Classics for Juniors 2021: Walking the Amazon

Adapted from Walking the Amazon by Ed Stafford

British Explorer Ed Stafford is the first to walk the entire length of the mighty Amazon from its Andes springs to its Atlantic mouth. Ed soldiers on, despite innumerable challenges from wildlife and people, including native tribes and even after his native guides desert him. Finally he meets a guide and friend and they stumble on against reason, suffering starvation and sickness until they reach the end of the Amazon. This is the story of a man who motivates himself to keep to his commitment despite physical and mental exhaustion for two and a half years.

Eight trained Physical Theatre actors reenact Ed Stafford’s journey, scaling mountains and ploughing through impenetrable forests. The magic of physical theatre transforms improvised props and minimal set into foliage and landscapes right before your eyes as the story unfolds.

Co-Directors: Dr Vicki Ooi & Suen Chi Hung
Adaptation: Dr Vicki Ooi
Performed by professional actors
Mainly in English with bilingual surtitles

Public Performances

9-10/10/2021 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre
For ages 6 and above

$240, $210, $160

Tickets available at URBTIX from 27 August 2021

*Free post-show stage tour with $240 ticket.
*50% discount for full-time students, people with disabilities and the minder, senior citizens aged 60 or above and CSSA recipients.
*10% discount applies to full price tickets for every purchase of four or more tickets.

Ticket Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999

Programme Enquiries: 2520 1716 | [email protected]

School Shows

Perfect for P4-S3 students from local or international schools

4 – 8 /10/2021 (Mon – Fri) 10:30am & 2:30pm
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre

School Programme Details

Stage 1 Education materials
To be disseminated by email to teachers in mid-Sep 2021:

Stage 2 Pre-show in-school workshop
Weekday in Sep & Oct 2021 approx. 1 hour


Stage 3 Theatre performance & post-show activities
4-8/10/2021 (Mon-Fri) 10:30am & 2:30pm
Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre

Optional programme: Creative Box

This is an additional theatre training programme for participating students to devise their own Walking the Amazon skit!

Booking & enquiries: 2520 1716 | [email protected]

The presenter reserves the right to postpone, cancel, modify the programme format or substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances arise.


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