Open Stage – Programme B

28 June 2025, 3pm

28 June 2025, 8:30pm

There will be a post-show dialogue with the artists after each show.

Open Stage returns in 2025 with two triple bills at Esplanade Annexe Studio, alongside a special spotlight performance at ArtScience Museum. Featuring artists whose long standing relationships with the festival have shaped contemporary dance in Singapore, this edition reflects a continued commitment to artistic growth. Selected from various festival platforms over the years, these returning artists present works that deepen ongoing creative inquiry—where ideas evolve, practices expand, and past works are reimagined with fresh perspectives. 

Programme B

1) Give What Gives You by Chiew Peishan (Singapore)

In Give What Gives You, Chiew Peishan explores the different notions of giving, delicately treading between giving and receiving. This redevelopment of a duet, which premiered in 2023 as part of a . part presented by Frontier Danceland, endeavours to give weight to the intention behind each act of giving. Peishan’s signature approach of blending autobiographical fiction and inventive representation invites audiences to reflect on the subtleties of this everyday act and the potential emotional complexities it entails. She will be performing this duet with former senior dance artist from T.H.E Dance Company, Ng Zu You.

2) Cercle by Olé Khamchanla (Laos/France)

Cercle is a solo by Olé Khamchanla that embodies the crossroads of the cultures with which the choreographer dialogues, borrowing from the West and the East, from the gestures of the street or from those of the classical arts. In Cercle, Olé pushes the limits of what his dance is today, to explore a new energy and a universality in gestures. The festival is thrilled for this work to materialise in Singapore now, after the initial plan to present the work at cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic.

3) Together, Yes? by Ross McCormack (New Zealand) and New Zealand Dance Company

Together, Yes? is a striking new duet by Ross McCormack, performed by Ross and dance/performance artist Olivia McGregor. Pulling focus on the intricate relationship between the curator and the artist—where power, influence, and negotiation collide, and shifting between the abstract, emotional, and political, Together, Yes? unravels the tension between production and commodity, questioning the transaction of responsibility between those who make and those who shape. Set within a strategic playing field, the work moves through a game of battle and outcome—where shifting pressures create rebounds, and meticulous organisation becomes an art form in itself. With Ross' signature blend of precision, theatricality, and dynamic physicality, Together, Yes? offers a sharp and layered examination of the forces that shape contemporary art and performance.

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Ticket Pricing

(All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee)**

Standard

S$35

Concession

S$25

Only for Children Aged 6-12, Senior Citizens Aged 55 and above, Students Aged 25 and below with valid student ID, National Servicemen NSF, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Standard Twin Bundle (Programme A + B at a special discount)

S$60

A Standard Twin Bundle includes 1 ticket for Programme A and 1 ticket for Programme B.

Concession Twin Bundle (Programme A + B at a special discount)

S$40

A Concession Twin Bundle includes 1 ticket for Programme A and 1 ticket for Programme B. Only for Children Aged 6-12, Senior Citizens Aged 55 and above, Students Aged 25 and below with valid student ID, National Servicemen NSF, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Standing Mezzanine

S$12

Please note that wheelchair access is only available for the ground level, and not the mezzanine.

Early Bird 25% off (13 Mar 2025 – 13 Apr 2025)

S$26.25

Friends of T.H.E (Emanate) 20% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$28*

Friends of T.H.E (Embrace) 15% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$29.75*

Friends of T.H.E (Embark) 10% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$31.50*

Esplanade&Me Black/White 15% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$29.75^

Esplanade&Me Discover 10% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$31.50^

UOB Bank Card Holders 10% off (from 14 Apr 2025)

S$40.50

Visit the ShopUOB website for promo code.

*Up to 4 tickets per pax; promo code will be sent via email to Friends of T.H.E members.

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**Ticket Pricing excludes Booking Fee, as follows:

S$4 booking fee per ticket for tickets above S$40

S$3 booking fee per ticket for tickets between S$20.01 and S$40

S$1 booking fee per ticket for tickets priced up to S$20

Terms of Ticket Sales

• Prices exclude ticketing agent’s booking fees.
• Once sold, tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable unless the Singapore government mandates the closure of events in Singapore. All information given is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change without prior notice. The Organiser reserves all rights to amend any terms and conditions without prior notice, and, in the event of any dispute, the Organiser’s decision is final.

Conditions of Entry

• Admission is subject to valid tickets produced at the entrance.
• Each ticket admits one person.
• Rating to be advised. Patrons must be at least 6 years old for admission.

General

• Doors open 15 minutes before the show starts.
• In the interest of all patrons, latecomers will not be seated until a suitable point in the performance.
• Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent mode in the theatre.
• Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by the venue. The house rules are displayed within the venue premises.
• No food and drinks are allowed in the venue.

Photography / Videography Recording Rules

• Photography, videography and audio recording are not permitted during the performance.

Accessibility

• This venue is wheelchair-accessible. For audiences who may require support to access the venue, please write to us at [email protected].
• If you have any other access requirements, please also get in touch with us. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests, we will do our best to support your needs.

All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice.

The Organiser reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Organiser’s decision is final. For more T&Cs, please refer to https://contactdancefestival.bigtix.io/terms-and-conditions.