For subscribers

Dance review: Ali Chahrour’s Told By My Mother a compelling tale of family loss and grief

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox

Ali Chahrour’s Told By My Mother is part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts.

Ali Chahrour’s Told By My Mother is part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025.

PHOTO: CANDY WELZ

Jocelyn Chng

Google Preferred Source badge

Ali Chahrour
Victoria Theatre
May 16, 8pm

Based on the real experiences of Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour’s family members, Told By My Mother is an hour-long meditation on the love of a mother. This work, which premiered in 2021 and is part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025, is the second in a series of four performances created by Chahrour on the theme of love.

See more on