Event type : Consumer
Venue : Singapore Expo, Hall 4B
Admission : Public – Free Admission
Event Schedules :
Time: 9am to 9pm
Show Profile :
MPH Distributors is the Largest Importer and Distributor of English Language Books in Singapore. More than 300,000 Books of various subjects selling at between 30 to 80% discounts.
Organizer : MPH Distributors (S) Pte Ltd
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6450 6068
Fax : +65 6457 0314
Email : mphdistributors@mph.com.sg
Website : www.mph.com.sg
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Bookfest@Singapore (14-23 Nov 2008)
Hey fellow bookworms and lovers of books and words!
The Annual Bookfest @ Singapore is coming again YAHOO!
I missed last year’s so I don’t really know how this one is as compared to the usual ones by MPH, Popular or even NLB (oh those are so crazy!). Good time to find out eh?
NLB Book Sale
Unfortunately, there isnt much info regarding this year’s Bookfest, save for the website itself. Though I’m sure more details will be available as it nears November.
Baru August kawan-kawan!
SO stay tuned!!
Bookfest@Singapore
14-23 November 2008
10am – 10pm
Suntec Singapore
Hall 601 – 603
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Das Experiment: Black Box (14-29 Nov 2008)
14-29 Nov 2008
Tue-Sun, 8pm
The Pavilion at Far East Square
28 China Street
#01-01
Far East Square
Tue-Thur & Sun
Standard – S$35
Fri-Sat
Standard – S$38
Presenting the World-Wide Theatrical Premiere of Mario Giordano’s novel and film; Das Experiment: Black Box. A group of men take part in a scientific study discovering the fine line between play-acting and reality. Volunteers arrive at a makeshift prison to take part in a two-week experiment analyzing behavioral patterns of a controlled prison environment. Half the volunteers pose as prison guards and the other half their prisoners. Two days into the experiment personalities and situations begin to get out of hand with the threat of complete chaos and death.
Starring Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Gerald Chew, Claude Girardi, Jimmy T, Jonathan Lim, Rodney Oliviero, R Chandran, Koey Foo, , Andrew Lua Dai Jun, Per Theodor Paulsen, Rick Macivor, Sazali Othman, Oliver Pang, Edric Hsu and Karl Chaundy.
“Doesn’t disappoint, a hypnotic, slick and well-told story that’s all the more haunting because it’s finally empty.” NEW YORK TIMES
Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales (18-23 Nov 2008)
18-23 Nov 2008
Tues & Wed – 7:00PM
Thurs – 10.30am & 7.00pm
Fri – 3:30PM & 7:00PM
Sat & Sun – 11:00AM, 3.30PM & 7:00PM
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Standard – S$59.50, S$49.50, S$39.50, S$29.50
(My personal favourite Disney princess - Ed)
A lavish transforming set, captivating choreography, innovative lighting, breathtaking costumes; these are just some of the ingredients that make up Disney LIVE!’s latest stage show Three Classic Fairy Tales. Produced by Feld Entertainment, the production is the first to make its debut in Asia before its US and Europe opening.
Three Classic Fairy Tales begin with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy embarking on an unexpected quest and find a magical storybook hidden in Mickey’s attic. The four pals curiously turns the pages and discover Snow White as she searches for her one true love, Cinderella getting ready for her magical night at the ball and Belle from Beauty and the Beast as she finds happiness in the most unusual place.
Come join us this school hols for a heart-warming and enthralling Disney Live! experience now!
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First Light by Toy Factory (20-30 Nov 2008)
20-30 Nov 2008
Tue – Fri, 8:00PM
Sat – Sun, 3:00PM & 8:00PM
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$38
If all the world’s a stage, what scene would you offer as a last encore?
Trapped in a limbo between existences, seven deceased Singaporeans are reading their own obituaries.
A postman, a teacher, a grassroots leader, a businesswoman, an actress, a taxi-driver and his wife, seven elderly strangers with little in common in Life; now find themselves together as they face the greatest adventure of their lives – Death. Before this wait is over, they must each revisit, relive, re-enact the most significant moment in their life. Only then can they move on.
At turns funny and profoundly-moving, FIRST LIGHT is a thought-provoking play that invites you to step beyond the veil to discover how sometimes, it is only after death that you really begin to live.
AN ORIGINAL PRODUCTION from TOY FACTORY, directed by NELSON CHIA.
Keppel Nights Ticket Subsidy Scheme.
Conditions apply.
Discounts
PAssion Card members – 10%
PAssion Card Senior Citizen members – 20%
SPH staffs – 10%
Extra Excellence
(E.Excel Singapore) staffs & Distributors – 10%
Senior Citizen
(worldwide, 55 years and above) – 10%
Student
(Local student 15 years and above) – 10%
NSF – 10%
160 SPECIAL DOOR GIFTS from E. Excel only on 22 Nov, evening show.
Catching Adam Cheng – ACTION Theatre (20-30 Nov)
20-30 Nov 2008
Tue – Fri, 8pm
Sat – Sun, 3pm & 8pm
The Room Upstairs @ ACTION Theatre’s 42 Waterloo Street
S$45 – Fri & Sat, 8pm
S$40 – Tue to Thu & Sun, 8pm
S$35 – Sat & Sun, 3pm
Catching Adam Cheng by ACTION Theatre
ACTION Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Catching Adam Cheng, winner of Best New Play at the 2008 Theatre Idols. It tells a hilarious and heartwarming story of four aging women at Green Meadows Nursing Home: one-time career woman Veronica; retired bus-driver mother of three Swee Lin; former assistant choir mistress Bee Choo; and invalid single mother Peng Peng.
The foursome know they’re not getting younger but they still decide to live their lives to the fullest! United in a common passion for the 1980’s Pop Icon, HK singer/actor Adam Cheng (Swordman Chu Liu Xiang), they hatch a plot to run away from the nursing home to catch his concert at Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre.
Hot on their heels is Tua Missy, the no-nonsense head nurse who’ll stop at nothing to bring the ladies back home! Will the four succeed? Join them in this hilarious and unforgettable journey of self-discovery, dreams fulfillment and friendship.
Don’t miss this feel good comedy about growing up, getting old, aging and living!
Written by Jacke Chye, directed by Jeffrey Tan (No Parking on Odd Days) and produced by Ekachai Uekrongtham, Catching Adam Cheng stars Belinda Sunshine (darling of Singapore airwaves since 1970’s), Fanny Kee (Scrooge! The Musical), Beatrice Chien (Belly of the Carp), Carena Chor (Member of The Glowers), Esther Yap (Beauty World), and newcomer Irwin See – with special appearance by Lee Weng Kee (Army Daze).
Japan Media Arts Festival (22 Nov-14 Dec 2008)
Since its inauguration in Tokyo in 1997, this annual event has grown from strength to strength, attracting entries from amateurs and professionals alike from around the globe.
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The forthcoming exhibition at Singapore Art Museum’s new contemporary art wing at 8 Queen Street will make available to Southeast Asian audiences for the first time a varied and engaging showcase of digital and new media art and technologies. Cutting-edge artworks will sit alongside familiar and well-loved pop culture icons from the world of anime and manga. In addition, this exhibition will also feature an interactive section with various popular entertainment systems such as Nintendo Wii. Throughout the duration of this exhibition, public programs such as symposia, workshops and screening events will be also be held.
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Website for Japan Media Arts Festival (Japan) here.
Website for Japan Media Arts Festival (Singapore) here.
Programmes in conjunction with
Japan Media Arts Festival in Singapore 2008
Programme details may be subject to change.
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Dialogue: Contemporary Japanese CultureWhat are the growing trends shaping contemporary Japanese culture and how can we understand it in the context of contemporary art discourse? Join in this informal dialogue with speakers to gain a wider perspective of this exciting topic.
22 Nov (Sat) • 2pm – 3.30pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 19th November. |
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Robot-Making Workshop Inspired by the art in the Japan Media Arts Festival exhibition? Design and make your own robots in this two day workshop which ends with a competition.
22 & 23 Nov (Sat & Sun) • 10am – 5pm • SAM Glass Hall
$50 for a 1 day workshop (inclusive of training materials) • Limited places available
Please email Yorokobi at info@yorokobi-enterprise.com or call 6392 4717 to register and make payment by 19 November. For ages 10 years above. |
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Screening of “Millenial Actress”
By Satoshi KonStudio Gin’ei commissioned filmmaker Gen’ya Tachibana to make a documentary on the enigmatic Chiyoko Fujiwara, who was the studio’s leading lady from the 1930s until the 1960s. As Chiyoko reminisced about her life, Tachibana and his cameraman suddenly found themselves on a rich and dazzling journey through time.
28 Nov (Fri) • 7.30pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 25th November. |
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Screening of “Mind Game”
By Masaaki YuasaBased on Japan’s cult underground comic “Mind Game” by Robin Nishi. The film follows Nishi, a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, the film follows Nishi as he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place.
28 Nov (Fri) • 9.15pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 25th November. |
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Screening of “Winter Days”
By Kawamoto KihachiroWinter Days is based on a renga (colllaborative poem effort) by 17th century Japanese poet Basho where visuals for the 36 stanzas were created by leading animators from Japan and beyond who gave their own interpretation of this classic poem.
5 Dec (Fri) • 7.30pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 2nd December. |
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Screening of “Princess Monoke”
By Hayao MiyazakiPrincess Mononoke is a jidaigeki (period drama) set in the late Muromachi period of Japan and centres on the between the supernatural guardians of a forest and the humans who consume its resources, as seen by the outsider, Ashitaka.
5 Dec (Fri) • 9.30pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
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Screening of “Summer Days with Coo” by Keiichi Hara Koichi Uehara is a fourth grade student living in Tokyo. One day, he discovers a fossil of a baby “Kappa” (a Japanese mythical water creature) and names it “Coo”. Koichi and Coo become good friends and Coo starts living with his family. However, Coo starts to miss the simple life he once had with his family and both pals embark on an adventurous road trip to find his peers. Directed by one of the top animators of the generation, Keiichi Hara, who had created numbers of box office hit feature films in Japan.
12 Dec (Fri) • 7.30pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 9th December. |
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Symposium: New Digital Technologies & Art
In conjunction with SIGGRAPH Asia 2008How do new digital technologies and art shape and influence each other? Discover how developments in technology have shaped art making and its practices in this relaxed dialogue with well known speakers.
12 Dec (Fri) • 4pm – 6pm • SAM Auditorium • Free
Please email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg or call 6332 3220 to register by 10th December. |
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Manic Street Preachers (24 Nov 2008)
24 Nov 2008 Mon, 8pm
Fort Canning Park
Standard – S$95
Event Day – S$110
Manic Street Preachers are a band widely recognized as a national treasure in the U.K.
They have released eight hit albums (spawning twenty-six Top 40 singles), and have sound tracked hundreds of thousands of lives.
A band that has made people read, think and articulate: their questing intelligence, often married to controversy, has preserved them as multigenerational figureheads.
Fans should not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Manic Street Preachers perform Live for the first time in Singapore at Fort Canning Park on November 24th!
Manic Street Preachers is proudly promoted by LAMC Productions
www.manicstreetpreachers.com
Click here to join the FACEBOOK page for MANIC STREET PEACHERS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note the following conditions:
- Replacement tickets can only be issued for reserved seating.
- No replacement tickets will be issued for general admission or ‘free seating/standing’.
-This is a rain or shine event.
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LES AMANTS REGULIERS (M18 – some drug content)
(Regular Lovers) – French Movies (25 Nov 2008)
25 Nov 2008
Tue, 8pm
Approx 178 mins
Alliance Francaise Theatre
Standard – S$7.20
Director: Philippe Garrel
Cast: Louis Garrel, Clotilde Hesme, Julien Lucas, Éric Rulliat, Nicolas Bridet
Synopsis: In 1969, a group of young people get hooked on opium after living through the events of 1968 together. A crazy love affair begins between two twenty-year-olds in the group who spotted each other during those heady, hazy days of the student uprising.
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KYLIEX2008 – Kylie Minogue LIVE (25 Nov 2008)
25 Nov 2008
Tue, 8:00PM
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Standard – S$550, S$375, S$250, S$150, S$100
KYLIE MINOGUE
KYLIEX2008
After wowing audiences and critics across the UK and Europe with the KylieX2008 Tour which kicked off in Paris in May 2008, Live Nation Asia is excited to announce Kylie Minogue one night only performance in Singapore on 25th November 2008.
“A show not to be missed”, the KylieX2008 Tour is an enormous US$16million production that has already traveled to more than 21 countries across the UK and Europe. More than half a million people have seen the show and been wowed by Kylie’s performance, her first class production and her dazzling Jean Paul Gaultier wardrobe.
Quoted by Kylie, “The eclectic mix of sounds on X is afforded me the opportunity to explore and develop a new live show that is fresh, exhilarating and innovative. After two years of celebratory tours, KylieX2008 is a look to the future but definitely includes favorites alongside the new”
“As a production, this show certainly takes some beating. From the moment that Kylie first appeared. Floating high above the stage … to the final flourish of I Should Be So Lucky, delivered to an audience engulfed in golden confetti and gaily colored balloons, the cast of acrobat/dancers, musicians and behind the scenes technicians never missed a trick.” The Times, London
The heroic star who has firmly set her cancer battle behind her, proved she is the undisputed queen of the pop landscape with her KylieX2008 tour. She is back and better than ever!
“Minogue reinvents herself as the ultimate 21st-century girl…..Pop is the highest of the arts, because it encompasses all the others.. (and Kylie) is the ultimate practitioner of this ultimate discipline.. (and) on the issue of her supremacy, I won’t give an inch…Kylie is actually a pop genius.. The show (sets) a new standard for state-of-the-art mise-en-sc讥.. It’s Kylie’s mortality, her humanity, which elevates her above, say, Madonna. As she accepts flowers from the big boys and kisses from the little girls, she exudes easy charm.”
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY – Sunday 13th July – U.K.
www.kylie.com
www.livenation.asia
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Spectacular – JUICE 10th Anniversary Party
featuring The Whitest Boy Alive (27 Nov 2008)
27 Nov 2008, Thu, 9:00PM
Approx 3 Hrs
Zouk
Standard – S$48
JUICE magazine is 10 this year and yes, we’re still as awesome as we were a decade ago. To mark this landmark year, we’re throwing a “Spectacular” birthday party to celebrate our decade’s worth of fashion, music and literary greatness. This November 27th, catch Berlin electro-folk band, The Whitest Boy Alive, fronted by Erlend Øye of Kings of Convenience, as they hit Zouk to support our cause and hit some musical highs. At the same time, we’ll also have other surprises in the bag to keep you happy, so be there or be square.
Sistic Link
ZOUK
Timbre Concert Series: Roland Tchakounté (27 Nov 2008)
27 Nov 2008
Thur, 08:00PM
Approx 1 hr 30 mins
TIMBRE @ OLD SCHOOL, Mount Sophia
11A Mount Sophia
Reserved Seating – S$58
(Per table of 4: S$232)
- Includes 3-Course Dinner
Click here for the Dinner Menu.
Free Standing/Seating – S$35
- Includes 1 Standard Drink
Cameroon-born, French-based musician Roland Tchakounté is living proof that the blues knows no boundaries. Blending American blues with African traditions sung in the Bamileke dialect, Roland draws his inspiration for this fusion of sounds from two mythical composers: John Lee Hooker and Ali Farta Touré. Unlike other aspiring blues players so keen on mimicking their idols that they lose their own identity in the process, Roland Tchakounté confirms his by telling his won story and in the process, delivers a unique and mesmerising bluesy sound.
Roland has honed his delivery of the blues from playing at various festivals such as the renowned Festival in France, recognized as one of the leading European festivals for Afro-American music and the Chicago Blues Festival.
Timbre Concert Series is a platform to accentuate quality international musicians and performers in a dinner concert setting at any of Timbre’s venues; allowing together all of Timbre’s well-loved facets under one roof – great food and drinks in a atmospheric environment accompanied by excellent music.
Sistic Link
Timbre
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SRT’s The Office Party (From 27 Nov – 13 Dec 2008)
27 Nov – 13 Dec 2008
Mon-Fri, 08:00PM
Sat 04:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 2 hrs & 15 mins
INTERVAL
Approx 15 mins
DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT
Standard:
Mon-Thurs, (8pm) & Sat (4pm)
- S$50, S$40
Fri & Sat (8pm)
- S$58, S$48
Picture “The Office” meets “Love Actually” and you know you will be in for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, love and tears in this comedy written by John Godber which leads seven diverse characters through the minefield of office politics, petty differences, sexual harassment and hidden desires. And that’s just another day at work!
At the advertising company Chapman and Howard, the staff have taken great pains to prepare for their traditional Christmas bash, and to ensure that they avoid any scandals similar to last year’s which resulted in a visit from the police and the Managing Director’s divorce! But when the drinks flow and the good times roll, the party lurches from one disaster to another.
Directed by Tracie Pang, this comic drama is the perfect antidote to lift up your spirits and spread some good Christmas cheer. This is one play you must catch with your colleagues and friends!
Starring Wendy Kweh and Cynthia Lee MacQuarrie.
Sistic Link
Dear friends,
If you are wondering how to celebrate with your colleagues and friends as the year draws to a close, we have the perfect feel-good comedy for you.
Imagine “The Office” meets “Love Actually” and you’ll have an excellent idea of what’s in store for you in this feel-good comedy.
It may seem early to book, but our year-end productions tend to sell-out quickly, so please order your tickets now.
Also, if you get a group of 20 colleagues or more, we can assist you in making your Office Party a success. Call Niko Quek at 6732 3266 to find out more about our dinner and theatre packages.
Best wishes,
Gaurav Kripalani, Artistic Director, Singapore Repertory Theatre
P.S. Our current play, Boom has received wonderful reviews and closes this weekend, so if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss the chance to watch the hottest Singaporean play of 2008.
(13 Nov mailer)
Dear Friends,
Meet Bob the office buaya, Pippa the sarong party secretary and Lee the goodie two-shoes and a host of other crazy characters in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Office Party – a hilarious comedy that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood!
Starring Jason Chan, Michael Corbidge, Wendy Kweh, Cynthia Lee MacQuarrie, Shane Mardjuki, James Shubert and Susan Tordoff.
Office politics have never been this much fun!
Get your tickets for The Office Party now! Call SISTIC at 6348 5555 and click here to see our videos.
Best regards,
Gaurav Kripalani, Artistic Director
Singapore Repertory Theatre
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SITEX 2008 : Your Digital Playground is Back! (27-30 Nov 2008)
Event type : IT & Electronics
Venue : Singapore Expo, Halls 5 & 6
Admission : Public – Free Admission
Event Schedules :
Time: 11am to 9pm
Show Profile :
SITEX is the launch pad for Singapore’s best infocomm and consumer electronic products. It’s the infocomm event of the year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in Computer hardware and software, digital products, wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands.
SITEX is not only about Value Bargains but MORE. It encompasses a learning platform packed with activities for the modern generation to get acquainted with the latest galore of consumer electronic offerings in the market.
There is something for everyone here – Digital Music Technology, Digital Art Technology, Sports Electronics, IT/New Media Education, Smart Home, Animation, Camera and Camcorder, Computer and Hardware, Gaming, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications.
What are you waiting for? Visit SITEX 2008 – Your Digital Playground. Log on to www.sitex.com.sg
Organizer : Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6403 2105
Fax : +65 6403 2111
Email : audreyang@singex.com.sg
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It’s My Life! – A Musical about Teens, for Teens, by Teens
(27 Nov-5 Dec 2008)
“It’s My Life!”
27 Nov – 30 Nov 2008
2 Dec – 5 Dec 2008
8pm for Mon-Fri
3pm & 8pm for Sat & Sun
Spare Room Pte Ltd
10 handpicked teenagers who are exciting newcomers to the local stage.
2hrs (15mins interval)
Reserved Seating
$25
University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS
A Musical About Teens, For Teens, By Teens
Emotionally touching, brutally honest, energetically explosive and unavoidably funny, IT’S MY LIFE! is a musical that unlocks the secret life of Singaporean teenagers for PARENTS who are dying to find out; TEACHERS who are looking for new inspiration and TEENAGERS who want to know if someone else feels like they do!
IT’S MY LIFE! is a SLICK MUSICAL with ALL NEW SONGS, CHOREOGRAPHY and a UNIQUE SCRIPT inspired by the lives of 10 handpicked teenagers who are EXCITING NEWCOMERS to the local stage. Let IT’S MY LIFE! bring you “It’s My Life!”
CREATED BY AN ALL STAR TEAM!
Director LIM YU-BENG
Music BANG WENFU
Choreography RICKY SIM
Design TAN JU MENG
Producers TAN KHENG HUA & VALERIE LIMinto their special world.
Gatecrash Link
It’s My Life Site
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs by W!LD RICE (27 Nov-20 Dec 2008)
26 Nov – 20 Dec 2008
Tue – Fri, 7.30PM
Sat – Sun, 2.30PM & 7.30PM
Drama Centre Theatre
Preview (26 & 27 Nov 0 
S$49, S$44, S$39, S$29, S$29 (RV)
Weekday (Tue-Thu & Sun 7.30PM)
S$54, S$49, S$44, S$34, S$34 (RV)
Weekend (Fri-Sat 7.30PM & Sat-Sun 2.30PM)
S$59, S$54, S$49, S$39, S$39 (RV)
RV: Restricted View
Once upon a time in the Eternal Kingdom, there lived a Queen who wanted everything and everyone to be perfect. So, when her subjects turn 18, they are sent for “Enhancement”— a programme to correct their flaws.
The Queen holds a beauty pageant every year where she crowns herself as the winner. One day, her Magic Mirror, who cannot lie without literally cracking up, reveals to her that a new beauty has come of age—her own step-daughter Snow White.
Poor Snow White is ordered to undergo a nip-tuck by the creepy Royal Surgeon. But she runs away to the Outer Limits, where she encounters junk, vermin and the rapping, breakdancing Seven Dwarfs—outcasts banished from the Kingdom for falling short of the Queen’s standards.
Will Snow White escape from the Queen’s manicured clutches? Will her Prince Charming recognise true love in her bad hair state? And will the Queen ever stop coming up with new titles for herself and finally retire?
W!LD RICE’s new pantomime is a hilarious, heart-warming musical comedy about keeping it real. With side-splitting gags, snazzy song and dance routines, and sumptuous sets and costumes, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs is the “perfect” show to put you and your loved ones in an enchanted mood this Christmas. Make your appointment now for a holiday-enhancing experience that will put a grin on your face, a spring in your step, and a song in your heart!
Directed by Hossan Leong
Book & Lyrics by Alfian Sa’at
Music by Elaine Chan
Starring
Elena Wang as Snow White
Sebastian Tan as The Queen
Dwayne Tan as Prince Charming
Also featuring
Celine Rosa Tan as Magic Mirror
Gordon Choy as The Royal Surgeon
Richard Chia, Alecia Kim Chua, Farhan Hassan, Jacqueline Pereira, Joanna Pilgrim, Fariz bin Sarib & Filomar Tariao as The Seven Dwarfs
Sistic Link
W!LD RICE site
(13 Oct mailer)
Dear Friend,
Rehearsals for Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs start today! Director, Hossan Leong and the cast expect to have a lot of fun and laughter over the next few weeks as they sing and dance their way through this brand new musical in readiness for your enjoyment.
We are very happy to inform that in keeping with our mission of making theatre affordable for everyone, we have kept ticket prices for our Pantomime at practically the same level as for Cinderel-LAH! back in 2003. This is due in no small measure to generous support from our sponsors OCBC and Simmons, and from donations made by our Angels and through our annual RICE BALL.
The Early Bird is now on until 22 October. Do take advantage of the huge savings of up to $12.00 per ticket. Hurry, book soon as tickets are selling fast with some shows already SOLD OUT!
Please help us by forwarding this email to you friends, so we can save on advertising costs and continue to keep ticket prices low!
From all of us at W!LD RICE
(18 Nov 2008 mailer)
Thank you for your wonderful support! Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, which opens next week, promises to be the most successful (and funniest) of all W!LD RICE musical pantomimes.
10,000 tickets have already been sold, with several shows sold-out and most of the best seats snapped up! If you’ve not yet reserved your seats, there’s some good news however – we’ve just released extra tickets on sale for 4 shows: the 2.30pm matinees on Sunday 7 Dec and Sunday 14 Dec, and the 7.30pm performances on Friday 12 Dec and Thursday 18 Dec. Do hurry, as we expect these seats to disappear fast!
We look forward to seeing you at the hilarious Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.
From all of us at W!LD RICE
The AMPS (28 Nov 2008)
28 Nov 2008
Fri, 09:30PM
Esplanade Recital Studio
Standard – S$25
Dreamed up by well-known homegrown producer/songwriter/guitarist Eric Ng and made up of members who are individually established music-makers, The AMPs is a bilingual collective that delivers uniquely re-interpreted English pub favourites and Mandarin chart-toppers from the likes of Jolin Tsai, A*Mei and Tanya Chua, in addition to their self-penned originals such as the theme song for Channel 8 drama serial The Defining Moment, as well as their contributions to hit movies 881 and 12 Lotus.
The AMPS are Eric, charismatic singer/songwriter Ngak, backing duo Clement Yang Xi and Brandon Khoo, regular hard-rocking performers at Hard Rock Café, Wala Wala and Timbre, and ex-Dreamz FM member and singer-songwriter Jim Lim who has toured with superstars such as Lee Hom (Wang Li Hong), JJ Lin Junjie and A*Mei for their worldwide concerts.
Sistic Link
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A Life More Beautiful Fair 2008 (29 Nov 2008)
29 Nov 2008 Sat, 1:00PM
Approx 5 Hrs
Rock Auditorium, Suntec City Mall
S$38 – Reserve Seat
S$18 – Free Seating
The ‘A Life More Beautiful’ Fair 2008 is a beauty fair that marries medical aesthetics with over-the-counter cosmetic labels to bring the best of both worlds to consumers. Come spend an interesting and informative Saturday afternoon with medical experts and representatives from reputable beauty brands. Find out corrective measures to appear more naturally beautiful and learn about enhancement options to look better than you have ever been. Test-drive new gadgets, sample new products, win attractive prizes and go home with a goodie-bag worth hundreds of dollars!
The Fair
Check out the latest beauty treatments and products in the market. Get a complimentary face and hair/scalp analysis by advanced diagnostic tools, free make-up demos and more
The Forums
Listen to 4 highly respected and experienced medical doctors and learn the inside track on popular beauty topics, treatments and tips.
IS LASIK RIGHT FOR ME?
By Dr Chan Wing Kwong
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Eye and Retina Surgeons.
NON-SURGICAL FACIAL REJUVENATION
By Dr S K Tan
Senior Medical Director, The DRx Clinic.
BOOST YOUR SMILE & FACE WITH DENTISTRY
By Dr Ho Kee Hai
Clinical Director, Dental Implant Maxillofacial Aesthetic Centre
SURGICAL OPTIONS FOR UPPER FACE ENHANCEMENT (INCLUDING EYE REGION)
By Dr Seah Chee Seng
Plastic Surgeon, The Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic
Goodie-bags
Everyone goes home with something – loads of it! Your ticket will entitle you to a goodie-bag filled with wonderful gifts worth hundreds of dollars.
Prizes
Win on-the-spot prizes like Apple iPods, beauty products and treatments.Enter the grand lucky draw and stand to win prizes like air tickets to Seoul,
plasma TVs and more!
Deals
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Love Amplified – World AIDS Day Concert (29 Nov 2008)
29 Nov 2008
Sat, 7.30pm
Approx 2 hrs 30 mins
Fort Canning Park
Standard – S$28
1 December is designated by the United Nations as ‘World AIDS Day’ and activities are carried out to highlight the issue of HIV and AIDS, This year; Singapore will be having its very own World AIDS Day concert – Love Amplified!
Organized by the Health Promotion Board, Love Amplified brings together a constellation of stars, to give Singaporeans one amazing night to take a stand against HIV and AIDS.
Millions of people all over the world are living with HIV and AIDS, and in Singapore, at least one person is newly diagnosed with HIV every day. Though there is no cure for HIV, everyone can offer hope, understanding and love. Don’t let AIDS get in the way of love.
Rock on down to Fort Canning Park on 29 November to commemorate World AIDS Day in Singapore.
Expect pop tunes from Stefanie Sun, Hady Mirza, Alemay and Vanessa Fernandez, Michaela Therese.
Bump along to the beat with The Strikeforce!
Crank up the volume with Electrico and EIC!
And don’t be mistaken that everything HIV and AIDS is gloom and doom because the Dim Sum Dollies and Hossan Leong will be serving up some fun and laughter along the way!
Its Singapore’s first every World AIDS Day concert! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of Love Amplified!
Sistic Link
Loveamp
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Maybe… Baby? (29 Nov 2008)
29 Nov 2008
Sat, 9.30am & 2.30pm, Approx 4 hrs
Suntec S’pore Int’l Convention & Exhibition Centre
Rooms 325-326
Standard – S$18
What would encourage you to have children? Hear from renowned speakers at the Maybe… Baby? seminar and allay your fears of starting a family.
Morning Session:
29 November 2008 (Saturday), 9.30am – 1pm
“First comes love, then comes marriage – ready for the baby carriage?” by Ms Joanna Koh, President of Focus on the Family Singapore Ltd
“Can we afford to have a baby? Is this a good time?” by Ms Anne Tay, Vice President for Group Wealth Management, OCBC Bank
Afternoon Session:
29 November 2008 (Saturday), 2.30pm – 6pm
“A Look at the Heart of Success” by family life coach Mr Simon Sim
“Planning Your Baby” by senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Peter Chew
For more details, visit www.mediacorpradio.sg/maybebaby/
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Sponsor a Seat Campaign (30 Nov 2008)
Drama Centre Theatre,
Victoria Theatre,
Singapore Conference Hall,
DBS Arts Centre – Home of the Singapore Repertory Theatre,
Jubilee Hall,
and The Substation.
Sponsor S$3000
Sponsor S$1000
Sponsor S$ 500
This Campaign is for Internet Booking ONLY.
For the month of November, Singaporeans will be able to contribute to the local theatre scene with the launch of the Sponsor A Seat Campaign. The month long campaign will enable individuals and corporations alike to give to the arts by sponsoring a seat from their favourite participating theatre.
For $3000, $1000 or $500, you can choose to have your name (or the name of your organisation) specially engraved on a name plaque to be affixed on the back of a seat for a period of two years. Upon payment via SISTIC, the theatre you have chosen to sponsor will contact you directly for the exact name to be engraved and issue you a tax-deductible receipt (where applicable).
The six theatres involved are Drama Centre Theatre, Victoria Theatre, Singapore Conference Hall, DBS Arts Centre – Home of the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Jubilee Hall, and The Substation.
The funds raised will be used to subsidise rental charges for local artistes and arts groups, and for upgrading works to enhance the theatre-going experience.
With the Sponsor A Seat Campaign, giving to the arts has now become as easy as ordering a ticket for a performance!
Note:
Your chosen theatre will be in touch with you directly to discuss the name you would like on the seat. The theatre you have chosen to sponsor reserves the right to reject a name or names which may be inappropriate or offensive. Please note the theatre has final approval on the wording and timing of the plaque installation. You will also be mailed a tax-deductible receipt where applicable. All details entered must be accurate as they will be used for identity verification and for contact.
All the venues listed under the sponsorship are tax ductible except Jubilee Hall.
Seats are allocated according to the best seat available by the system. It is not possible to select any specific seat.
All sponsorship payments are to be transacted online. No tickets will be issued. A confirmation email will be sent to you shortly. Please keep a copy of the email as it serves as on official receipt.
Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship!
For general queries, please contact Alvin Tan at alvin_tan@mica.gov.sg or 6837 9805.
For theatre related queries, please contact the following persons:
Jason Chan at jason_chan@nac.gov.sg or 6837 8401 for Drama Centre.
Gurjeet S at gurjeet_singh@nac.gov.sg or 6338 8283 for Victoria Theatre.
Dominic Tai at dtai@sco.com.sg or 6557 4046 for Singapore Conference Hall.
Deborah Foo-Ong at debbie@srt.com.sg or 6733 8166 for DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT.
Emily J Hoe at emily@substation.org or 6337 7535 for The Substation.
Christina Koh at christina.koh@raffles.com or 6412 1319 for Jubilee Hall.
Sistic Link
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Heart of Musicals Workshop (1-6 Dec 2008)
1 Dec 2008 – 6 Dec 2008
Mon-Fri, 09:30AM
Sat, 02:00PM
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Standard – S$450
For Group Booking of 20 tickets and above, please contact Esplanade Box Office at (65) 68288389 or email at boxoffice@esplanade.com
Musical Theatre Limited in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay present
HEART OF MUSICALS WORKSHOP
Learn how to tell a story through words, movement and song in this musical theatre workshop!
Using Georgette, the Musical as the text, create dramatic narratives via song and dance and perform in this local musical. There will even be a chance for you to shine in a private show at the end of the workshop!
1 – 6 Dec 08, Mon – Sat
1 – 4 Dec 08, Mon – Thu, 9.30am – 5.30pm
5 Dec 08, Fri, 9.30am – 9.30pm
6 Dec 08, Sat, 2 – 9.30pm
$450 (inclusive of meals and two tickets to private showcase)
School Concession: Schools are able to use the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy of up to 60% (excluding GST) of the ticket price.
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Mosaic Series: KRAFTWERK (3 Dec 2008)
3 Dec 2008
Wed, 08:00PM
Esplanade Theatre
Standard – S$148, S$118, S$88
VIP Box – S$148
“ The German godfathers of electronica – … helped birth dance, techno and the building blocks of hip hop…” – Independent.ie.com
Approximately 40 years ago, in the cold, clean recesses of one Kling Klang studio laboratory located in Düsseldorf, Germany, a collective that called itself Kraftwerk began churning out from an assortment of electronic equipment and their own secret inventions what they termed “machine music”, the likes of which had never been heard before. Cold, precise, minimal, repetitive and almost wholly electronically-processed, this new brand of stiff was released on an unsuspecting public in the 70s, and pop music was never the same again…
Beginning as a duo in Germany’s late 60s experimental music scene and evolving into a notoriously reclusive synth-pop quartet in the mid 70s, Kraftwerk is today both an institution and an enigma. The group that once expressed an intention to “make music that sounded like Germany” has had its distinctive sound – drum machine beats, synths, vocodered vocals – copied and sampled by musicians such as David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Joy Division, New Order, Art of Noise and Afrika Bambaataa across genres from techno and new wave to rock and hip-hop.
Strikingly antiseptic and yet strangely compelling, Kraftwerk’s spare melodies, precise programming and curiously facile lyrics (“Radioactivity is in the air for you and me”) reveal a deadpan humour and an appreciation of the absurd. Experienced live, a Kraftwerk show is a perfectly synchronised visual spectacle with four besuited guys (and their robot doubles) standing quite still behind consoles onstage, against a backdrop of perfectly synchronized visual projection, lights, robotics and pure theatre.
Sistic Link
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ChildAid: A Charity concert in aid of SPMF & BAF
(3-4 Dec 2008)
3-4 Dec 2008
Wed – Thu, 8:00PM
Approx 90 Mins
University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS
Standard – S$20, S$10
CHILDAID, the annual charity concert which raises money for The Business Times Budding Artists Fund and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, will return again this December.
The event, now in its fourth year, is organised by The Business Times and The Straits Times as well as venue and production partner, the National University of Singapore’s Centre For the Arts.
ChildAid 2008 will showcase Singapore’s top young performing talents under the age of 19 years. It will be held on Dec 3 and 4 at the University Cultural Centre at NUS. This year’s show will also feature former Singapore Idol contestant Meryl Joan Lee as well as Julia Abueva. Alvin Tay, editor of The Business Times, said: “We were overwhelmed by the generous support shown by the companies and donors last year and we hope that their unstinting support will continue.” A record $450,000 was raised last year.
“ChildAid also enables upcoming and talented young Singaporean stars to perform in a gala event while at the same time contributing back to society by raising funds for their less fortunate peers,” Mr Tay added.
Christine Khor, director of NUS Centre for the Arts, said: “A nation that wants no child left behind must do all it can to ensure that the resources and support needed are in place.”
SSO Babies Proms 2008 (5-6 Dec 2008)
5-6 Dec 2008
Fri & Sat, 10.30am, 12.15pm & 2.15pm
Approx 1 hr
Victoria Concert Hall
Standard – S$24, S$19
Peter Moore, conductor-presenter
The delightful Uncle Peter Moore returns to join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the wildly popular Babies’ Proms at the Victoria Concert Hall. Let the SSO and Uncle Peter lead your children on an amazing, fun-filled musical adventure, and give your child a headstart in classical music.
Suitable for children 6 years and below.
Tickets required for children 2 years and above.
Each concerts lasts one hour.
*Friends of SSO enjoy 10% off ticket prices
*Pre-school group bookings of 20 tickets enjoy 10% off ticket prices
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TIMELINE (5-6 Dec 2008)
5-6 Dec 2008
Fri, 08:00PM
Sat, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 50 mins
Drama Centre Black Box
Standard 8pm – S$20
Standard 3pm – S$15
A contemporary dance piece that uses a fluid movement vocabulary to express an intriguing perspective on how time inscribes itself on our minds and bodies. Asserting that it is not how much time you have that matters, but how you respond
to it.
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Borders Holiday Fair (6-8 Dec 2008)
Event type : Consumer
Venue : Hall 6B
Admission : Public – Free Admission
Event Schedules : Time: 10am to 9pm
Show Profile :
Bargain products & Calendars
Organizer : Borders Pte Ltd
Contact Details :
Tel : +65 6854 7170
Fax : +65 6235 4981
Email : schong@bordersgroupinc.com
The Philharmonic Winds in Concert (7 Dec 2008)
7 Dec 2008
Sun, 07:30PM
Approx 2 hrs
Approx 20 mins
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$50, S$35, S$25, S$20, S$15
Box Seat – S$50
The Philharmonic Winds presents wind orchestra classics less heard in this unique concert. Works presented in this concert are landmark pieces in the development of the wind orchestra repertoire.
Works featured in this concert include British composer Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite, composed in the 20th century as a tribute to the English Renaissance master-composer William Byrd who lived more than 300 years ago. Karel Husa’s Music for Prague 1968 is a deeply evocative work commemorating the Prague Spring reform movement in the old Czechoslovakia. Its power to move led to it being later transcribed for full orchestra, taking the opposite direction from usual orchestral transcriptions for bands.
Moving on to the traditional music of the Americas, Herbert Owen Reed’s La Fiesta Mexicana is inspired by various forms of music he heard while living in Mexico. Interestingly, all three pieces demonstrate influence by bells in different ways, and the audience will hear bell tones painting vivid pictures of churches and landscapes.
Finally, renowned saxophonist Vincent Gnojek, Professor of Saxophone at the University of Kansas, USA, returns to perform with Philwinds. Paul Creston’s Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra is one of the most significant compositions for the relatively-younger saxophone, only breaking into the orchestra lineup in the last century, and Philwinds is honoured to have Vince back with us again.
These pieces have been integral in forming the backbone of wind orchestra music, and any wind orchestra afficionado must grab this chance to hear them at least once in their lifetimes!
Conducted by Music Director Leonard Tan
Angels & Airwaves (7 Dec 2008)
7 Dec 2008
Sun, 07:30PM
Approx 2 hrs
University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS
Standard – S$125, S$100, S$85
Angels and Airwaves will engage with their fans for the first time in Singapore, and here is where their highly anticipated S.E.A adventure begins.
Also known as “AVA”, the alternative rock group is frontman and former Blink-182 guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, guitarist David Kennedy, drummer Atom Willard, and bassist Matt Wachter.
Since AVA released their first album, ‘We Dont Need to Whisper’ in 2006, which went to #4 on the Billboard 200 and ‘I-Empire’ in 2007, the band’s schedule has been anything but dull, playing to packed venues in the United States, Europe, Canada and Japan.
Here is a band with a mission and one superb, live performance not to be missed. AVA will be the first top American rock band to ever perform at National University of Singapore. The first 500 NUS students to purchase tickets will get a 10% discount. So hurry, get your tickets now!
Sistic Link
STING & EDIN KARAMAZOV
”SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH” (8 Dec 2008)
8 Dec 2008
Mon, 8pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$600, S$400, S$300, S$200, S$100
Only VISA, MasterCard, JCB Card, DINERS Card, Cash and NETS are accepted for this event.
“He’s treated the project with immense seriousness, soaking himself in the history and culture of the period . . . one of the most refreshing things about this CD is the complete lack of classical or ‘early music’ fustiness . . . all credit to Sting for turning this fascinating figure into a living, breathing contemporary.”
Daily Telegraph, London, October 2006
Click here for more critical acclaimations for STING
In support of a special edition of the critically-acclaimed album, Songs from the Labyrinth – a personal tribute to late 16th-century Elizabethan composer, John Dowland (1563–1626) – Sting will embark on a tour of Australia and Asia, joined by esteemed lutenist, Edin Karamazov.
Songs from the Labyrinth began as a Deutsche Grammophon recording project in 2006 which surpassed all expectations by debuting at the top of the classical charts in the US, UK, France, Canada & Germany. The album remained on Billboard’s #1 classical charts for fifteen consecutive weeks and was the top selling classical album of both 2006 and 2007.
To accompany the upcoming tour, Deutsche Grammophon will release a special edition of Songs from the Labyrinth which features three bonus tracks, including Sting’s own Fields of Gold and Message in a Bottle, which he performs with Edin Karamazov on lute, as well as a special, live version of Dowland’s Have You Seen the Bright Lily Grow, recorded in New York in September 2006.
Sting was first introduced to the music of John Dowland in the early 1980s, and has said that Dowland’s music has been “gently haunting” him for more than twenty years. Songs from the Labyrinth honors the life of John Dowland by not only recreating his music, but also his words. Sting incorporates short recitations of a letter John Dowland wrote in 1595 to Queen Elizabeth’s Secretary of State, Sir Robert Cecil, into the album, pleading his allegiance to the English throne in the hope of an invitation into the Royal Court, providing further insight to Dowland’s life and times.
Edin Karamazov has been Sting’s partner in this project from its conception. A protégé of the legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache, Edin Karamazov began his musical career with the classical guitar, continuing his studies of the Baroque Lute at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. His 2003 recording Come Heavy Sleep set new standards for lute playing and, as a soloist, he has performed and recorded with leading international early music ensembles and artists including the Hilliard Ensemble, Hesperion XX, Mala Punica and Andreas Scholl.
Joining Sting and Edin Karamazov on this tour is the British a cappella choir Stile Antico, who are featured in all the European performances of Songs from the Labyrinth to date, giving vocal accompaniment to some of the more raucous tavern songs and gentle lullabies that are found in Dowland’s wide-ranging music. An ensemble in their own right, Stile Antico have won numerous awards for their recordings of 16th and 17th music as well as a Grammy award nomination for Best Small Ensemble Performance.
Fans in Asia will get this chance to hear the unique collaboration of Sting and Edin Karamazov and to discover the music of John Dowland, interpreted and presented for today’s audiences.
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French Movies (9 Dec 2008)
9 Dec 2008
Tue, 8pm
Approx 120 mins
Alliance Francaise Theatre
Standard – S$7.20
Director: Étienne Chatiliez
Cast: Sabine Azéma, Andre Dussollier, Eric Berger
Synopsis: Edith and Paul are the parents of a 28-year-old PhD candidate, Tanguy. A master of Chinese and Japanese language, culture, and history, Tanguy teaches classes at the university, receives highly respected research grants, and has an excellent way of communicating with people. He is graceful, reserved, expressive and altogether a delightful young man. The only problem is that he still lives at home, with no plans of moving out or getting his own apartment any time soon. Edith and Paul are well-to-do professionals who treat their son with respect and kindness, but their patience is wearing thin. Unable to confront him about the idea that they wish he’d move on, they concoct a hilarious plan to sour his experience of living at home.
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Hunger / Sult by Henning Carlsen (9 Dec 2008)
Great Eastern International Kids Performing Festival
The inaugural International Kids Performing Festival (IKPF) will be held at the Esplanade from the 7th – 10th December 2008.
IKPF is dedicated to bringing the performing arts to children and families by showcasing quality performances by talented youths from all over the world! Highlights include performances by award-winning group JazzKids™, child-prodigy Julia Abueva, The School of Rock All-Stars from the United States and lots of fun workshops and fringe acts that you can be a part of!
Apart from the performances and workshops above, there are competitions in the festival that you can take part in! We’re inviting you to capture your child’s inner star by sending in videos of a spontaneous performance to the We Dance, You Sing, I Act video contest. Just send in the clip and stand to win some attractive cash prizes!
Lastly, as part of IKPF, the Singapore Performing Arts Junior Championships, a prestigious annual youth competition will be held in December. If you think you have what it takes to represent Singapore in either song or dance (solo or group) performances, then come for the auditions during our Kids Performing Road Shows. Battle your way to earn national titles and you may just be the first ever to win and represent Singapore at an international competition in 2009!
Dance to Rihanna ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ Workshop
(7 Dec 2008)
7 Dec 2008
Sun,
02:00PM & 04:30PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Standard – S$70
Learn the basics of street jazz and dance to Rihana’s groovy Don’t Stop the Music .
• Participants must wear comfortable clothing.
- Attire: Tees, stretch pants , slacks recommended.
- Footwear: Dance, jazz shoes, or sneakers. No slippers or sandals.
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Great Expectations Musical Theatre Workshop
Conducted by Beatrice Chia (Singapore) (7 Dec 2008)
7 Dec 2008
Sun-Wed, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Approx 120 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$200 (4 days pass)
Learn about the elements of musical theatre, the fundamentals in singing, choreography and stage directions from award winning director, Beatrice Chia.
Get a chance to perform an excerpt from Beatrice Chia’s new musical, “Sleepless Town” which will debut in front of a live audience at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, during the finals of the Singapore Performing Arts Junior Championship on 10 Dec 08!
About Beatrice Chia
Beatrice Chia is one of Singapore’s most accomplished and trained actress around, performing in several theatre productions, television serials and films. Beatrice has been heralded as a trail blazer for women directors and theatre producers, what with her directorial debut, winning her the Best Director title in the 2003 Life Theatre Awards. Beatrice is currently working on her latest project, Sleepless Town, debuting in 2009.
Auditioning for Musicals –
A Vocal Workshop by Amanda Colliver
(8 Dec 2008)
8 Dec 2008
Mon, 02:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
If there is an audition call for lead and ensemble roles in a musical like Annie, or High School Musical… what do you have to do to prepare for the audition?
This workshop will cover basic techniques for a basic audition, offer tips on what to do and what to avoid, learn how to select and present your audition piece effectively and prepare mentally.
Get tips from Amanda Colliver, a veteran in this field who has prepared theatre such as Hugh Jackman for Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard as well as film stars such as Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor for Moulin Rouge!
A unique opportunity for all young talents who wish to snag that important role and become the next Broadway star!
• Participants may bring a CD with a song (in instrument-only style) they are considering for their own auditions
About Amanda Colliver
Amanda Colliver began teaching singing 25 years ago and has since worked as Vocal Advisor to Musical Directors, Pop artists, actors, dancers, Speech Pathologists and Yoga teachers.
Since being in Singapore 2004, Amanda has traveled to Russia to sing with the Symphony Orchestras of St Petersburg and Novosibirsk, been Vocal Coach on Miss Saigon in Korea, Cabaret, Forbidden City, Little Shop of Horrors, a Cabaret production for Singapore Airlines, The History of Singapore, Beauty World and Jaques Brel for Sing Theatre.
JazzKids (Singapore)
(Introducing Fluid, Vox Box & All-Stars
(8 Dec 2008)
8 Dec 2008
Mon, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$30
JazzKids, winner of 4 gold medals at this year’s World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood, Los Angeles, etches the title of being the only young performing group internationally that performs swing and jazz standards. This phenomenal group has performed to sold out shows in the last two years and in 2008, at the Presidents’ Star Charity.
Watch them in action as they take you on a musical journey with their winning performances. Featuring dance works with Fluid, vocal exchanges from Vox Box and triple-treat performances by All-Stars.
Log on to www.ikpf.net for more details
School of Rock –
Guitar Workshop with Aldo Nobue
(8 Dec 2008)
8 Dec 2008
Mon, 04:30PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
We’re giving you unique access to meet Aldo Nobue, co-founder and artistic director of The School of Rock in person! Having mentored and taught hundreds of American young kids how to rock it like a rock star, Aldo will share his experience and knowledge, and teach you how to feel like a rock it like a rock star!
Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment!
• All participants will each be required to bring an electric guitar
Log on to www.ikpf.net for more details
Julia Abueva ”I Believe” (Philippines)
(9 Dec 2008)
9 Dec 2008
Tue, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$30
9 years ago, an extraordinarily confident little angel took up a microphone and performed for her family in celebration of her beloved grandfather’s birthday… This marked the beginning of a spectacular and unforgettable journey for little Julia Abueva.
Introducing Julia Abueva, the singer child prodigy that has performed before tens of thousands in the opening of the SEA games 2005. Performing for nearly five years in musicals and only 12-year-old, Julia is currently one of the most sought after young talents for performances attended by ministers and dignitaries.
Come be enthralled by her angelic voice as she sings a range of broadway, jazz and as well tracks from her new album in this debut solo concert.
The Music in Me Vocal Workshop (9 Dec 2008)
9 Dec 2008
Tue, 02:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
Learn about the elements of singing, acquire the proper breathing technique and achieve better resonance.
If you like to sing, would like to learn more about singing or just want to have the opportunity to sing with other people, then this workshop is for you!
Log on to www.ikpf.net for more details
JAZZKIDS Performance Training Workshop
Conducted by Kuo Po (Singapore) (9 Dec 2008)
9 Dec 2008
Tue, 04:30PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
A winner of four gold medals in the World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, USA in July 2008, Jazzkids will not only share their experiences with you, but take you through their training by teaching you some basic choregraphy. They will also give you tips on how to hone your skills in singing and command presence on stage!
About Kuo Po
Founder / Producer / Artistic Director / Entertainer
Kuo Po gained national recognition through a popular television talent show, Talentime, and embarked on a singing career right after graduation from the National University of Singapore in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She has represented Singapore Tourism Board to perform in Tokyo, Osaka, Cairo, New Delhi, Shanghai and Perth, while her own private engagements have taken her to Perth, Sydney, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Cairns. While performing, Kuo Po also managed a number of wine bars and performance venues. With the experience gained from front-linging shows and managing entertainment venues, Kuo Po went on to manage performers, produce shows, concerts and record albums. She is also the only female singer-saxophonist in South-East Asia.
In 2004, she started working with children, creating Asia’s first group of children 8-14 years old singing and dancing to jazz, JazzKidsTM. She discovered an aptitude for working with children and began tgo focus on developing young vocal talent. She prepares them for live ensemble performances, developing not only their vocal range and repertoire, but also stage presence and improvisational skills. She founded the performing arts school, Kids Performing and developed two more performing groups of children, BroadwayKidsTM and UrbanKidsTM.
Kuo Po working with the Budding Artists Fund (BAF), which gives talented children from low-income families and children’s homes exposure to the arts by providing creative direction for the project and training. Kuo Po has adopted some kids from the BAF ad hoc programme to provide thgem with consistent weekly training. Since 2006, Kuo Po created Kids On Stage (KOS) Programme, providing scolarships to talented and artistically passionate children committed to the art of performance who are from diverse socio-economic background to undergo training at Kids Performing.
Kuo Po has brought experienced music teachers and choreographers on to her teaching staff while she overseas the curriculum expansion and continues to teach and produce performances. She handles all business arrangements, cultivated corporate clients and plans performing events for private and charity organisations.
Log on to www.ikpf.net for more details
Be the Next Miley Cyrus’ Rock Star !
Performance Training Workshop (10 Dec 2008)
10 Dec 2008
Wed, 02:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
Let your hair down and become a rock star!
Groove to the music, and learn about the different elements of performance like singing, dance choreography, and stage presence… all in this fun workshop!
A must for all fans of Miley Cyrus, star of the hit television series Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel!
It’s Now or Never…Let’s Dance! (10 Dec 2008)
10 Dec 2008
Wed, 04:30PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Bay Room
Standard – S$70
Seen the dance in the movie or on TV and still can’t work out the moves? Let our trainer break it down for you and show you how to do those moves and grooves! Don’t stick to your status quo… do it now, as it is all or nothing.
• Participants must wear comfortable clothing.
- Attire: Tees, stretch pants , slacks recommended.
- Footwear: Dance, jazz shoes, or sneakers. No slippers or sandals.
The School of Rock All-Stars (10 Dec 2008)
Watched School of Rock and loved it? Well the real school its based on, Paul Green’s School of Rock Music is actually bringing their all-star band to Singapore!!!!! Watch how Paul teach these kids in Rock School, the documentary. Don’t miss out on the performance!! – xo blucat
10 Dec 2008
Wed, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 90 mins
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$30
If you enjoyed the movie The School of Rock starring Hollywood comedian Jack Black, then you will love this concert…
Be prepared for a night of rock and roll from The Paul Green School of Rock Music!
Hard rock lives on with these kids who are full of attitude and phenomenal talent. Led by Aldo Nobue , the co-founder of School Of Rock, let these young performers wow you with songs by Led Zepellin, Metallica and rock greats. The mosh pit awaits you!
Log on to www.ikpf.net for more details
World Youth Choral Festival (10-13 Dec 2008)
10-13 Dec 2008
Wed-Fri, 07:30PM
Sat, 03:00PM
Approx 2 hrs
Victoria Concert Hall
Standard – S$10
Wed 10 December 2008 7.30pm
Evening Concert (1)
Join four award-winning choirs from overseas as they charm you with a wide range of repertoire from their home countries. The four guest choirs are: China Broadcasting Children’s Chorus (China), Dithyrambic Singers (Malaysia), Oulainen Youth Choir (Finland) and Indonesian Youth Choir – Cordana (Indonesia).
Thu 11 December 2008 7.30pm
Evening Concert (2)
This evening’s concert will be presented by four choirs who have performed well at various national and international choral festivals: Anglican High School, Pei Chun Public School, Xinmin Secondary School and Woodlands Primary School. There will also be a special guest appearance by Mallapella, a community youth choir formed by choral conductors and advanced singers.
Fri 12 December 2008 7.30pm
Evening Concert (3)
The performers this evening consist of top choirs who have done Singapore proud in winning numerous accolades. Be enthralled by the wide range of repertoire presented by: Anderson Junior College, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Raffles Junior College and Victoria Junior College, SYC Ensemble Singers and The Singers.
Sat 13 December 2008 3pm
WYCF Closing Gala Concert
The 300-strong Combined Schools Festival Choir will perform under the baton of overseas choral experts Bob Chilcott (UK), Eugene Rogers (USA) and Kari Turunen (Finland). They will be performing choral works written in various styles and languages.
8th International Guitar Festival 2008 (Singapore)
-Andrea Dieci -Jeremy Jouve -Uros Dojcinovic -Cristina Azuma
(11-14 Dec 2008)
11-14 Dec 2008
Andrea Dieci
11 Dec (Thu), 8pm
Jeremy Jouve
12 Dec (Fri), 8pm
Cristina Azuma
13 Dec (Sat), 8pm
Uros Dojcinovic
14 Dec (Sun), 3pm
Approx 2 hrs
DBS Auditorium
Standard – S$55, S$45, S$35, S$25
ANDREA DIECI (ITALY)
Andrea Dieci studied at the “G.Verdi” Conservatory of Milan and graduated “cum laude” with special distinction. He has won First Prize in the International Competition of Gargnano, the International Competition of Lagonegro (dedicated to 20th century guitar music) and the “De Bonis” International Competition of Cosenza.
Dieci has been proclaimed “an impressive guitarist” by the Times Herald. Andrea Dieci’s 6 CDs, released under MAP Golden, Bèrben and Nuova Era labels, have been highly praised by music magazines all over the world. His last double CD, dedicated to the complete works for solo guitar by Toru Takemitsu (MAP Golden, 2004) was awarded the “Golden Guitar” at the X International Guitar Congress of Alessandria (Italy) as the best CD of the year and was recently presented on RAI Radio 3.
“… an entirely valid interpretation… musical and intelligent, fulfilling all the requirements…”
Classical Guitar
www.andreadieci.com
JEREMY JOUVE (FRANCE)
Jérémy Jouve, 2003 winner of the First Prize of the prestigious International Guitar Competition organized by the Guitar Foundation of America, enjoys an international concert career, playing in some of the world’s most important festivals in addition to being a Naxos Records recording artist.
Already an award winner at several international competitions, Jouve won the First Prize at the Tychy International Guitar Competition (Poland) in 2002 followed by First Prize at the prestigious International Guitar competition organized in Mexico during November 2003 by the Guitar Foundation of America. Following this success, he embarked upon a 40-recital tour of the United States, Canada and Mexico during the 2004-2005 season.
… “Jeremy Jouve played with such a technical mastery, refinement and sensitivity that the public was literally spell-bound.”
National Mail
www.jeremyjouve.com
UROS DOJCINOVIC (SERBIA)
Uros Dojčinović, born in Belgrade, Serbia has performed in more than 3000 concerts around the world, presented numerous lectures and gave master classes in Universities and Conservatories. He is a frequent guest in radio and television programmes and also acts as adjudicator for international guitar competitions and festivals. Under academic, he has written for many guitar magazines and music journals. In recording, he has done over 50 LPs/Cassettes/CDs/DVDs and has even written over 500 different compositions for various publishing companies throughout the world.
Dojčinović has received over 50 different national and international medals, diplomas and other various rewards and prizes such as Cultural Olympiad, Belgrade (1978) and Golden Marker of Cultural and Educational Bureau, Belgrade for durable contribution to the culture (2005).
He is the President of Yugoslav Guitar Society & Foundation also the founder and Artistic Director of several Yugoslavian and Serbian guitar events (Festivals, Competitions, Guitar Series), and currently teaches at the music conservatory and Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade.
“….Rich and guitaristic music…. Well conceived and interesting”
Soundboard
www.angelfire.com/music3/uros
Sistic Link
WIN A GUITAR!
Book your 8th International Guitar Festival 2008 (Singapore) tickets with SISTIC online now and stand a chance to win a guitar! Only 4 prizes availabe in total, namely a brand new Guitar, an Autographed CD from any chosen performing artist, a Guitar Festival T-shirt, a pair of Cat 1 tickets to any performance. Promo till 30 Nov 2008.
Terms and Conditions
1. Contest is VALID only through SISTIC Website.
2. Draw will be done on the 2 Dec 2008.
3. Winners will be notified by phone & e-mail.
4. Redemption of prizes at the Tomas Music Consultants Pte Ltd.
5. All prizes are not exchangeable for cash and are non-refundable.
6. The Tomas Music Consultants reserves the right to change free gifts without prior notice.
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ZoukOut – A Dance Music Festival (13 Dec 2008)
13 Dec 2008
Sat, 6.30pm
Approx 14 hrs
Sentosa, Siloso Beach
Standard – S$48
No admission for infant in arms and child aged below 18 years old. Child 18 years old and above must purchase ticket for admission.
* No Video recording and Audio recording is allowed for this event!
Please note that there will be NO collection of tickets at the venue for tickets bought via the internet.
Kindly collect your tickets at our AUTHORISED AGENTS before proceeding to Siloso Beach, Sentosa.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note the following conditions:
- Replacement tickets can only be issued for reserved seating.
- No replacement tickets will be issued for general admission or ‘free seating/standing’.
- This is a Rain or Shine Event.
Please note that there will be NO collection of tickets at the venue for tickets bought via the internet. Kindly collect your tickets at our AUTHORISED AGENTS before proceeding to Siloso Beach, Sentosa.
Aiming to create Golden moments, the much anticipated ZoukOut 2008 returns to bring party goers across the region on a brilliant escape of music, dancing, art and festivities.
In fitting with the golden theme, ZoukOut opens doors earlier at 6.30pm to feature the best acts suited for the precious sundown hours. French collective, Nouvelle Vague will perform LIVE and treat the crowd to their Bossa and Caribbean inspired arrangements of rarely covered songs from the 1980s New Wave and punk era. Complementing the sunset line up are remarkable homegrown bands, Moods, Electrico and Bloco Singapura + NovoBloco, an 8 piece band and a 40 strong percussion team playing carnival rhythms, fused with contemporary sounds.
Almost half the line-up make their debut to the region. Henrik Schwarz with his infectious techno inspired live sets, to the man who invented mash up Erol Alkan and French synthpop band The Teenagers share their trademark sharp Parisian attitude.
Headlining is mainstay in the Top 10 DJ List, dance music pioneer, Sasha, and world renowned trance triumvirate, Above & Beyond, currently ranked number 4 in the Top 100 DJ poll.
Dirty South, one of the most in-demand new artistes in house music and international style icon himself, Dimitri from Paris keep house alive with DJ Pippi reprising his roll as the ultimate sunrise set dj. The lineup would not be complete without a hip hop act, DJ Yoda, touted by Q magazine as one of the DJs you must see before you die.
Never just about the best in dance music, it’s about the entire festival experience. Zouk resident DJs, international visual artists, out-of-this world performers, carnival rides, drumming lessons, palmistry, massages, inexpensive food vendors, art installations from emerging artists, it’s all at ZoukOut!
Sistic Link
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Esplanade presents ElectroLab:
Knob It! by DJ Rainf, Slient Keat, Dian Bang & Ika
(13 Dec 2008)
13 Dec 2008
Sat, 08:00PM
Esplanade Recital Studio
Standard – S$28
It’s the electrons coursing through your veins in waves, drops and trickles, exploring the mesmerizing landscapes of your mind, triggering infinite synapses that pulsates pure warmth, beauty and elation deep into the most intimate planes of your soul.
Knob It! features four electro-acoustic acts from your friendly neighbours: DJ Rainf, Silent Keat, Dian Bang and Ika
DJ Rainf creates richly textured and harmonically complex electronica with a twist of indie.
The simplicity of Silent Keat’s music is one of the elements that make his music so brilliant.
Dian Bang is an emerging band from the Malaysian Chinese indie music scene. Their sound revolves around a lot of electro-shoegazing and experimental pop, inspired mostly by acts like Slowdive, Kraftwerk and Kitaro.
Organic and natural, Ika is a female singer/songwriter with a voice that is undeniably confident and mature. Singing in both Mandarin and English, Ika effortlessly breathes new life into her acoustic collection of songs that can be enjoyed over and over.
Sistic Link
Emi Fujita Acoustic Live –
Camomile Classics (13 Dec 2008)
13 Dec 2008
Sat, 7.30pm Approx 2 hrs
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$138, S$108, S$88, S$68, S$58
English & Japanese
The distinctive and pure vocals of Emi Fujita made the song ‘Hidamari no Uta’ (which was part of the soundtrack for the Japanese TV drama series Under One Roof 2) a sensational hit for the group Le Couple. The CD single sold over 1.8 million copies. Emi Fujita made her solo debut in November 2001 with the album ‘Camomile’, which received Platinum and Golden Disc Awards in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Since then, Emi has released a series of albums under the same title achieving the No. 1 ranking in many Asian countries. The ‘Camomile’ series has established her as a vocalist of immense depth and soul. Emi Fujita’s last performance in Singapore was for a SOLD-OUT concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall in 2004. Emi Fujita now returns after 4 years, she is ready to give you the best ‘Sound Therapy’. Do not miss this great opportunity to catch Emi ‘Live’ in Singapore
IMAGINE TREES –
A children environmental dance initiative
(13-14 Dec 2008)
13-14 Dec 2008
Sat & Sun, 11:00AM, 03:00PM & 07:00PM
Approx 1 hr
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$35
Members & Partners – S$19
Family Package – S$76 to S$88
OCBC cardmembers – 10% to 20% savings
An enchanting world of dance-theatre where trees and nature are seen through the eyes of children…..
Plus a chance to view high-calibre artworks by Singapore’s own children artists and their personal takes on saving the environment!
Have you ever come close to a tree and hear its ancient whispers and see its majestic moves?
Would you miss them if they are gone tomorrow?
Calling all children to save our planet earth and the environment! This December holidays, come share with other children performers and artists in their hopes and dreams of a better world when they become adults.
The creation of IMAGINE TREES is based on actual interviews with urban children on their impression of imagining trees in a deteriorating world. The children’s views are collated into a series of performance vignettes that spin a poignant tale of nature through dance, live music making, creative costuming, and multimedia projection.
Helmed by Arts Fission’s Artistic Director Angela LIONG, and in collaborations with fashion design and multimedia students from Raffles Design Institute, young dancers will be performing alongside professional dancers to provide an exhilarating theatre experience for audiences of all ages!
A Children Environmental Art Competition and Exhibition
In conjunction with the dance-theatre performance at Esplanade, Arts Fission is also presenting winning artworks from an environmental art competition by students from local primary schools in 3 public exhibitions at Library@Bugis, Choa Chu Kang Community Library and the Botanical Gardens. Artworks are selected from more than 1000 entries in IMAGINE TREES – A Children Environmental Arts Initiative, an islandwide children art competition.
Enquiries (contact)| Rebecca Lei, Project Manager | Mobile 96857910 | Email | rebeccalei2006@gmail.com
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4th International Guitar Competition – Final (14 Dec 2008)
14 Dec 2008 (Sun), 8pm
Approx 2 hrs
DBS Auditorium
Standard – S$40, S$30
The 4th International guitar Competition is open for all ages and nationalities. In the past years, we witnessed competitors from Mexico, UK, USA, Canada, Israel, Russia, China, Thailand, Australia and many more. The winners for the last three competitions are from Taiwan, Russia and China. This year we will see more competitors coming together for prizes worth more than S$38,000 including cash. This year prize winner will win two sought-after handcrafted guitars by Antonio Aparicio (Spain) and Yuichi Imai (Japan), cash US$3000, one year supply of strings, tuners, accessories and more. The judges for this competition are all invited artistes for this festival.
The Competition’s schedule:
Heats : 8-9 December 2008, 10am at Cairnhill Community Club
Semi Final : 10 December 2008, 10am at DBS Theatrette
Final : 14 December 2008, 8pm at DBS Auditorium
(Tickets for Heats & Semi Final only available at Tomas Music Consultants Pte Ltd (Call 6344 3671 / 6348 9798 for reservation).
As for the Final Competition tickets can be purchased through Sistic.
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Singapore Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker (12-20 Dec 2008)
12-20 Dec 2008
Fri-Sat (12 & 13 Dec), 08:00PM
Wed-Sat (17 – 20 Dec), 08:00PM
Approx 2 hrs 20 mins
Esplanade Theatre
Standard – S$138 (VIP Box), S$108, S$88, S$68, S$48
In this enchanting fairytale ballet that is set in a joyous Christmas’s eve occasion, The Nutcracker is a light-hearted tale of adventure and courage featuring Clara and her adventures after she receives a beautifully-crafted nutcracker doll from Dr Drosselmeyer.
At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker doll comes alive and comes to her rescue when her room is invaded by an army of rats. The King Rat is defeated by the Nutcracker Doll, and The Nutcracker is transformed into a Prince. The Nutcracker Prince then treats Clara to a magical journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, where she is enchanted with sights of Spain, France, Istanbul, Russia, China and Holland and later greeted by the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
With an alternating cast of 200 dancers dressed in colourful costumes, fascinating projections, an animated backdrop and stage sets for the enthralling scenes of Land of Snow, Kingdom of Sweets, and more, this mega-production promises to be a spectacular Christmas treat for the entire family.
Sistic Link
Singapore Dance Theatre site
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JOYEUX NOËL (PG) (Merry Christmas)
- French Movies (16 Dec 2008)
16 Dec 2008
Tue, 8pm
Approx 116 mins
Alliance Francaise Theatre
Standard – S$7.20
Director: Christian Carion
Cast: Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl, Guillaume Canet
In French with English Subtitles
Synopsis: When war breaks out in the lull of summer 1914, it surprises and pulls millions of men in its wake. And Christmas arrives, with its snow and multitude of family and army presents. But the surprise won’t come from inside the generous parcels, which lie in the French, Scottish and German trenches. That night,
momentous event will turn the destinies of 4 characters: An Anglican priest, a French lieutenant, an exceptional tenor and the one he loves, a wonderful soprano and singing partner. During this Christmas eve, the unthinkable will happen: rifles will be left at the bottom of the trenches to go, candle in hand, to see those opposite, shake their hands, exchange a cigarette and a piece of chocolate, wish them “Merry Christmas”…
Do Not Disturb – Late Checkout,
Please DUET & REAL ACTORS
(18-20 Dec 2008)
18-20 Dec 2008
Thur & Fri, 08:00PM
Approx 60 mins with no intermission
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$35
A stage production based on the critically acclaimed television series, “Do Not Disturb”
“… as elegant and eloquent a drama as they come, rich in the sort of honest emotions that turn what could have been voyeurism into a lucid vocalisation of the Singaporean’s innermost insecurities.” – Cheong Suk Wai, Straits Times Life!
What happens between two people in a budget hotel room? Four of Singapore’s most exciting writers – Kelvin Tong, Eleanor Wong, Kaylene Tan and Ken Kwek – explore sex, illicit love, claustrophobia, secrets, regrets, revenge and role play with some of Singapore’s finest actors.
Featuring Tan Kheng Hua in her directorial debut, “Do Not Disturb – Late Checkout, Please” opens the door to a place where people hide away and forces to the surface what we don’t want others to see.
Duet by Eleanor Wong featuring Karen Lim and Serene Chen
Two old friends, a whole lot of baggage, some great songs and that point in a woman’s life when she doesn’t know if she’s coming or going.
Real Actors by Ken Kwek featuring Timothy Nga and Joanna Dong Two Singaporean actors have been cast to play intimately opposite each other in Ang Lee’s next big movie. They meet in a budget hotel room to discover chemistry, or the lack of it.
Do Not Disturb – Late Checkout,
Please TEACHER’S DAY & BRUNCH
(20-21 Dec 2008)
20-21 Dec 2008
Sat, 08:00PM
Sun, 03:00PM & 08:00PM
Approx 60 mins with no intermission
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Standard – S$35
A stage production based on the critically acclaimed television series, “Do Not Disturb”
“… as elegant and eloquent a drama as they come, rich in the sort of honest emotions that turn what could have been voyeurism into a lucid vocalisation of the Singaporean’s innermost insecurities.” – Cheong Suk Wai, Straits Times Life!
What happens between two people in a budget hotel room? Four of Singapore’s most exciting writers – Kelvin Tong, Eleanor Wong, Kaylene Tan and Ken Kwek – explore sex, illicit love, claustrophobia, secrets, regrets, revenge and role play with some of Singapore’s finest actors.
Featuring Tan Kheng Hua in her directorial debut, “Do Not Disturb – Late Checkout, Please” opens the door to a place where people hide away and forces to the surface what we don’t want others to see.
Brunch by Kelvin Tong featuring Dan Jenkins and Janice Koh A man and a woman await their adulterous spouses with plans of sabotage. But to what end?
Teacher’s Day by Kaylene Tan featuring K Rajagopal and Hadri A teacher and his male student have been meeting in this budget hotel room. Who’s teaching whom? And what lessons have they learnt?
A Jazzy Christmas – Noel Samba Bossa Nova
(20 Dec 2008)
20 Dec 2008 Sat, 7:30PM
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$80, S$60, S$40, S$20 (Restricted View)
A Jazzy Christmas – Noel Samba Bossa Nova
by Jeremy Monteiro, Toots Thielemans, Two for Brazil – Paulinho Garcia, Greg Fishman, Grazyna Auguscik, Shawn Kelley, Bart De Nolf and Mohamed Noor Singapore, Belgium, Poland, USA and Brazil
Come celebrate the yuletide season with Brazilian panache! This samba and bossa nova concert, produced by Asia’s foremost jazz pianist and Singapore’s “King of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro, brings together a stellar gathering of internationally acclaimed musical talents from Singapore and around the world in one big party of great artistry, fantastic music and good vibes!
Jeremy Monteiro, a Cultural Medallion winner (pianist, vocalist, composer, jazz educator) has won critical acclaim in many parts of the world (allaboutjazz.com). With more than 20 albums, his latest Homecoming features all original tunes. He has collaborated with jazz luminaries such asToots Thielemans, James Moody, Michael Brecker, Cassandra Wilson, Ernie Watts and Charlie Haden. During his last concert with Toots five years ago, Toots was so exhilarated with making music with Monteiro that he exclaimed “Jeremy…what a revelation!”
Toots Thielemans is the undisputed master of the harmonica, a natural talent in his field who learnt his craft on the job. Now at an age of 86, his harmonica playing is still unrivaled, captivating audiences worldwide with his playing “in that little space between a smile and a tear.”
Two for Brazil is Brazilian-born Paulinho Garcia on the guitar and vocals and Chicago native Greg Fishman on the saxophone and flute. With a shared passion for Brazilian music, the two have received countless rave reviews for their tender, beautiful recordings and performances.
Polish-American singer, composer, arranger and producer and Jazz Forum Magazine’s “Best Jazz Vocalist” from 2002-2006, Grazyna Auguscik is hailed as “one of the most intriguing vocalists on the jazz scene today” (allaboutjazz.com), delivering her own version of jazz with an otherworldly voice and a fearless, virtuosic style.
Experience them live in concert together with gifted musicians Shawn Kelley (drums), Bart de Nolf (bass) and Mohamed Noor (percussion).
Principal Sponsors
SPH
Supporting Sponsor
EFG Bank, Keppel Corp
A Vacant Affair: Reasons to Leave (26 Dec 2008)
26 Dec 2008
Fri, 09:30PM
Esplanade Recital Studio
Standard – S$25
Since the release of its debut EP during the Baybeats 2006 festival, A Vacant Affair (AVA) has grown from strength to strength, garnering new fans and breaking staid, old stigmas about local music.
The band’s journey has definitely not been easy, but its steadfast friendship and belief in the presence of hope during trying times have continually inspired the band to adopt a more mature approach to both music and life, and deliver intense, uncompromising live performances.
Currently the band is in the process of completing the recording of its first full-length concept album – a thematic work which incorporates old and new influences while still keeping the honest and sincere vibes of the EP.
Now be among the first to hear them perform music from their new CD live. Expect dissonant guitars over frantic percussion, rhythmic bass lines over thought-provoking songwriting.
SMS to 75566 to download this programme’s show details onto your mobile phone.
www.esplanade.com
Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and all SISTIC’s authorised agents. SISTIC Hotline: 6348 5555. Group bookings of 20 or more, call 6828 8389. A SISTIC booking fee is applicable for each ticket purchased.
Latecomers will be admitted during suitable breaks. Tickets are required for all patrons.
Another Esplanade Presents Programme
Sistic Link
Bitesize: A Cappella 101 with The A Cappella Society
(27 Dec 2008)
27 Dec 2008
Sat, 02:00PM
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Standard – S$15
Recommended for 16-25yrs old
(Recommended for beginners, with no prior singing experience)
Come learn how a cappella groups do it without musical instruments and try it out for yourself!
This two hr workshop is conducted by Angelina Choo, Director of the a cappella Youth Voices and the newly set-up TAS Children’s Pop Choir.
An Arts Manager by training, she has been performing in choirs since she was six and has been instrumental in the development of Singapore’s a cappella scene through her training, performance and outreach programmes at the society. She continues to pursue a cappella singing through Nanu and new Jazz a cappella group, TAS Singers.
Sistic Link
Music to Welcome the New Year 2009
by A-Cappella-Chor Villach (30 Dec 2008)
30 Dec 2008 , Tue, 07:30PM
2 Hrs
Interval 20mins
Esplanade Concert Hall
Standard – S$50, S$40, S$30, S$20
A-cappella-Chor Villach is proficient in both religious and secular choral works covering all period of European Music. Their interpretation of traditional Austrian Folk Songs is very unique. Thanks to the talented conductor Helmut Wulz who has a good command of the Folk media. Apart from performance in European Cities, A-cappella-Chor Villach concert tours covers as far as Japan and South Africa. They were awarded the Ferdinand Grossmann Award for outstanding achievement in the field of choral music. Last year A-cappella-Chor Villach performed to a sold out show at the UCC (University Cultural Centre) in June 2007. Arising from that success, we are pleased to invite them to give us a lively performance at the Esplanade Concert Hall to usher in the New Year 2009.
We can look forward to a very diverse repertoire covering different era and countries including Malay and Chinese folk songs. As a year end bonus, A-cappella-Chor Villach will be bringing along the Schwarzenegger Music Family to entertain us with Harp and Lutes.
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Siloso Beach Party (31 Dec 2008)
31 Dec 2008
Wed, 08:00PM
10 hours of partying
Standard – S$65
(Includes 2 drinks & $20 worth of food vouchers)
Standard – S$35
(Includes 1 drink)
Price includes island and event admission, transportation via Sentosa Express and bus.
Tickets are also available at the following locations from 1 Dec 08 @ 9am :
- Sentosa Station, Vivocity Lobby L, Level 3
- Beach Station
Please note the following conditions:
- No replacement tickets will be issued for general admission events
- This is a Rain or Shine event
The Countdown Begins…
10 Hours of Partying
90,000 m2 Party Sphere
8 m Pyrotechnics
7 Million Foam Bubbles
6 Hundred Dance hits
5 Roving Entertainers
4 International DJs
3 Party Zones
2 Local bands
The ONE place to PARTY on New Year’s Eve!
Asia’s Grooviest Beach Party – Siloso Beach Party at Sentosa – is turning up the heat this year with TWO stages, MORE DJ line-ups, our SIGNATURE foam pool and sandy dance floor! Shake those svelte bodies to pulsating music or groove to the jazzy beats at our new chill-out stage. Fuel up your energy tank with the array of food and drinks, as the fringe performances provide you with a visual feast. Party with international DJs; DJ Shy returning from the USA, DJ Don P (USA) and duo-DJs from Starz Angels (France) and your local spin doctors; DJ Koflow, DJ Rough, DJ Jensen, DJ Alan S, DJ Leonard T, DJ Gee and 987FM DJs! There are lots more entertainment to satisfy your appetite throughout the night – this is Asia’s Grooviest beach party you cannot miss!
Other Event Details
Singapore Ticketing Information:
Tickets are available from Monday 1 December at Sentosa Ticketing Counters.
Minimum age of entry 18, photo ID required to gain entry.
This is a rain or shine event. Swimming is strictly prohibited during the entire event.
For more information and updates, surf www.sentosa.com.sg/silosobeachparty, or call 1800 SENTOSA (736 8672).
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Marina Bay Singapore Countdown (31 Dec 2008)
31 Dec 2008
Wed, 09:00PM
Gate opens at 07:00PM onwards
Approx 3 hrs 15 mins
The Float @ Marina Bay
Standard – S$25, S$18
A Star Studded Countdown Extravaganza!
For the first time Channel 5 holds a Countdown Show at the Marina Bay!
The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown will be a star studded event set against the fantastic view of the Singapore skyline and a colorful display of fireworks.
A stellar line-up of homegrown celebrities come together for a spectacular show and countdown with the nation to usher in 2009.
Leading up to the event, Ch5 collaborates with The Esplanade to join in activities like the signing of the Wishing Spheres and video dedications.
Get mesmerized by 8 minutes of fireworks display and witness 10000 wishing spheres released into the water at the stroke of midnight.
It will be an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration!
The Countdown show will be broadcast Live on MediaCorp TV Channel 5 from 10:30pm to 12:15am.
One response to “Marina Bay Singapore Countdown (31 Dec 2008)”
Katja (00:00:05) 23 12 2008
does anyone know what is the music title for the TV commercial of this event?
it looks like neon and have such a nice disco beat.
something repetitive with “do do do you ….” and “are are are are you…” ?
thanks everyone.
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Took my 6 year old to this. She loved it!
We thought Ruthie (Julie Wee) was just great.
The play itself could have done with some shortening. Alot of the kids during the show I went to were distracted at times because they were faster than the show! Still worth going to though.