The Three-Legged Crab-Eating Mongoose And The Giant
Actor, Puppets, Object, Shadows/ 50mins
Original Author: Wu Ming-Yi
Director: Shih Pei-Yu
Performed in Mandarin (with English surtitles)
Recommended for children ages 7 and up
A crab-eating mongoose lives on bravely despite losing a leg;
A young girl and her dog set off on an adventure into the forest;
Journey into the heart of a giant, and discover a moving tale of nature, land and memory…
Flying Group Theatre (Taiwan) brings acclaimed author Wu Ming-yi’s The Three-Legged Crab-Eating Mongoose And The Giant to the stage through intricately crafted puppets, immersive projections, evocative scenic design and live performance.
As the world around us changes and important things risk being forgotten, there are some stories we must continue to tell…
A celebration of nature’s vitality, this poetic theatrical experience invites children and grown-ups to step into a magical world together, where curiosity, courage and hope can take root once more.
Premiere
“2025 Taiwan Writers Festival”
November 22, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM; November 23, 11:00 AM
Venue: Taiwan Literature Hub．Literary Showcase
Tour
2026
June 05–07 Taiwan Literature Hub．Literary Showcase, Taipei.
June 13–14 Datong Theater,Fengtian, Hualien.
August 01-02 “Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition” Practice Space, The Theatre Practice, Singapore.
Creative TEAM
Original Author: Wu Ming-Yi
Director: Shih Pei-Yu
Producers: Chuang Wan-ping, Shen Hsueh-Yin
Puppet Design / Graphic Design: Ou-yang Wen-Hui
Music Design: YU Huan-Fu
Video Design / Logotype Design: Ou Chia-Jui
Cast: Li Shu-Chiao, Chou Chun-Peng, Peng Hao-Chin
Stage Manager: Lin Dai-Jung
