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WOW TIME SHOW is going on tour across London & beyond this June

This project was born from our own experiences as migrants, parents, and carers; learning how to create belonging, connection, and joyful moments while raising children between cultures.

From these experiences, WOW TIME SHOW was created:
a gentle, sensory theatre experience for babies and young children (0–5), together with their parents, grandparents, and carers.

More than a performance, it’s an invitation to slow down, connect, and share meaningful moments together.

We believe that art for very young children matters deeply. These early experiences help shape imagination, emotional connection, curiosity, and confidence — and every child deserves spaces filled with warmth, creativity, and care.

This June, we’re so excited to bring WOW TIME SHOW to libraries across London and the UK, and we can’t wait to meet you there

📍 TOUR DATES — JUNE 2026
• June 5 — Peckham Library
@SouthwarkCouncil
• June 6 — Kilburn Library (Brent)
@brentcouncil
• June 10 — Ipswich County Library
@Ipswich_County_Library
• June 11 — Canada Water Library
• June 12 — Battersea Library
@battersea_library
• June 13 — Woolwich Centre Library
@greenwichlibs
• June 26 — Idea Store Whitechapel
@idea_stores

* Please register through your local library and their website for event booking information.

We are also very pleased to be introducing the WOW TIME SHOW programme to several nurseries and primary schools this June, as part of this growing journey and in collaboration with our wonderful partners.

Directed by Sava Cebotari
Cast: Sook Kuan & Inna Cebotari
Produced by Kinth Square (London)

This project is supported by Arts Council England.

Poster design by @umuzencreatives

With heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us and helped make this show possible:
Marina Belous, Nicolae Pintilei, Andreea Tudose, Daniela Tudose, Andy Mihnea Mandoiu, George Fanea, Ion Popovici, Alin Balascan, Alexandru Adomnita, Toader Olar, Maria Aberg, Penny Black and all the people and organisations who have been alongside us throughout this journey 💓

Because sometimes the smallest moments become the most meaningful memories.

WOW TIME SHOW

Theatre for Early Years (0–5 years old)

Director:
Sava Cebotari (@savacebotari)

Cast:
Sook Kuan (@tangbubbles)
Inna Cebotari (@innacebotari)

Produced by:
Kinth Square (London)

Coming soon to libraries in London – a delightful show for little ones!

#WowTimeShow #TheatreForEarlyYears #EarlyYears #ChildrensTheatre #FamilyExperience

Wow Time Show

Theatre for Early Years (0–5 years old)

Director:
Sava Cebotari (@savacebotari)

Cast:
Sook Kuan (@tangbubbles)
Inna Cebotari (@innacebotari)

Produced by:
Kinth Square (London)

#WowTimeShow #TheatreForEarlyYears #EarlyYears #ChildrensTheatre #FamilyExperience

✨ WOW TIME SHOW ✨

A magical performance created especially for our youngest audiences (0–5 years old) 🌈

🎭 Theatre for Early Years

Director:
Sava Cebotari (@savacebotari)

Cast:
Sook Kuan (@tangbubbles)
Inna Cebotari (@innacebotari)

Produced by:
Kinth Square (London)

Step into a playful, sensory world where imagination comes alive and little ones experience theatre in its purest, most joyful form 💫

#WowTimeShow #TheatreForEarlyYears #EarlyYears #ChildrensTheatre #FamilyExperience

🎭✨ Introducing the cast of Wow Time Show ✨🎭

We are delighted to welcome Sook Kuan / @tangbubbles to Wow Time Show.

Sook Kuan is a Malaysian dance and theatre practitioner based in London, with over a decade of international experience across the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia.

She holds an MA in Theatre Lab from RADA and a Master’s in Creative Arts from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, and works across performance, choreography, early childhood education, and theatre-making.

Her artistic practice explores dance and theatre as immersive, sensory experiences that nurture empathy, imagination, and human connection. Influenced by ritual and traditional movement practices from Sabah, her work is grounded, expressive, and deeply human.

Sook Kuan’s choreographic work has been recognised internationally, including selections and awards at:
✨ MASDANZA (Korea)
✨ Yamagata Documentary Dojo (Japan)
✨ Visions du Réel (Switzerland)
 @tangdanceprojects

In Wow Time Show, Sook Kuan brings her rich physical language and experience in early years education to create a gentle, engaging, and imaginative space for children and families to explore movement, sound, and connection together.

We are very excited to begin rehearsals and share this journey with audiences soon. 💛

📸 Photo credit: Sook Kuan

#wowtimeshow #theatreforearlyyears

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

In Spirit

This work-in-progress was developed as an intimate, one-hour long performance set within a traditional Lotud house in Tuaran, Sabah, in collaboration with @tangbubbles . Drawing from the idea of ritual as a shared human practice, the work explores the body as a vessel of attention, endurance, and presence rather than a representation of any specific belief system. Within a close and limited space of audiences, performers engaged in structured improvisation using symbolic materials such as a woven tikar mat, water, incense, bell, gongs, and blindfolds. These objects functioned not as ritual tools, but as "material companions" that guided movement, sound, and sensory awareness. The proximity between performers and audience created a heightened state of witnessing, where subtle actions, breath, and physical effort became central. The work sought to open a space for reflection on spirituality beyond religion, grounded in the lived experience of the body, the environment, and the shared act of being present together.

Photography by @ivanhiewsm and YellowBrick Team.

“Be gentle… Flow…Let things unfold” #residency #creating #lunchbreak #60secreativity

菩提- Bodhi, Enlightenment/ Awakening
#tangcalligraphies #seeking #learning #truthaboutlife

In Spirit

I'm so happy and excited to share moments captured during our work-in-progress showing in the Traditional Lotud House!

The concept started when I moved back to Kota Kinabalu, I wanted to create a dance or performance that pulls inspiration from the belief systems of Sabahan. I want to explore what people of the present time actually believe in the spiritual contexts from different religions or traditions. From there, create a new perspective on the existence of the soul in the format of contemporary ritual.

The first person that came to my mind was my long time friend @tangbubbles . From her extensive research on shamanism, dance, and theater, I believed she is the one that can push this project to the next dimension. As fate lines up, she was visiting Malaysia for Chinese New Year this year so she decided to make a quick stop in KK to push this project forward.

We only had three days to rehearse and put ideas into actions that can be presented in an hour time frame with limited space and resources. We are also lucky enough to spend some time interviewing Odun Gading, one of the last Bobohizan existing in the fading culture of shamanism in the Suang Lotud tribe.

Huge thanks and respect to @ivanhiewsm and his YellowBrick team for capturing these moments. Dance is an art form that constantly disappears after the purpose served and they managed to catch it in such limited space with no power outlet available. They are the reason I'm able to share these fleeting movements.

This is just the beginning of this project and I hope to move this forward to bigger stage and wider audiences in the future. Cheers 🥂

Created by @johnchin22 @tangbubbles
Videography by @ivanhiewsm and the YellowBrick team
Edited by @johnchin22

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

In Spirit

Some images captured from our work-in-progress showing at the Traditional Lotud House.
Thank you to those who took their time to get there and witness our first full run.
It took us 3 days to prepare the structure, but a lifetime of experience to put it together in this short time.
I'm immensely grateful for everyone involved and helped me with this project, especially @tangbubbles for trusting me and giving the idea a body.

Big thanks to @ivanhiewsm and his team YellowBrick for not only documenting the moment, but also the enthusiasm for experimental performance.

I'm still processing the feedback from the audience and the amazing videos from the YellowBrick team.
Will post more about the production soon 🙏🏼

Grateful to return home for Chinese New Year—
to gather, to reconnect, to be held in the warmth of family.

Best wishes to everyone!!
May the Year of the Horse bring you abundance of health, happiness, joy, peace, and success!! 🐎✨

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
😇😇😇😇😇
🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧

“…In that lifetime, I traversed mountains and rivers, turned pagodas, not to cultivate afterlife, but to meet you along the way.”
——6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso
“…那一世，转山转水转佛塔呀，不为修来生，只为途中与你相见”——仓央嘉措