The Amazing Sarong brings Quek Hong Shin’s picture book to Esplanade Theatre Studio from 14 to 30 August 2026. Written for the stage by Faith Ng and directed by Irfan Kasban, it follows siblings Nora and Adi as one piece of cloth becomes sails, capes, costumes and secret hideouts.
The PLAYtime! production is recommended for ages three to six and is presented as a relaxed performance, making the environment more welcoming to children with diverse needs.
What The Story Gives Young Children
The transformations invite children to see open-ended play in an ordinary object. The sibling story also gives adults a route into empathy, family bonds and noticing how another person feels during shared play.
This is an interactive young-audience experience rather than a conventional sit-still drama. Adults should prepare children for floor seating and moments when performers may invite a response.
- Themes: imagination, siblings and empathy.
- Recommended age: three to six.
- Language: English.
Dates, Tickets And Seating
Morning and afternoon performances run across selected dates from 14 to 30 August. Standard tickets are S$23. Every patron needs a ticket, including an infant carried in an adult’s arms.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the audience sits on the floor. Choose clothing that is comfortable for floor seating and tell the venue about mobility or access requirements before the visit.
- Venue: Esplanade Theatre Studio.
- Standard price: S$23 before applicable fees.
- Children cannot attend without an accompanying adult.
A Simple Follow-Up At Home
Offer a clean scarf or sarong and let the child name three things it could become. Adults can join without controlling the story: ask what the object does, who needs help and how the characters decide whose idea comes next.
Find more age-specific outings in Little Big Red Dot’s Parenting & Family guides.
- Talk about floor seating before the show.
- Arrive before the relaxed-performance introduction.
- Keep the day lightly scheduled around a preschooler’s energy.
