9413 Nine Deaths One Life

01/01/2015

Have a _________ New Year!

Here, we do it differently. We honor different feelings and ways people celebrate new moments in their life. We dont ask for extreme happiness in going through a shift, we dont ask for vocal-chord- damaging style of screaming to step out from your past. We ask you to be honest, to be courageous and still be hopeful and inspired for new-ness in this new time and space.

Take your time to reflect, if you can summarise your 2014 in one year, what would it be? If you can visualise all the new things you want to happen in 2015 and summarise your expectations in one word, what will it be?

Have an exciting time ahead, to celebrate you every day!

01/11/2014

"Soon's story- Dancing on the edge between life and death."

"外国人对艺术抱持开放态度，他们通过艺术探索生命，体认到打从心底的感受；而非觉得那是看不懂的‘异类’。真正的艺术是并行于生活常态中，比如在街边、咖啡厅等随处可见，那是外国与本地最大差异之处。”

“本地观众常觉得艺术是个奇异的东西。其实人们也可创造艺术，生活也可有一种艺术形式，省思如何表达自己，而非麻木跟从。本地观众较为被动，艺术鉴赏也倾向于消费形态，缺乏积极理解，或从戏剧中领会传达的讯息”

"ART happens anywhere. Its not something "deep", "alien", "incomprehensible" or "only certain people get it". It happens anywhere when you pay enough attention to it. Just pause and enjoy the moment. Be vulnerable. Every moment is full of potential."

Thank you and Kwong Wah Press for the featured writeup about my journey. I really really appreciate it and I sincerely hope this will inspire more artists in Penang/ Malaysia to create their own work, share more of their stories

Online article here: http://www.kwongwah.com.my/supplement/2014/11/01/4.html

日暮后，战前古屋沉入昏暗，微弱燈光照射下，只見亦真亦幻的身姿随着迷离音律，承载情绪流转般浮游、蠕行跃起、攀爬窜逃、缓步疾奔，舞出生死之祭

05/10/2014

Throwback Sunday

Review from Penang Monthly: http://penangmonthly.com/highlights-of-george-town-festival-2014/2/

"...in the dark, candle-lit spaces of the derelict building, performance artist Soonufat Supramaniam leapt around, his manic yet fluid movements keeping the audience enthralled. He defied taboo ... and fellow performer Kenneth Tan gave their utmost in this soul-searching performance, and one went away with a feeling one cannot put a finger on – much like death."

Here?s our pick of George Town Festival 2014?s hits and miss. Playful, diverse, cultural and vibrant, this specially commissioned performance set the tone for George Town Festival 2014.

03/10/2014

// Nominated at the Los Angeles Music Video Festival! //

Soon had the opportunity to perform in this music video "Oisima- Everything about her (Taku Remix)" while he was performing in Australia.Thank you Matthew Thorne for directing this "butoh-esque" music video. Big CONGRATULATIONS on the nomination and spreading the art of being BOLD!! (Thank you to the talented production team: Danielle Pearce Harrison Carr Tim Ward & Megan Janet White as the beautiful dancer! :)

Check it out at http://vimeo.com/80450991

Music Video shot for Oisima - Everything About Her (Ta-ku Remix). Producer, Editor & Production Designer: Danielle Pearce Co-Producer: Tim Ward Director: Matthew…

11/09/2014

Coming soon! Which one do you prefer?

Version 1: "Are you ready to be extraordinary?"
Version 2: "Extraordinary Performance Training"?

19/08/2014

Dear guests for Nine Deaths One Life,

We want to thank you for your appreciation and contribution into our show. We value your input and your generous support for Malaysian performance works. Nine Deaths One Life is drawing its end circle now and planning for our next projects. If you have any comments/ love/ hate/ notes, please send it to [email protected].

We also have an upcoming workshop in September on training extraordinary performers. Apart from that, we are also planning for a site-specific theatre project in Penang for June 2015!

If you want to know more, please like our page: Darkhorse Physical Theatre here. (https://www.facebook.com/darkhorsephysicaltheatre)

Take care and keep breathing in our life

Sincerely,

Darkhorses

Photos credit : Phin Oswald

13/08/2014

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MALAYSIAN PERFORMING ARTS XD

13/08/2014

Dear guests for the 13-16 August show,

Please check your email as there are some important things to note about the show. Alternatively, you can about read them here:

1. The show will start at 7.30pm sharp. Please do come as early as 30 minutes early to avoid disappointment and do take traffic conditions in George Town into consideration. Latecomers will not be admitted entry.

2. Do wear comfortable shoes and long pants if possible. The production involves a bit of walking around the burnt shop house in the dark (we have torch lights for each guest).

3. Do bring an umbrella if possible. Part of the show is beneath the stars and it might rain. Do note that the show will still go on in the event of a light drizzle.

4. Considering that the production is part outdoors, we will be taking preemptive measures of setting up mosquito coils and providing mosquito repellent, but do feel free to bring your own camping-grade mosquito repellent as well.

5. Do not take any photos during the show itself so as to not distract the performer and other members of the audience. Pictures are allowed with the performers after the show.

6. Do come with an open mind and strong heart. The show delves into taboos still prevalent in our Malaysian culture today such as the topic of death itself.

Thank you and see you there!

P/s: Attached is a map of the site location. It is at 139 Beach Street, 3 doors away from China House.

11/08/2014

8, 9, 14, 15, 16 August Sold Out!
To purchase your tickets for 13 August, Wednesday (new show):
Contact LEE +6017-6418600 (Text/Whatsapp)

photo credit: Phin Oswald

10/08/2014

We are pleased to announce that we are completely sold out for all 5 of our shows - 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 August!

Due to popular demand, we will be adding another show on 13 August (Wednesday) at 730pm for RM30.

There were 14 guests on the opening night and 10 guests on the second night who showed up with money and were turned down because we already had a full house.

Walk-ins simply cannot not be entertained when we are sold out as our show is in the style of a promenade theatre and has a maximum seating capacity of 20 audience to maintain an intimate setting. Therefore, get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

As of the time of writing, there are only 17 seats left.

To purchase tickets, text/whatsapp Lee at 0176418600!

09/08/2014

See what our lovely patron said :) Stay tuned for more surprise