★ New puppet theatre production at the 2025 Taipei Children's Arts Festival
★ Adapted from the picture book "How Old Is the Apple?" by poet Xia Xia
How old is a light bulb? When a light bulb goes out, how many years are left? And how old is the glow it once emitted?
How old is a car? What about a car that speeds down the road? How old is the road leading to a far-away place? And the distance itself—how old is it?
How old is the mother who gave birth to me? How old is a tender mother?
Ah, and when a mother is angry… how old does she become?
Do we measure time with addition or subtraction? How many tales of time can a home hold?
Inspired by the illustrated children's poetry book How Old Is the Apple? by poet Xia Xia, The story became a theatrical performance, brought to life by puppetry and light-shadow artist Shih Pei-Yu. Using everyday objects in puppetry, the poetic verses are transformed into a stage experience.
What is time? It cannot be seen or touched, but it constantly shapes our lives. From children eagerly counting their age as they grow to adults reminiscing over memories, time brings change and weaves the stories of home.
This time, Flying Theater presents a brand-new production, 1 Home and 2 with a Caterpillars, an immersive performance combining theater and installation art. You and your children are invited to step into the magic of time and experience the emotions that form the essence of "home."
Integrating puppetry, soundscapes, and installation art, the performance invites audiences to listen to the narrative through headphones and experience time in a fluid and multidimensional way. This is more than just a show, it is an immersive experience inviting you to feel the passage of time, reconnect with forgotten emotions, and rediscover the stories that shape your sense of home.
Location: Bopiliao Historic Block (Ln. 173, Kangding Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan)
Performance: No. 147–155, Guangzhou Street
Reception: No. 13 & 15, Lane 173, Kangding Road
Performing Forn: Immersive theater
※ 1 Home and 2 with a Caterpillar is commissioned by Taipei Performing Arts Center.
Performance | Flying Group Theatre
Flying Group Theatre was established in May 2004 by Pei-Yu Shih as artist director. The name “Flying 飛人(FeiRen)” is a homonym for "non-human" in Mandarin and it symbolizes capturing the spirit of a creative hub where artists gather to explore freely across theatrical spaces. As a puppet theatre evolved from its early days of small-scale, intimate, and close-up performances to larger and more elaborate productions, 2025 marks a desire to reverse this trend and return to its original, authentic roots.
Past works include The Shadow Storyteller, Light of Dust, and Time Collector, which have toured at various arts festivals and received high reviews.
Script: Xia Xia
Artistic Director: Shih Pei-Yu
Producer / Stage Manager: Weslee Chuang
Co-Creator: Shih Pei-Yu, Yu Xiao-Chu, Ou Chia-Jui
Performers: Shih Pei-Yu, Ou Chia-Jui
Sound Designer: Iggy Hung
Production Assistant: Stella Shen
Technical Coordinator: Huang Shih-Ping
Organizer: Taipei City Government and Taipei Performing Arts Center
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