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Port to Plate

by The Chewy Collective , Museum of Food
1 - 2 May • 04:30pm
1 - 2 May • 06:00pm

Port to Plate is a walking theatre performance based on Singapore’s hawker heritage, particularly the stories found near the mouth of the Singapore River. Set in the 1930s, we take a group of aspiring hawkers on a walk around the bustling area to prepare them to set up their very own stalls. Along the way, we meet different characters who tell us about life near the Singapore River in the 1930s.

Port-to-Plate

Register here: https://shf2026mofporttoplate.peatix.com

*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Friday (1 May): 4.30pm - 5.30pm | 6pm - 7pm
Saturday (2 May): 4.30pm - 5.30pm | 6pm - 7pm

Step back into the 1930s with this immersive parent-child adventure! Aspiring young hawkers will navigate Singapore’s bustling port area, starting from the iconic Clifford Square. Here, we meet with Uncle Sam, a boatsman who helps to transport important spices from the Riau Islands to Singapore. 

What were some of these spices he transported daily? Which hawkers needed these spices, and for what dishes? 

Join us as we follow Uncle Sam to make a special delivery to his old friend and seasoned hawker, Auntie Nancy. 

At the end of this journey, participants will receive a hawker starter kit, including their very own 1930s hawker license! 

 

The Chewy Collective

The Chewy Collective was founded on a keen interest in developing interactive stories for young audiences. Drawing from our collective experiences as early childhood educators and musical theatre performers, we aspire to create shows for the A4YA sector with an unwavering emphasis on fostering creative expression and promoting free play.

We are simultaneously committed to pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling and theatrical narratives. Specifically, we aspire to challenge and redefine the level of autonomy children possess in decision-making throughout our shows, employing the dynamic and engaging medium of improvisation within the theatrical framework.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thechewycollective

Museum of Food

Museum of Food is a non-profit for heritage food education. We design experiences that make heritage food knowledge, techniques, and history accessible to the average Singaporean person. Intergenerational experiences form the core of our practice, relying on older generations to share their knowledge, and translating this knowledge for younger generations to savour. We run exhibitions, conduct cooking workshops, create tasting menus, curate performances and craft activities, and host walking tours — all relating to Singapore’s culinary heritage.

Website: foodmuseumsg.com
Instagram: @foodmuseumsg





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