The Quiet is So Noisy

Kongsi Petak presents ‘The Quiet is So Noisy’, the latest full-length solo contemporary dance performance by award winning Malaysian dance choreographer and artist, Gabriel Wong.

This contemporary dance piece delves into the paradox of silence, revealing its dual nature as both a sanctuary of peace and a prison of oppression. It explores how silence can evoke serenity while amplifying the deafening inner noise of overthinking, loneliness, and despair. Through layered choreography, evocative storytelling, and a dynamic interplay of sound and silence, the piece takes the audience on a visceral journey through the mental, emotional, and physical landscapes of solitude and introspection.

At its core, this work sheds light on the often-invisible battles of depression and suicidal ideation, portraying them with raw honesty while maintaining a sense of hope. It confronts the darkness without romanticizing it, offering a path toward connection and healing.

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About Gabriel Wong

(b. 1975, Kota Kinabalu) Currently based in Sabah and Paris, Gabriel is a professional dancer, choreographer and artistic advisor. He graduated from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and Laban Centre London.

He was awarded The Theatre Prize 2002 for Dancer of The Year, and First Price for “Freie Theatergruppen” in the season 2011/12 in Germany, and recently in 2024, he received the Best Featured / Lead Performer in dance category from the 19th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards.

His cooperation projects mainly in Europe, as well as in America and across Asia.

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About Presenter

Kongsi Petak
Founded by Loke Soh Kim, Kongsi Petak started as one of the members of Kongsi Kolab (2018-2021) in KongsiKL artspace. Kongsi Petak believes in sharing and exchange, while maintaining a symbiotic relationship with the space they occupy. They foster interdisciplinary collaborations, nurture talents and promote knowledge exchange, through various platforms, ‘Petak Self Practice’ (Current: ARTies Potluck, 2018-), ‘Seni Tiga’ multidisciplinary project (2019-2022), contemporary dance ‘Petak Class’ (2019-2021) and Switchblade Operation (2023-).

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Team
Show Conceptualised by: Gabriel Wong
Choreographer & Performer: Gabriel Wong

Co-Producers: Loke Soh Kim, Low Pey Sien
Production/ Stage Manager: Armanzaki Amirolzakri

Rehearsal Venue Partner: One B Studio
Supported by: Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC)

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Performance reminder

• Please come early. Late comers will not be entertained.
• Venue is wheelchair accessible, kindly inform the presenter via kongsipetak@gmail.com should you require wheelchair access.
• Caution loud noise during performance.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult & seated near to exits.
• There will be a 30-minute post-show talk after the performances on 10th and 11th May 2025, 8:30pm.