The Story of Chi is a new work of magic realism that follows the journey of a young girl and a teenage dragon. Chi, caught between her Japanese and Vietnamese heritage, finds herself at a crossroads during an unexpectedly turbulent time for her family. Torn between cultures and traditions, Chi’s world takes a fantastical turn when she meets Mizu, a risk-taking teenage dragon who has been separated from his family. As grandmother, mother and daughter each struggle to balance ancient traditions with their lives today, Chi and Mizu embark on daring adventures but their wish for independence might just separate them from their families forever.
The Story of Chi marks a new collaboration between Terrapin and Contemporary Asian Australian Performance. Written by Hoa Pham, Jeremy Nguyen and Hiroki Kobayashi, this work uses body and shadow puppetry to craft a stunning world that explores love, courage, and the complexities of family.
Performances
Thu 31 Oct– Sat 2 Nov '24
Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
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Key Creatives
Writers Hiroki Kobayashi, Hoa Pham, Jeremy Nguyen
Director Kenneth Moraleda
Puppetry Director Sam Routledge
Production Dramaturg Tessa Leong
Lighting and Set Design: Benjamin Brockman
Costume Design: Rita Naidu
Composer Terumi Narushima
Lighting Designer Benjamin Brockman
Puppet Maker Danny Miller
Performers Samuel Lau, Eliane Morel, Mayu Iwasaki, Juanita Navas-Nguyen
Development Director Courtney Stewart
Development Composer Matt Hsu
Development Cast Yulan Jack, Meme Thorne,
Development Partner La Boite
Acknowledgments:
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
CAAP is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
Terrapin is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia and through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for the Arts.
Image credit: Peter Mathews
