They dance to tell the story of their lives under Pol Pot's regime. Four Cambodian artists, filmed by Norlina Mohd and accompanied by Yen's soundscape, have come together to create a performance mixing dance, song and puppetry.

  In a country where priority appears to be given to the protection of centennial temples rather than to living heritage, these artists struggle to avoid having their stories disappear from future generations.

  As Em Theay, one of the three performing classical dancers, puts it, "but Angkor without dance, without art, without life, it has no meaning." She tells of the hardships under the Khmer Rouge years where all music and dance were forbidden. Em Theay has survived under Pol Pot's regime, and she continues telling her story, never faltering, a conscience, a memory of the gash which tore Cambodia apart.

  The New York Times wrote, "In 'Continuum', Cambodian artists put on stage their own chilling stories of survival."

  This performance premiered at International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Yale University, USA (27 - 30 Jun 2001). It will be held here at TheatreWorks Robertson Quay, The Bank of China Warehouse, 75 - 77 Mohd Sultan Road from 25 - 28 Oct 2001. It tours Europe, Australia and Asia in 2002.

  Donation tickets at S$200 per head on 25 & 26 Oct 2001. Tickets at S$30 each for 27 - 28 Oct 2001. Please call (65) 338 6735 for tickets.

  Conceived and directed by ONG Keng Sen. In collaboration with Em Theay, Kim Bun Thom, Mann Kosal, Norlina Mohd, Sotho Kulikar, THONG Kim Ann and Yen.

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