Welcome to the Wilderness of the Spirit: Temporary Bodies
Step through the looking glass and into the Woodlands Botanical Gardens, where the line between the human soul and the natural world dissolves. Temporary Bodies is not just a performance; it is a immersive rabbit hole into the heart of Gaia.
🍄 The Curious Concept: Why “Temporary Bodies”?
In our wonderland, we are all but fleeting guests. The title serves as a gentle reminder that every human body—regardless of ability—is a temporary vessel borrowing resources from the Earth.
Like Alice navigating a world of constant change, we invite you to shift from consuming to caring. We transform the abstract “saving the planet” into a personal act of empathy and daily kindness.
🎠Meet the Inhabitants of the Garden
Our “Wonderland” is populated by a vibrant collective of dreamers and doers:
- Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC): Semi-professional dancers with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities who challenge the very notion of what a body can do.
- Maya Dance Theatre (MDT): Masters of Asian Contemporary dance, blending tradition with social cause.
- Under the Bridge (UTB) & Community Performers: A fusion of professional artists and local residents, including active seniors, all sharing one “Collective Stage”.
- Live Musicians: A pan-cultural ensemble featuring the Sitar, Tabla, Flute, and Pipa to score our journey.
📱 Magic & Technology: The Augmented Reality Experience
Peer through your device to see the invisible. We have integrated the heartfelt poems of Jo Devadason, a poet living with Down syndrome. Through Augmented Reality (AR), her words about life and nature literally come to life within the garden, turning your stroll into an active exploration of a hidden world.
🌿 Join the Tea Party (Event Details)
Don’t be late for this very important date! This is a non-ticketed event open to all.
- Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Full Programme), assemble at Blk 134 at 3:30pm to commence event
- Venue: Woodlands Botanical Gardens Community Garden
- Address: 134 Marsiling Road, Singapore 730134 (Located within Woodlands Town Park East, behind HDB Block 134).
- Getting There: Accessible via Bus 913 from Woodlands Interchange; alight at Block 137.
- Admission: Free of charge
- Note: There are no toilet facilities within the garden. Public access is available at the coffee shop at Block 134 Marsiling Road.
- Tip: Audiences are encouraged to bring picnic mats for a comfortable experience.