2009 Shows VI
POSTPONED TO 2010!! Singapore Reggae Festival ‘One Love’ (17 Oct 2009) POSTPONED TO 28 Nov 2009
POSTPONED TO 2010!! (Update: No idea if its true that this is gg to be in 2010, let’s hope they really manage to get it on for 2010!!)
Announcement:
Dear Fans / Friends;
This is a letter we never envisioned writing, but we’ve had to make the
unfortunate decision to postpone The Singapore Reggae Festival which was
due to be held on November 28, 2009 .
The Ferehemo Pte. Ltd has been promoting this show since September, and
while the momentum has been steadily growing, we can’t risk our
reputation by producing a show that doesn’t meet your expectations. We
did attempt to come up with an alternative date but the bureaucracy
involved made it practically impossible at such short notice.
We would like to apologize again for the postponement, especially to those of you who have already made ticket purchases, travel and accommodation plans. Unfortunately, there were circumstances which were beyond our control but we intend to make next year’s reggae concert even more spectacular so I hope you can join us then.
However, if you prefer to receive a refund, please contact SISTIC for the refund details.
Thank you all for your support.
God Bless.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=223707785122&ref=ts
28 Nov 2009
Sat, 7.00pm
Approx 8 Hrs
Sentosa, Siloso Beach
Early Bird
S$68 (Till 14 Nov 09)
Standard
S$78 (15 – 27 Nov 09)
S$88 – Event Day (28 Nov 09)
SHOW POSTPONED TO 28 NOV 2009
Click Here For Press Release on the postponement of the music festival
ONE FREE DRINK (House Pour) for every ticket
A Reggae Extravaganza with nothing but the best reggae artists from the US, UK, Jamaica, Africa and Southeast Asia. Artists like Beenie Man, Coco Tea, Steel, Krazee Kulture, Bushmen, Pure Vibracion, Steven & the coconut treez, Kai-jo Brothers, Jiang Liang and Ras Muhammad will be jammin through out the whole night till four in the morning pure Reggae music Live & Direct! The first ever Singapore Reggae Festival that will be held at Sentosa Island Siloso beach is an experience that you wouldn’t want to miss. It is an event that also pay a tribute to the late king of Reggae Bob Marley with special appearance Rita Marley singing “One Love” with all the artists.
www.singaporereggaefestival.com
Please note there has been a change in the artists’ lineup
Reggae
Reggae is Jamaica’s largest cultural export, and since its humble beginnings from the ghettos of Kingston, reggae has grown to become a worldwide cultural and musical expression. There are reggae bands from every habitable continent of the world, and as with music from the Jamaican source, reggae is a vehicle to teach, uplift, and inspire. The music that came from the ghettos has been the most powerful voice of the downpressed, music that carries the cry from Trenchtown (the Kingston neighborhood so named for the open sewer trench) to the heavens—if you want to hear the heartbeat of The People, listen to Reggae music! Since the early days in Jamaica, and through to the present day worldwide.
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Jordi (23:12:19) : edit
I already lose 4 planes tickets for this festival, Im from Barcelona and I was going to Singapore just for this reggae festival.
How the organitzation can refund me?
I am really sad. I dont understand…….
I hope the directive of the festival can do something with the people around the world that is in the same situation as me.
Jah bless. - 16 12 2009
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blucat (11:57:49) : edit
Hi Jordi, so sorry to hear about your plans.. I only have Sistic (the ticketing company) contact details for you but I think this is only for the festival’s tickets. I am not sure about compensation for travel or accomodation, I guess you could ask a Sistic staff to try to put you through to the main company. Good luck!
Ticketing: Sistic
Main Line: (65) 6319 3299
Ticketing hotline: (65) 6348 5555
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday and Public Holiday: 12pm – 8pm
Facsimile (65) 6440 8476
Site w details: http://bit.ly/5subNK
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Murtaza (15:07:18) : Defending the Caveman (25 Sep-10 Oct 2009)
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Dear friends,SRT staged Defending the Caveman in March this year. The run completely sold out within days with very minimal marketing. This was due to (a) incredibly good word-of-mouth and (b) the fact that this show was the longest running solo comedy in Broadway history.We are staging it again in September, so if you missed it, please get your tickets right away. It is the perfect way to unwind after a hard day’s work. 90 minutes of pure laughter tackling the differences between men and women.
In addition, if you present your ticket stub at Harry’s@The Pier Robertson, you will receive a complimentary Harry’s Premium Lager on the day of the show. And for the month of September only, in view of it being Healthy Lifestyle Month, every pair of tickets purchased online will entitle you to a pair of complimentary one week Bikram Original Hot Yoga passes at True Yoga. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal than that, so please book now. I look forward to seeing you at Defending the Caveman! Best regards, |
Octoburst! Celebrate Children’s Day @ Esplanade (1-4 Oct)
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Introduction to Playwriting by Haresh Sharma (10 Oct 2009)
The Hossan Leong Show (1 – 11 Oct 2009)
Esplanade Presents : Pesta Raya 2009! (9-18 Oct 2009)
The annual Pesta Raya festival, held during Singapore’s Hari Raya Puasa, celebrates Malay arts by Malay artists from Southeast Asia and around the world. Comprising both ticketed and free performances, the festival features an exciting line-up of some of the best traditional and contemporary Malay artists presenting vibrant works of dance, theatre and music.
Malay Version
Matinya Toekang Kritik (Death of a Critic) 12 Oct 2009
Animation Nation 2009 (14-21 Oct)
Animation Nation 2009
14-21 October 2009
Seating for ALL festival screenings is on a free-seating basis.
The festival’s venue provides for wheelchair access to the theatre.
Age limits apply for films rated R21, M18 and NC16. Proof of age (with a photo) is required at the point of admission.
The Organisers reserve the right to change the programme and to refuse admission. In such circumstances and when applicable, refunds may be offered at the discretion of the Organisers.
Promoter:
Singapore Film Society
Screenings:
National Museum of Singapore Gallery Theatre
Workshop:
*SCAPE Youth Center
Standard Price: $10.00
#SFS Card Holder: $9.00 (One ticket per card)
#TCC Members: $9.00 (One ticket per card)
Animation Workshop: $15.00
#SFS and TCC Card Holder Discount Available Only At Authorised Outlets.
[*All prices include booking fee]
Festival Schedule
| Date/Time | Title | Duration | Rating |
| Oct 14 Wed | |||
| 7:00pm | Secret Of Kells (Opening Film) | 75(min) | PG |
| Oct 15 Thu | |||
| 7:00pm | Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai | 72(min) | NC16 |
| 9:00pm | From Inside | 70(min) | NC16 |
| Oct 16 Fri | |||
| 7:00pm | A Town Called Panic | 75(min) | G |
| 9:00pm | Secret of Kells | 75(min) | PG |
| Oct 17 Sat | |||
| 4:15pm | USAVICH + Dialogue with Satoshi Tomioka | 90(min) | PG |
| 7:00pm | Waltz With Bashir | 90(min) | R21 |
| 9:00pm | Mary & Max | 88(min) | NC16 |
| Oct 18 Sun | |||
| 11:30am | A Town Called Panic | 75(min) | G |
| 2:00pm | Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf | 85(min) | G |
| 7:00pm | Best of Studio AKA | 70(min) | PG |
| 9:00pm | Genius Party Beyond | 81(min) | PG |
| Oct 19 Mon | |||
| 7:00pm | Barefoot Gen 1 | 83(min) | NC16 |
| 9:00pm | Barefoot Gen 2 | 85(min) | PG |
| Oct 20 Tue | |||
| 7:00pm | Genius Party Beyond | 81(min) | PG |
| 9:00pm | Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai | 72(min) | NC16 |
| Oct 21 Wed | |||
| 7:00pm | Mary & Max | 88(min) | NC16 |
| 9:00pm | Waltz With Bashir | 90(min) | R21 |
Screening Venue: Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore (Full Capacity 245)
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As high tech as a loo can go « blucat’s waiting.. (13:38:27) : edit
[...] Sis tonight yay! Get the tix if you have nothing on tonight. Its also the first of a whole week of Animation Nation 2009! I already got my tix for 7 shows all the til next week [...]
Rantau Berbisik by Nan Jombang Dance Company (17-18 Oct 09)
17-18 Oct 2009
Sat & Sun, 08:00PM
Approx 100 mins
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$30
Rantau Berbisik
The Whispering Lands
By Nan Jombang Dance Company
“Nature blossoms as a guide…” – Eri Mefri
The low-lying coastal plains of Western Sumatra and its hinterland of swamps and volcanic peaks make up their hometown of Padang, Indonesia, where the matriarchal culture of the Minangkabau is both bane and comfort to its community.
These lands whisper stories of the villagers’ hopes and dreams, their desire for a better life and the strong bond they have with their families despite their very resentment of the relationships within.
This dance in two parts traces the travels and travails of a migrant community of Padang.
Part One explores the underlying tension that plagues villagers in a small Minangkabau village, namely the desire to leave the matriarchal community to seek their fortune in foreign lands. Part Two presents the experiences of those who have already left their hometown, yet still feel an inexorable pull towards the culture that they left behind.
Choreographer Ery Mefri’s dancers accompany their performance with their own minimalist vocal percussions and weave contemporary movements with typical folkloric motifs of the Minangkabau, most notably, “plate dance” and the pants-slapping rhythms of randai.
Impak Maksima: The Musical (17 & 18th Oct 2009)
17-18 Oct 2009
Sat, 08:00PM
Sun, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 90 mins
INTERVAL
Approx 20 mins
Esplanade Theatre
Standard – S$60, S$45, S$30
VIP Box – S$60
Malay with English subtitles
Impak Maksima – The Musical
by Excellent Pictures & Global Network Entertainment Sdn. Bhd with the support of Istana Budaya, Malaysia
Directional Collaboration for Singapore production by Panggung Arts
The drift began on television…
The circuit roared on the silver screen …
Now, coming to you fast and furious, witness the next evolution of IMPAK!
Popular television series and movie blockbuster Impak Maksima roars alive on stage in Singapore as a fast-paced, adrenalin-pumping musical helmed by well-known Malaysian director Ahmad Idham, who was also behind the television series and movie.
Impak Maksima – the Musical traces the life of DK, a carefree young man whose only passion was illegal street car racing. His life changes when he falls in love with the sweet and well-mannered Ika, who turns out to be the younger sister of his racing rival. Thus began a series of confrontations and competitions on and off the street.
This musical joyride promises some slick breaking and hip hop dancing set against a backdrop of live car drifting stunts onstage. So belt up and get ready for a heart-stopping ride!
Performed in Malay with English surtitles
Director: Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri
Co-Director and Producer : Den Wahab
Music Director : Cat Farish (Fabulous Cats)
Dina (Malaysian Idol) as Asmida Junaidah
Adib (Fabulous Cats) as Amran
Zed Zaidi as Ray
and the Floor Fever Dancers
Malay Version
Simfoni Filem Nusantara (18 Oct 2009)
Pesta Raya 2009
Simfoni Filem Nusantara
in collaboration with People’s Association
18 Oct 2009
Sun, 08:00PM
90 mins
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$35
LANGUAGE: Malay
Simfoni Filem Nusantara
by Orkestra Melayu Singapura
Singapore/Indonesia
Orkestra Melayu Singapura takes a journey through time in a performance of popular and iconic songs from Singaporean, Malaysian and Indonesian movies and television dramas from 1950s to present day.
Joining them onstage are pop diva Rossa and Sinetron star Intan Nuraini from Indonesia along with our local stars Taufik Batisah, Elfee R Ismail, Fuad Rahman and Hariani Hassan Bakri with their rendition of favourite songs such as Ibu and Ayat Ayat Cinta.
With a combination of shadow play and multimedia projections of old movies as well as more recent ones acting as a backdrop, the singers and musicians recreate a nostalgic world of music and movies. The line between time past and present seem to blur as the melodies of the night fuse themselves into yet another storyline onstage, even with their own cast of characters.
Songs are performed in Malay and Bahasa Indonesia
About The Orchestra
The Orkestra Melayu Singapura (OMS) was formed in 1991 to preserve and promote Malay music in Singapore. OMS is the only orchestra in Singapore that performs Malay music with modern as well as traditional Malay instruments. They also perform popular Western, Chinese and Indian music. Currently, Amri Amin is its Music Director and Mohd Jais Minsawi is its Conductor.
The OMS is dedicated to preserving the essence of traditional Malay music in Singapore and also to ensure that Malay music is appreciated by fans old and new. Since its formation, OMS has given more than 500 local performances at major national and community events. The musicians are a favourite at functions organised by the Malay community and have also been very well received in countries such as Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and The Netherlands for their engaging and soulful rendition of traditional and modern Malay music.
Songs are performed in Malay and Indonesian
In collaboration with People’s Association PASSION CARD SPECIAL
Show your PAssion Card and receive 20% off your ticket purchase!
(subject to ticket availability)
Available at Esplanade Box Office and all SISTIC authorised agents.
Presentation of PAssion Card is required upon ticket purchase.
ArchiFest ‘09 – ArchiTours ‘09 (10-25 Oct 09)
10-25 Oct 2009
Sanctuary Safari
Sun – 9am, 9.30am & 10am
Civic Chase
Sat & Sun – 9am, 9.30am & 10am
Hype Hunt
Sat & Sun – 5pm, 5.30pm & 6pm
Superstar Architecture Awards Tour
Sat & Sun (10,11,17 & 18 Oct) – 1pm & 5pm
Sat & Sun (24 & 25 Oct) – 9am
Approx 4 hrs
National Library Building (Plaza)
Sanctuary Safari/ Civic Chase/ Hype Hunt
Standard – S$38
Superstar Architecture Awards Tour
Standard – S$42
This year, held in conjunction with ArchiFest ’09, the ArchiTours team has put together an exciting selection of projects from the past and present in the areas of housing, entertainment, and community.
There will be three themed, guided tours – Sanctuary Safari, Civic Chase and Hype Hunt – as well as exciting awards tours, themed Superstar Architecture, which will showcase the best architecture the city has to offer. These tours grant you access and special insights into the carefully chosen buildings and spaces. You might get to meet the architects behind some of these iconic works! Take your pick and join a tour!
Sanctuary Safari – 10th Oct (3 x 9.30am – 1.30pm) & 11 Oct
Civic Chase – 17th Oct & 18th Oct
Hype Hunt – 24th Oct & 25th Oct
Superstar Architecture (Awards Tour) – 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th Oct
Please refer to the linked document for detailed itinerary and tour content.
For the latest update on the ArchiTours ‘09, please visit www.archifest.sg
Xavier Le Roy THE RITE OF SPRING (Le Sacre du Printemps) (15-16 Oct 09)
15-16 Oct 2009
Thu & Fri, 8pm
Approx 45 mins
NO INTERVAL
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Preview – Thu, 15 Oct 2009, 8pm
Standard – S$10
Fri, 16 Oct 2009, 8pm
Standard – S$15
Observing the Berlin Philharmonic during a rehearsal of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) in 2003 by Sir Simon Rattle, documented in the award-winning film “Rhythm Is It ! “, Xavier Le Roy was fascinated and inspired by the functions of the conductor’s gestures, movements, and decided to venture into a laborious process of studying a conductor’s interpretation as it were to be a choreography of its own.
He created a piece in which a range of the conductor’s actions are painstakingly recreated on a bare stage, to a recorded soundtrack. The audience, seated in a surround-sound environment, in turn becomes a instrument-less orchestra. And hearing as a result becomes part of an embodied, inevitably visceral experience of movement and sound.
Choreographer Xavier Le Roy defies categorisation as a dance-maker, drawing on diverse influences from the worlds of science, performance art and contemporary dance.
LA TOURNEUSE DE PAGES (NC16 – Brief nudity) (The Page Turner / Turning Pages) (20 Oct 2009)
20 Oct 2009
Tue, 8pm
Approx 85 mins
Alliance Francaise Theatre
Standard – S$7.20
In French with English Subtitles
Director: Denis Dercourt
Cast: Catherine Frot, Déborah François, Pascal Greggory, Clotilde Mollet
Synopsis: A butcher’s daughter in a small provincial town, Melanie, ten years old, seems to be particularly talented in playing the piano. She attempts to enter a conservatory by participating in a competition, but fails, perturbed by the attitude of the jury’s president, a famous pianist herself. Disappointed, Melanie abandoned the piano. Ten years later, during an internship, Melanie encounters Mr Fouchecourt, husband to the woman who changed the course of her life. Impressed by her sense of organization and devotion, Melanie is recruited by Mr Fouchecourt to take care of his son. The encounter with Mrs Fouchecourt passes well, as Melanie shows herself to be very sensitive to music, and she becomes Mrs Fouchecourt’s page turner.
Shocks & Shiok! A Singapore Halloween Double Bill (22 Oct – 1 Nov 2009)
22 Oct – 1 Nov 2009
Tue-Thu & Sun, 8pm
Fri & Sat, 8pm & 10.30pm
Approx 1 hr 45 mins
The Room Upstairs @ ACTION Theatre’s 42 Waterloo Street
Standard
S$40 – Tue-Thu & Sun, 8pm
S$45 – Fri & Sat, 8pm & 10.30pm
SHOCKS & SHIOK!
A Singapore Halloween Double Bill
Vampire Monologues by Gary Ow
The Patient by Dennis Chew
Halloween in Singapore will never be the same again! ACTION Theatre proudly presents first-of-its-kind Halloween theatre – Singapore style! Hilarious, haunting and spine-chilling, SHOCKS & SHIOK! is a double bill of two original plays about Asian ghosts, Ang Moh Vampires and Singaporeans who happen to cross their paths!
Featuring VAMPIRE MONOLOGUES by web developer Gary Ow and THE PATIENT by radio DJ Dennis Chew of Aunty Lucy fame, SHOCKS & SHIOK! is directed by Life! Theatre Award winner Samantha Scott-Blackhall and produced by ACTION Theatre’s artistic director Ekachai Uekrongtham. Starring Chermaine Ang (Everything But The Brain), Crispian Chan (The Importance Of Being Earnest, Claude Girardi (Manhood) and Elizabeth Tan (Mama’s Wedding).
VAMPIRE MONOLOGUES
A finalist and a big hit with the audience at Theatre Idols 2009, VAMPIRE MONOLOGUES tells a riotous tale about Bob, a Singapore bartender who willingly lets himself be turned into a vampire in the hope of becoming a top comedian! With the help of Victor, a charismatic but very cunning Vampire, Bob learns to master his newly acquired “vampiric” powers, relish in them and eventually discovers how much he’s willing to give up to get laughs from his audiences!
THE PATIENT
Inspired by a true story, THE PATIENT is a riveting and chilling play about an aged Singapore man and a rookie Shanghainese nurse. From his hospital bed, the grouchy old man claims that vicious ghosts are after his life. Whenever there’s blood in his urine, they appear. Is he lying to get the attention from the nurse, the only living soul left in this world who still bothers to listen to what he has to say? Or is he suffering for real? Praised for its well drawn characters and adept social commentary, this finalist from Theatre Idols 2009 is a Halloween must-see!
SHOCKS & SHIOK! is part of REVELATIONS, ACTION Theatre’s 2009/10 season of new voices and fresh insights. Artistic Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham. Resident Director: Samantha Scott-Blackhall. It is made possible with support from National Arts Council, Cosmoprof Makeup Academy, Trevvy, Lightspeed Technologies and Rodyk & Davidson.
For more details, please visit www.action.org.sg, www.actiontheatre.blogspot.com
da:ns Festival 2009 (23 Oct-1 Nov 09)
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Re – Parts I, II, III by Shen Wei Dance Arts (23 Oct – 1 Nov 2009)
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Footwork Dance Workshops
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra (19-20 Oct 2009)
19-20 Oct 2009
Mon-Tue, 07:30PM
Approx 2 hrs
INTERVAL
Approx 20 mins
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$268, S$228, S$178, S$128, S$78
VIP Box – S$268
The renowned New York Philharmonic comes to Singapore with its new Music Director, Alan Gilbert. This will be the Orchestra’s inaugural international concert tour under the leadership of Alan Gilbert who will begin his tenure as Music Director in September 2009. Performing two world class concerts at the Esplanade this October with violinist Frank Zimmermann and pianist Emanuel Ax, catch Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic on October 19th and 20th at the Esplanade Concert Hall.
Credit Suisse is the global sponsor of the New York Philharmonic.
19th October: Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic with Frank Peter Zimmerman
Programme:
Brahms Violin Concerto
Mahler Symphony No. 1
20th October: Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic with Emmanuel Ax
Programme:
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Beginner’s Breakdancing Workshop by Last For One (20 Oct 2009)
20 Oct 2009
Tue, 06:30PM
Approx 180 mins with breaks
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Standard – S$15
This workshop for beginners will introduce the basic types of breakdancing (or b-boying) moves, including Toprock, Uprock, Downrock/Footwork. After going over the absolute basics, short and easy routines will be covered that participants can practice on their own. Open to ages 13 and above only.
Basic Funk Tap Workshop by RAW Dance Company (23 Oct 2009)
23 Oct 2009
Fri, 06:30PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Standard – S$15
This workshop will teach the basics of Funk Tap and is open to ages 13 and above only. Participants are required to bring their own tap shoes.
Dunas María Pagés & Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (23-24 Oct 2009)
23-24 Oct 2009
Fri & Sat, 08:00PM
Approx 75 mins without intermission
Due to the nature of the performance, please note that latecomers will not be admitted once the show commences.
Esplanade Theatre
Standard – S$100, S$80, S$60, S$40, S$20
VIP Box – S$100
10% discount – Package of minimum 4 tickets
**World Premiere
“[María Pagés’] very personal and daring style and her elegant and expressive movements [are] free almost to the point of anarchy” – El Pais
“Cherkaoui is called a choreographer, but he’s really our conscience” –thisislondon.co.uk
Be the first in the world to witness two of the world’s most celebrated dancemakers, María Pagés and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, coming together in an extraordinary collaboration to create a dialogue between flamenco and contemporary dance. Inspired by the undulating landscape of sand dunes, a splendid vastness with a myriad tales to tell, this remarkable work of harmonic and rhythmic expression is set to ignite the soul and spirit.
Set against an original music score, coloured with echoes of flamenco, classical and Arabic music, this new creation draws from the relationship between Spain and Morocco. These formidable artists enter each other’s realms with respect and curiosity, motivating each other to examine their deepest connections to their own dance roots, yet equally driven by similar desires to understand and unify human difference. The meeting of hearts and minds become wonderfully clear as Pagés and Cherkaoui perform together in Dunas. Her legendary mastery of flamenco and his striking, eclectic style make this a creation of exceptional brilliance.
School Special: $10 tickets for school bulk bookings of 10 students and above. Educators please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389.
Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise 60% (excluding GST) of the ticket price of this programme. For more details please contact us at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
Explorations
There will be a post-show dialogue on 23 & 24 Oct 09 (Fri & Sat).
Ayer Pasang Ayer Surut (23-25 Oct 2009)
23-25 Oct 2009
Fri-Sat, 8pm
Sun, 2pm
Approx 2 hrs 30 mins
INTERVAL
Approx 15 mins
Victoria Theatre
Standard – S$50, S$40, S$30
LANGUAGE: English and Malay
What will my future be?
Fortune-telling used to be a way of life to the Peranakans. To what extent did the Peranakans reply on fortune-tellers?
Take a peek at a typical Peranakan family. Many Peranakans lost their fortunes after World War II. Watch how those from different walks of life reacted towards each other as they became one family.
What happens when the Matriach is no longer in control? Can she still hold the family together if she does not have the financial means to do so?
A traditional family stays as close together in good times and bad.
What happens when they are forced to separate?
How does a Peranakan family react to ebbs and flows?
In a culture where arranged marriages are common, who were left in the lurch?
Were Peranakans open to marriage outside their community?
Did they share the same vision and ideals?
What are the factors that determine a good marriage? Race, religion, love, practicality?
Gain an insight into the Peranakan lifestyle through Bibik Bee Neo and Nyonya Bong Neo. Enjoy their wit and humour as they share with you their anxieties and fears.
Out of Time by Colin Dunne (Ireland) (27 & 28 Oct 2009)
Count Basie Orchestra (2 Nov 2009)
Maksim – Concert Classique (18-19 Nov 2009)
18-19 Nov 2009
Wed & Thu, 7.30pm
Approx 1 hr 30 mins
Interval
Approx 15 mins
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$178, S$158, S$138, S$108, S$88, S$58
Box Seat – S$198
Gallery Behind Stage – S$88, S$58
Restricted View – S$48
He is the prince of piano, the magician of melody.
MAKSIM is credited for giving classical music a makeover, making it an enjoyable and easy listening pleasure for the audience.
A platinum record selling artiste, MAKSIM, has thousands of fans all over the world. His charisma, coupled with a talent for connecting the feeling of the audience, has made him an international icon. With his unique crossover of pop/classical music, MAKSIM has played to sensational sell-out concerts of more than 30,000 people in Hong Kong and Taiwan in March this year.
Now, the rare opportunity of seeing MAKSIM live in Singapore performing at the Esplanade Concert Hall, where he will be staging Concert Classique, One on One for two nights only.
Let MAKSIM, the piano virtuoso, captivate you with his enigma and enthrall you with the fantasies of his music.
Kalaa Utsavam: Indian Festival of Arts (20-29 Nov 2009)
Beauty and the Beast by W!ldrice (25 Nov – 19 Dec 2009)
25 Nov – 19 Dec 2009
2 hrs, INTERVAL: 15 mins
Drama Centre Theatre
Preview, 7.30pm (25th & 26th Nov)
- S$49, S$44, S$39, S$29 (Restricted View)
Tue, Wed, Thur & Sun, 7.30pm
- S$54, S$49, S$44, S$34(Restricted View)
Fri & Sat, 7.30pm & Sat & Sun, 2.30pm
- S$59, S$54, S$49, S$39 (Restricted View)
THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE LOVE STORY
gets turned on its head in
true W!LD RICE style!
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a merchant called Big Boss Bong and his three daughters: Brandy, Desiree and his youngest, Beauty.
One day, Big Boss Bong steals a rose from a garden as a gift for Beauty. He’s caught red-handed by a fearsome creature called the Beast who agrees to spare his life in exchange for one of his daughters.
And thus Beauty begins her adventures at the Beast’s mansion, where she encounters the fussy nanny Ah Ma Chow Chow, the excitable cook Baba Pongteh, and the sarcastic maid, Vacula Contessa.
Will Beauty ever escape from the mansion? Why does the Beast get tongue-tied in front of Beauty? And who is this mysterious exorcist called Master Kong Tao who has vowed to purge the mansion of its ‘unnatural’ elements?
From the same team that brought you last year’s runaway hit Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, BEAUTY & THE BEAST is a spellbinding musical comedy, filled with laugh-out-loud jokes, fabulous song and dance routines, stunning costumes and sets… and singing utensils.
Bring along your family, friends, colleagues and loved ones this holiday season and share with them this love story for all ages and all time.
Directed by Hossan Leong
Book & Lyrics by Alfian Sa’at
Music by Elaine Chan
Starring
Emma Yong (Dim Sum Dollies) as Beauty
&
RJ Rosales (Chang & Eng) as The Beast
with
Lim Kay Siu, Chua Enlai, Darius Tan, Karen Tan, Richard Chia, Desmond Chen, Gordon Choy, Becky Ho, Andrea Lim, Glory Ngim, Farhan Hassan & Per Theodor Paulsen
For more information please visit www.wildrice.com.sg
REVERIE – Cirque On Ice (27 Nov – 27 Dec 2009)
27 Nov – 27 Dec 2009
Tue – Fri, 7.30pm
Sat – Sun, 3.30pm & 7.30pm
Approx 1 Hr 50 Mins
Interval
Approx 20 Mins
ARINA – Stadium Waterfront
Singapore Indoor Stadium
S$120, S$90, S$60
Be prepared to soar and spin through a magical and fantasy night of ice this holiday as Singapore Indoor Stadium presents REVERIE:Cirque on Ice at its brand new ARINA Stadium Waterfront starting from 27th November 2009
Entertainment experience of a lifetime
A visual and artistic feast for the senses, REVERIE: Cirque on Ice features heart-stopping acrobatics combined with breathtaking ice dance to produce the entertainment experience of a lifetime!
Dramatic ice choreography, astonishing aerial acrobatics, specially commissioned music, virtuoso vocal performances, couture costumes, stunning lightings and explosive special effects will have audiences sitting on the edge of their seats. A performance guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages.
A Fantasy on Ice
REVERIE takes place in the mystical world of ‘Albedo’, that special place created in the dancing reflection of light on ice. The Kingdom is ruled by ‘Samhain’ the King of Darkness and ‘Girasole’ the Queen of Light. The King and Queen are locked in an eternal battle for control of the seasons, fighting for the allegiance of their daughter the Princess Aurora. Aurora is the spirit of the Northern Lights who must leave childhood behind each year to find her Prince and take to the skies, ending the reign of Winter with the advent of Spring. If the King wins the battle to keep Aurora from her destiny, the earth will lie frozen forever in his dark and icy embrace.
Samhein devises an evil plan to imprison Aurora. He sends his knight Mabon to drag Aurora deeper into her dreams, wooing her with sparkling gifts of wonder in the velvet cloak of night. Aurora’s childhood playmate Imbolic, the shy and clumsy spirit of Dawn’s First Light tries to find the courage to express his love for the beautiful Princess and save her from the King’s clutches. But will Imbolic’s charm and simple gifts of warmth and light be any match against the spell cast over Aurora’s heart by the dark and dangerous Mabon? The Earth awaits her decision.
World Premiere…
REVERIE: Cirque on Ice will be making its international premiere at the world’s first and largest temporary arena, ARINA Stadium Waterfront. Don’t miss your chance to catch the debut of the most enthralling and magical world class event of the year that will leave you breathless.
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