Journey to the West: Treasures from the Dragon Palace (2013)

Adapted from a classical Chinese epic, Journey to the West: Treasures from the Dragon Palace is the story of Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his master Xuanzang, and his friend Pigsy. Follow the powerful but rebellious Monkey King as he goes on a quest around the Earth and the Heavens to hunt down the perfect weapon to fend off evil.

Watch the legendary story of the Monkey King come alive through an array of traditional hand puppets and puppetry techniques. The audience will be invited to participate in an interactive hands-on segment to learn more about the evolution of traditional hand puppetry and its techniques.

Director/Playwright: Chong Tze Chien
Cast: Ang Hui Bin, Myra Loke, Tan Beng Tian, Tan Wan Sze
Production Stage Manager: Celestine Wong

Sound Operator: Ong Kian Sin
Puppetry Consultants: Tan Beng Tian, Li Yi Hsin, Ong Kian Sin
Puppets Constructions/Design: The Finger Players' Artistic Ensemble

Set Designer: Oliver Chong
Sound Artist: Darren Ng
Lighting Designer: Lim Woan Wen

(Source: Synopsis from The Finger Players Website and Credits from The Finger Players Programme)