residence and audiences to their studio and residency compound in Yogyakarta. In 2008, Papermoon launched Pesta Boneka – an international puppetry biennale where puppeteers share their work in a community setting, with the next edition takes place in 2026. In 2020, responding to the isolation of the global COVID pandemic, Papermoon began creating puppetry works for film; these have been screened widely and featured at international film festivals. At home and on tour, they also host puppet labs and workshops.
Papermoon Puppet Theatre believes that anything can come alive. Every creature, every object, every single thing in the world holds life somewhere inside of it. With their performances, installations, workshops, collaborations, and festivals, they hope to bring those things to life and nurture the good things around and within us.
Relaxed Performance
This is a Relaxed Performance (RP). A RP provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for those who are on the autism spectrum or have sensory sensitivities. Special modifications are incorporated into the performance to make it relaxed.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Date & Time
Assistive Listening
Relaxed Performance
17 Apr 2026, Fri
8pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
18 Apr 2026, Sat
3pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
8pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
19 Apr 2026, Sun
3pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
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From 19 Feb 2026, 10am (Limited tickets)
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