The Theatre Practice Celebrates 60 Years with the Return of Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition

As The Theatre Practice (Practice) marks its 60th anniversary, it joins forces with Berries World of Learning School to bring back the Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition. Running from 6 April to 4 May 2025, this beloved festival returns with two theatrical productions and two interactive experiences, continuing its mission to make Mandarin theatre accessible and engaging for young audiences and families.

Theatre for All Ages: A Celebration of Play and Culture

Recognized by the National Arts Council Singapore as a pioneer in arts education, Practice has spent six decades nurturing young minds through “play-centric” learning experiences. Its vast repertoire of Mandarin Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) productions, classes, and school programs fosters deeper connections with the Chinese language and culture. Following the success of its inaugural edition, which welcomed over 2,000 attendees, this year’s festival builds on its mission of intergenerational storytelling and shared experiences.

Bringing Classics to Life for a New Generation

[Performance] A HA! — 8 Minutes of Light

Breaking News! The Sun is angry! When the Sun gets really angry, would it explode with a chee-ba-bom? And if the Sun is gone, what happens to planet Earth?

Join lovable hero A Ha as he embarks on an epic quest to find the sun and save the world. A HA! — 8 Minutes of Light combines audience participation, clowning, and percussion for a hilarious and hijinks-filled adventure!

Presented by the team behind The Theatre Practice’s award-winning Theatre For Young Audiences productions, this interactive performance encourages audiences to imagine a positive future in the face of the climate crisis — the importance of overcoming indifference and the significant impact of our individual actions.

You have 8 minutes before total darkness. Yes, just 8 minutes. What will you do?

Programme Details

• Date: 12.04 – 20.04.2025 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Time: 10:30am*, 11am, 2:30pm* & 3pm (*Only on 12.04.2025)
• Venue: Practice Space (54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953)
• Language: Performed in Mandarin (with English surtitles)
• Duration: 45 mins
• Ticket Price: $40 + $3 booking fee
• Get tickets here

[Performance] Day I Met The Prince

“Do you know how to protect my rose?”

A poignant journey of self-discovery, a celebration of childlike innocence, and a tribute to the differences that make us special… Journey across the stars with the Little Prince as he searches for a way to protect his beloved rose!

Day I Met The Prince is inspired by the beloved classic The Little Prince — reimagined by theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun. First staged in 1988, this landmark Theatre For Young Audiences musical has delighted generations of families and captivated audiences around the world.

With powerful storytelling, moving melodies and an interactive crafting session, this timeless classic is a must-watch for children and adults alike!

Programme Details

• Dates: 26.04 – 04.05.2025 (Thu, Sat, Sun)
• Time: 11am, 3pm
• Venue: Practice Space (54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953)
• Language: Performed in Mandarin (with English surtitles)
• Duration: 45 mins
• Ticket Price: $40 + $3 booking fee
• Get tickets here

Hands-On Creativity: Play With Series

The festival also introduces two participatory experiences that blend creativity, storytelling, and hands-on crafting, inviting families to explore new artistic forms:

[Experience] Play With: Scissors, Paper… Light?

Explore the timeless art of paper cutting and shadow play with Play With: Scissors, Paper… Light?, a fun and interactive workshop experience for the entire family.

Guided by Hong Kong theatre lighting designer and paper artist Lau Ming-hang (also known as SunFool), little ones and grown-ups team up to create paper-cut masterpieces that come to life under the glow of light.

The best part? No cutting-edge skills required — just your hands, some paper, and plenty of imagination!

Programme Details

• Date: 06.04 & 13.04.2025 (Sun) Time: 10am & 2.30pm
• Venue: The Theatre Practice – Rehearsal Studio (54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953)
• Language: Conducted in Mandarin
• Duration: 2 hours
• Ticket Price: $50 + $4 booking fee
• Get tickets here

[Experience] Play With: Grain To Paint!

Join Shirin and Liz of Wild Dot on a colourful journey to transform humble rice into vibrant natural paints. Blending botany, art and chemistry, this interactive eco-art experience invites families to turn everyday materials into tools for creativity and play.

Once your handmade colors are ready, let your imagination take over and create one-of-a-kind artworks. It’s time to paint the world with endless possibilities!

Programme Details

• Date: 20.04 & 27.04.2025 (Sun) Time: 10am & 2.30pm
• Venue: The Theatre Practice – Rehearsal Studio (54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953)
• Language: Conducted in Mandarin
• Duration: 2 hours
• Ticket Price: $50 + $4 booking fee
• Get tickets here

Sustainability at the Heart of the Festival

With its #PracticeGreen initiative, The Theatre Practice continues its commitment to sustainability within the arts. Following the 2024 festival’s eco-conscious efforts—which included upcycled set materials, a recycling corner, and sustainable production practices—this year’s edition will further explore environmentally friendly theatre-making. The festival’s sustainability efforts were even showcased as a case study at Singapore’s inaugural Green Stages symposium, inspiring industry-wide change.

Get Your Tickets

Tickets for Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition are now available on BookMyShow. For more details on programming and ticket discounts, visit here or follow @thetheatrepractice on social media.

Join us in celebrating 60 years of storytelling, creativity, and play—a theatrical experience the whole family will cherish.