Ah Ma has a beloved Sunflower as her companion, which she lovingly tends to.
Her daily routine involves watering the plant, checking the soil, sharing stories, and singing to the sunflower. One day, she notices her sunflower beginning to wilt and decides to rehome it in a beautiful forest. In this new, nourishing environment, the sunflower thrives and eventually becomes a sanctuary for other forest creatures.
One unexpected night, a huge storm claims the sunflower’s life, leaving Ah Ma to navigate her grief on her own. Despite the loss of her beloved sunflower, she continues caring for the forest creatures she has befriended over time. As time goes by, AH MA gradually grows older alongside her new friends while tending to them—until one day, she doesn't.
Her absence is deeply felt by the forest, and over time, a field of sunflower shoots begins to sprout, surrounding the forest.
WHERE THE SUNFLOWERS GROW covers the theme of loss, grief and our relationship with nature. This performance hopes to de-stigmatise the topic of death around children and provide a safe environment for families to discuss the permanence of death, grieving and healthy coping strategies, bridging the understanding of life experiences between the young and the old.
When
02 November, 09 November, See the website for the opening hours.
Age
3+
Price
from: 15 SGD
Address
Singapore3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore
How to get there?
By Bus:
- To Bukit Merah Town Centre (Bus stop ID 10091) & Opposite Bukit Merah Town Centre (Bus stop ID 10099) - 14, 147, 196, 197, 855, 961, 961C, Premium 765
- To Bukit Merah Bus Interchange (Bus stop ID 10009) - 5, 16, 57, 123, 131, 131M, 132, 139, 153, 167, 176, 198, 272, 273, 851
By Train:
- Take the East-West Line to Redhill Station, and walk through Redhill Close to get to Bukit Merah Town Centre, where Gateway Theatre is located.