Who says you need a time machine to travel back in time? With OH! Open House’s new permanent immersive art experience, all you need is a pair of comfy shoes, inquisitive eyes, a good listening ear, and a whole lotta curiosity.

Following its “sleepwalking” digital art trail Days — and counting, the independent art organisation is back on the streets to tempt you with a site-specific, multisensory walk around Jalan Besar. Titled New World’s End, the Singapore Tourism Board-supported night tour is slated to officially launch on July 2. The audio-guided walk combines fiction and history to reveal the stories of the iconic New World Amusement Park, as well as the rich history and heritage of Jalan Besar.

Set against the backdrop of the now-defunct landmark in the 1960s, it starts at OH! Open House’s new home at 85 Desker Road before taking you down back alleys, hidden rooms and fantasy spaces where you’ll uncover the secrets and romance of a pair of young lovers: cinema projectionist Kiran (voiced by Salif Hardie) and New World Cabaret dance hostess Rosa (voiced by Moira Loh).

Directed and written by theatre maven Kaylene Tan, with dramaturgical support from actress Janice Koh, the stories of New World’s End are told through lavish sets designed by OH! Open House’s artistic director Alan Oei, an evocative soundtrack produced by music duo NADA, and captivating films by one of Singapore’s leading creatives Brian Gothong Tan.

This is a first-of-its-kind experience that lets you see

Ready to experience a slice of the 60s today?

Important Information for Visitors:

• The 60-min audio tour is narrated only in English.
• Visitors are advised to wear comfortable footwear in this rain-or-shine experience.
• Some locations in the route are not wheelchair-accessible
• Happens only every Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays only.