2010 Shows II

Singapore Arts Festival (14 May – 13 June 2010)

The Singapore Arts Festival began in 1977 as a national showcase celebrating the local arts of Singapore’s diverse communities. Over the last three decades, the Festival, organised by the National Arts Council, has played a symbiotic and catalytic role in development of the artistic and cultural life of Singapore. It has helped to transform the city’s landscape, turning it into one of Asia’s major cultural capitals of today. It has influenced the work of artists and generated a growing public demand for the arts, spawning new capital platforms, events and movements that help underpin the lively cultural scene in present day Singapore.

Today, the Singapore Arts Festival has become an international showcase with a distinctive Asian flavour, known for its bold and innovative collaborations at the cutting-edge of contemporary arts.
The 33rd edition of the Singapore Arts Festival will run from 14 May to 13 June 2010.

Act 3 Drama Academy Holiday Theatre Workshops (Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s Little Prince) (June 2010)

ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL 126 Cairnhill Road ONE-TWO-SIX CAIRNHILL ARTS CENTRE (229707)
Tel: 6735 9986 Fax: 6736 1196 Email: act3int@act3international.com.sg Company No: 199306855G

Music by the Beach @ Siloso (June 2010, Every Sat, 6pm)

The Chaser by Group Pocha (Korea) (1-3 Jun 10)

Gadgets by Joel Salom (Australia) (4-6 Jun 10)

Otherworldly (Apr – Jul 2010)

Beatlemania (9 July 2010)

ACT 3 Drama Academy Sundays With Us – The Enormous Turnip (18th & 25th July 2010)

ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL 126 Cairnhill Road ONE-TWO-SIX CAIRNHILL ARTS CENTRE (229707)
Tel: 6735-9986 Fax: 6736-1196 Email: act3int@act3international.com.sg

55 Years Emerald Celebration – An Ode To Believing (Doaku Harapanku) (20 & 21 July 2010)

ARTISTS: Sri Warisan, Teater Tari Era, Kirana Seni Majlis Pusat, Tepak Sireh, Sukarji Sriman, Sri Mahligai, Tengku Ryo, Norsiah Ramly & Azman Shariff

DURATION: 1 Hr 45 Mins

SEATING: Free Standing / Free Seating

TICKETS: Standard – S$20

VENUE: University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS

Tix@Gatecrash

SYNOPSIS:

GALA CULTURAL NITE – AN INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF SRIWANA

2010 Emerald Anniversary Celebration – An Ode To Believing will showcase 4 major highlights, kicking off with a grand official opening of the evening. Artistic excellence from SRIWANA’s cream of choreographers, namely, Osman Hamid, Hjh. Som Said – both Cultural Medallion recipients, Fauziah Hanom Yusof, Fauzi Anwar – budding and promising in-house choreographers and many more will be graced by our strong and talented pool of 50 SRIWANAs’ dancers both existing as well as dancers before.

One significant event would be the presence of Sukarji Sukarman; a dance choreographer from Indonesia who possesses widespread experience and prestige in the dance community since 1984. This gentleman has provided numerous significant contributions in the establishment and development of Malay dance. His contribution was not only limited to Sriwana but also to the Singapore Malay community as a whole.

Fauziah Hanom Yusof – our very own-bred dancer turned choreographer had been instrumental in the artistic development of the group’s performance especially so in the last 5 years. Had co-led the group in several festivals and her numerous creative works had become the platform of the group’s fundamentals and inadvertently enhanced the group’s repertoire. Had been responsible for the group’s new image and had contributed significantly to the success and being of the group till today.

Collaborating together, Sukarji with his wealth of knowledge in modern and traditional performing arts and the artistic excellence of the group, an interesting dance piece will evolve. Injections of foreign artistic elements will definitely elevate the group’s performance and not to mention the knowledge and experience gained from such collaboration.

Another significant highlight will be special appearance of the members of the alumni – they will combine with the existing dancers, to bring back mesmerizing memories of their early days with the group – a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

To celebrate this joyous occasion and achievement, SRIWANA is also extending their invite to dance performers from the other Malay Performing groups like Teater Tari Era, Sri Warisan and Majlis Pusat to name a few to celebrate together their 55 years of achievement. A memorable conglomeration of the mega groups who are responsible for the development of the local Malay performing arts scene as they end the night with a mesmerizing fiesta finale!

Yet another highlight of this dance-musical theatre production will be that of the total live music accompaniment of the re-known Sri Mahligai, a local Malay traditional music ensemble. Sri Mahligai had been accompanying the group in few of her major productions and had never failed to live up to his name. And for that, Sri Mahligai is being called upon again this year.

Another special highlight is the presence of Tengku Ryo Riezkan, another reknown leading Indonesian violinist. His collaboration with Sri Mahligai will bring forward another cross cultural understanding and co-operation; enriching our ethnic touch with modern contemporary tunes.

These are part of our efforts to elevate the standard of our local performing arts.

Not losing in importance is another SRIWANA’s forte – theatre. The majority of the television personalities and celebrities in this field are largely from Sriwana. Its theatre festivals saw many budding artiste and celebrities nurtured throughout the years, achieved famed and recognition locally and abroad.

Sriwana’s achievement in Theatre saw multiple rewards in its participation in the festivals organized by Ministry of Culture which bags Best Production Awards, for three consecutive years for its presentation of KUTUKAN (The Curse), MALAIKAT (Angels) and SELIMUT PUTIH (The White Robe).

This year we have the appearance of our very own drama iconic Norsiah Ramly and Azman Shariff together with our very own talented children.

This tragedy and thriller was written by Cultural Medallion recipient Nadiputra.

Broken Social Scene (27 July 2010)

Relate (29-31 July 2010)

BY: The Mulberry People

ARTISTS: Alvin Tan, Jacke Tan, Simon Wee, Jessica Goh, Glenn Phua, Vincent Zee, Leonard Tang, Josephine Koh, Ivan Low, Diana Wong, Peter Loke, Edna Zhang

DURATION: 1 Hr 15 Mins

SEATING: Free Standing / Free Seating

TICKETS: Standard – S$22

VENUE: Drama Centre Black Box (National Library Building L5)

Please note that there will be no intermission. Latecomers will only be admitted at appropriate junctures.

This is a Free Seating event.

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SYNOPSIS:

The Debut production by The Mulberry People

RELATE is not your typical play. In fact, it is not just a play…It is a series of sketches!

Comprising a series of 10 witty sketches and poignant vignettes that examines that one important tie which binds us all together – Relationships!

Conflict arises in a singles event, a disgruntled wife seeking resolution from her indifferent husband, a well-respected lecturer struggling with his inner demons and more…

Whether you are single or married, “RELATE” will not just resonate with you. It will – relate to you!

Wallflower by Inch Chua (30 July 2010)

30 Jul 2010
Fri, 9.30pm

Approx 60 mins

Esplanade Recital Studio

Standard – S$25

If you know the music of Inch Chua, you will come to love how she playfully contrasts quirky electronic beats and alluringly acoustic songs with heartfelt lyrics. Join her in this Late Nite outing as she plays her first full length concert, featuring tunes from her debut EP The Bedroom and brand new full-length album Wallflower (both free-for-download and lovingly recorded within the four walls of her bedroom).

This is a show not to be missed as she brings a whole troupe of backing musicians known as The Metric System to add to the festivities! Being the first female singer-songwriter to represent Singapore in both South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and MIDI Festival in Beijing, China, she will be performing songs which melds her love for 60 girl-groups, introspective folk and modern day electronica. Another Esplanade Presents programme