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“A rare glimpse into the lives of people you might pass on the street and never meet”
The Guardian
Behind every door of every home, there are stories that might never be told. Open Homes is a chance to hear them.
Featuring personal and moving accounts from everyday people, audiences are invited into the homes of strangers to hear their stories. First conceptualised by artist Jeffrey Tan for the Singapore International Festival of Arts, this season includes six generous Asian Australian storytellers as they host listeners and share stories of their own lived experience making Adelaide home.
A rare opportunity for a very small audience, Open Homes uses no actors – just real people sharing their terraces, backyards and apartments in this series of fleeting yet intimate encounters. Understated, sincere and humbling, it is an authentic theatre-going experience about the importance of fostering community and taking a moment to walk in someone else’s shoes.
Book early – places strictly limited!
Over three weekends, Fri 29 Oct to Sun 7 Nov 2021.
THE OPEN HOMES
A Muse: Surviving with an Entrepreneur
Genevieve Haese, Adelaide
Facilitated by Tyson Olson
How does one have fun while surviving life? Presented by a world traveller with a heart for untold stories, discover the potential and consequences of an entrepreneur’s mindset.
Performance Dates
22, 23, 29 Oct & 5 Nov, 7pm
Australia for Me
Lucy Rivera Lopez, Klemzig*
Facilitated by Catherine Purling
Outlining a lifetime of eclectic careers – from factory worker to model, security guard to singer – follow along with the story of how a Filipina found home in Australia.
*This home has a pet cat and dog.
Performance Dates
23, 30 Oct & 6 Nov, 12pm
30 Oct, 2pm
Cookies and Sambal: The Chemistry of Love
Irene Lau Verapen and Morgan Verapen, Golden Grove*
Facilitated by Catherine Purling
United by food and love, an interracial couple found love at unexpected stages of their lives. Discover their secret recipe for love, marriage and life!
*This home has two pet dogs.
Performance Dates
23 Oct & 6 Nov, 4pm
30 Oct & 6 Nov, 7pm
Journey to the South
Ee Ling & Francis Tan, Aldinga
Facilitated by Tyson Olson
How did Singapore noodles come to Aldinga? From kampong to eco village, what values do this Chinese couple bring for their journey to the south?
Performance Dates
24, 31 Oct & 7 Nov, 2pm
31 Oct, 4pm
Be Our Family
Hannah & Gabriel Lee, Noarlunga Downs
Facilitated by Roel Voorbij
An Australasian family who love life, people and adventure share their life’s journey through connecting and story.
Performance Dates
23, 30 Oct & 6 Nov, 4pm
30 Oct, 2pm
Seoul-ful Journey
Sean Kwon, Athlestone*
Facilitated by Roel Voorbij
Korean Restaurant owner Sean shares some of life’s lessons and discoveries from his journey guided by love to building a marriage and family in a foreign land.
*This home is wheelchair accessible.
Performance Dates
24, 31 Oct & 7 Nov, 4 pm
7 Nov, 2pm
Theatre Facilitators: Catherine Purling, Roel Voorbij, Tyson Olson
Lead Artist: Jeffrey Tan
Production Manager: Bianca Araújo
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