Three Monkeys on Stage – Art, Theatre & Performances from Around the World
From contemporary stages to traditional rituals – the motif of the Three Monkeys inspires theatre artists, performers, and visual creators around the world.
On this page, we gather the most fascinating plays, installations, and artistic actions in which the symbol “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” takes on new meanings and emotional depth. Sometimes it is a gesture of protest, sometimes a reflection on the world, and sometimes a silent cry for attention. Discover how the Three Monkeys appear in live art – and how much they can say without words.
A symbol that speaks without words
The motif of the Three Monkeys – see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil – has fascinated people around the world for centuries. Simple in form, it carries deep meanings. In art and theatre, it becomes a tool of expression – through the body, silence, gesture, or mask.
Artists turn to this symbol to speak about what is difficult to express in words: violence, indifference, silence in the face of evil, or the need to protect oneself from the world. Sometimes the Three Monkeys convey rebellion, sometimes confusion, and sometimes hope.
On stage, in performance, or in installations, “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” becomes a language of emotions – universal and understood across borders and cultures.
It is precisely these interpretations that we aim to collect and present here.
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Have you ever taken part in such an event? Or maybe you create art yourself – art that speaks louder than words?
We’d be happy to showcase your work – a play, performance, installation, photo, or symbolic gesture.
If you have images, recordings, or reflections – send them to us. We’ll gladly feature them on our website.
👉 Or maybe something just caught your eye?
A school poster, a street flyer, an announcement of a play with the Three Monkeys motif…
Take a photo and share it with us – even a single poster can be an inspiration and part of a bigger story!
And maybe you’re still searching for an idea, inspiration, or support?
We are here for you too – Emil, Przemo, Inka, Susan, Syb, and many other collectors and creators connected with the Three Monkeys Center project.
Sometimes certain interpretations are not easy.
It’s worth reaching back to the sources – to hear, to see, to speak…
📧 Write to us at: welcome@threemonkeys.center
📝 Or use the contact form in the Contact section.
