Dream Space

★★★★★ Sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
★★★★★ Edinburgh Fringe Festival Theatre Awards
★★★★★ Asian Art Awards Outstanding Young

“Dream Space” by Creative Group SSAK is a mesmerising, non-verbal omnibus puppet show and physical theater performance designed to transport audiences into a realm of boundless imagination. Seamlessly combining exquisitely crafted objects, live music, and profound visual metaphors, this highly immersive 40-minute production offers a poetic escape and a healing experience for spectators of all ages.

The journey begins with a magical “Opening” that instantly transforms an ordinary, everyday environment into an extraordinary theatrical space filled with dynamic physical movement and live music. Following this introduction, the performance transitions into “The Legend”, a captivating segment based on a traditional Korean folktale about “Muneomi Village”—a name historically meaning “a village overflowing with water.” This episode uses Korean puppets and gentle storytelling to bring an old Korean legend to life, sharing a moving story that anyone can easily connect.

The emotional centerpiece of the production is “Whale & Girl”, a breathtaking and dreamlike underwater encounter between a young girl and a giant, gentle whale. Through eye-catching visual objects—including a massive whale puppet and soaring butterflies—and poetic soundscapes, it delivers a deeply moving message of comfort, healing, and coexistence to everyone navigating the trials of modern reality.

Finally, the festive energy reaches its peak with the interactive “Ending Parade”. The giant puppet objects and lively characters step off the stage to mingle, make eye-contact, and dance directly with the crowd. By completely breaking the boundary between performers and audiences, it leaves an unforgettable, celebratory impression that resonates across generations.

About Creative Group SSAK:

Creative Group SSAK is an innovative South Korean performing arts company specialising in non-verbal, theater, and interactive circus performances that integrate profound social themes with audience engagement.

Dedicated to connecting global audiences through poetic and visual storytelling, the company has actively expanded its international presence, earning critical acclaim and awards at prestigious festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe and the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Based in Seoul, Creative Group SSAK continues to create multidisciplinary productions that bring magical and healing experiences to audiences of all ages.

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