Searching Blue《寻蓝》is a site-adaptive work by T.H.E’s Founding Artistic Director, Kuik Swee Boon. Stirred by his observations of what goes on in his daily commute and inspired to redefine the relationships we have with our environment and the people around us, the performance is a journey that begins in a contained area and moves out into the public space—one that infiltrates our everyday spaces, encourages us to take a pause from our daily routine, and compels us to ponder about our relationships with one another and with the environment around us.

A work that was originally conceived and created as a gift back to the community in Singapore in the year of T.H.E’s 15th anniversary, Searching Blue《寻蓝》was created in collaboration with Malaysian sound artist, Kent Lee, and five full-time main company dance artists. The work not only brings a professional contemporary dance work into the public space, but also seeks out the intrinsic desire for connection in today’s society and rekindles the innate sensitivity and empathy that we have towards one another. Audience members can expect intimate moments with the performers, who may invite some to hold a hand or to connect in various ways.

World Premiere: November 2023, Goodman Arts Centre & Geylang Park Connector, Singapore

Malaysia Premiere: December 2023, COEX, Hin Bus Depot, Penang

Indonesia Tour: December 2023, Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia (ISBI), Bandung; Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta