Koko is a village boy with a lively imagination, so life by the river is never dull. When he ventures beyond the riverbank, he embarks on an exciting adventure to the place where the river meets the sea. Does Koko take a step in the great beyond?

Join the little adventurer in his imaginative journey, as he braves his fear of the unknown and embraces the fun that it will bring. Come take his hand and go on this journey together with Koko The Great!

Adapted from the book Koko the Great by Natalie Hennedige, illustrated by Twisstii, published by National Gallery Singapore and inspired by Singaporean artist Liu Kang’s oil painting, Life by the River.

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

PIP Says

Learn how our choices can lead to both exciting adventures and challenging consequences when Koko’s wild imagination takes him beyond the forbidden river. This is a fun-filled theatre performance packed with audience interaction, puppetry, music, and multimedia magic.

Production Credits

Director: Ian Loy

Composer, Sound Designer and Live Musician: Stan

Set Designer: Iman Ismail

Lighting Designer: Wei Siong

Projection Mapping Artist: Irsyad Ishak

Puppet & Costume Maker: Loo An Ni

Performers: Muhammad Al-Hafiz Bin Hosni, Elizabeth Loh & Chew Shaw En

Understudy: Liz Sergeant, Fadhil Daud

Production Manager: Evelyn Chia (The Backstage Affair)

Stage Manager: Jiong Ling (The Backstage Affair)

Assistant Stage Manager: Chua Ya Ting (The Backstage Affair)