Un-form

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Synopsis

Un-form began as a personal, burning question that artistic director and choreographer Kuik Swee Boon posed to himself. The question concerned his role as an artist — the validity and value of such a profession to his own existence, and within the context of society. These questions were then extended to the dance artists, and their solos, devised in close collaboration with each person, were individual responses to this. One of Swee Boon’s most intimate and revealing works, the dance artists delve deep into their memories and experiences to understand their identity as artists and individuals, compelling audiences to embark on the same journey of self-contemplation.


Un-form was originally commissioned by National University of Singapore (NUS) Arts Festival 2013 as part of T.H.E Dance Company’s then annual Solo/Duet series.

World Premiere: March 2013NUS Arts Festival 2013 – Solo/Duet, NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Australia Premiere: April 2019, Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance, Brisbane

UK Premiere: February 2024, The Coronet Theatre, London

Digital Premiere (livestreamed): July/August 2020, #THEGOESONLINE, Singapore

Credits

Choreography
Kuik Swee Boon

Performers
Jessica Christina, 
Sherry Tay, Lee Mun Wai

Music
Cotton Wool by Lamb, 
Some Nights by Fun, Un-form by Zai Tang (original composition)

Lighting Designer
Adrian Tan

Set Concepts
 Kuik Swee Boon

Spoken Words
Lee Mun Wai

Choreographer's Assistant
Jessica Christina

Media/Audience Quotes

"...the piece is touching, provocative and relatable on so many levels! Exceptional!" 

— Helen Gramotnev, Brisbane Stage, 2019

“Edgy, current and fiercely independent…” 

— Stephanie Burridge, The Straits Times, Singapore, 2013

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