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KidsFest 2016 – World-Class Festival for Families Returns with New Favourites alongside Well-loved Stories!

The most anticipated theatrical adventure for children, KidsFest is back! Now in its fifth year, KidsFest 2016 will run from January 20th to February 14th 2016, to captivate young theatre-buffs with the stage adaption of stories from six well-loved children’s books.  Here is a summary of the 6 fantastic productions we can look forward to this year:

NEW AT KIDFEST 2016

1. Little Red Riding Hood

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From the creative team behind the hugely popular Hairy Maclary Show, Little Red Riding Hood is a fun, original musical for children, with live music and lovable characters. Join Scarlet and her side-kick Stanley the Squirrel as they try to outwit Walter the Wolf and discover that it’s not just the enchanted forest that has magical powers… A forest full of family fun, this show is a joyous new version of the classic fairy tale.

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: 50 minutes with no interval.

2. The Snow Child

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As Autumn leaves fall and the foxes, wolves and bears hide among the trees, we tell you a magical story about family, love and the power of dreams.

The first snow falls. Watching the village children play, a lonely couple yearn for a child of their own. They build a small figure from the ice and snow, and wish very, very hard… until the strength of their longing brings the magical snow child to life before their eyes!

She’s a girl like no other. As she dances in the wild landscape and talks with the animals, she brings joy, fun and laughter to the whole village. But it’s not easy, bringing up a wild daughter of the blizzards and the wind. As the seasons turn, and winter gives way to spring and summer, will the Snow Child and her parents find their “happily ever after”?

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: 60 minutes with no interval.

3. I Believe in Unicorns

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Olivier Award nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life.

This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library.

An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns, which won an Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence at Brighton Festival, sparks imagination in both young and old. We challenge you not to believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey.

For children aged 6 and above. Running time: 55 minutes with no interval.

4. Aliens Love Underpants

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Aliens love underpants
Of every shape and size
But there are no underpants in space
So here’s a big surprise!

This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time.

With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family.  You’ll laugh your PANTS off!

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: 55 minutes with no interval.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

1. The Gruffalo

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Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical musical adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (described by The Observer newspaper in England as “a modern classic”). Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagines?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for everyone aged 3 to 101!

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: 55 minutes with no interval.

2. Room on the Broom – another favourite by Julia Donaldson

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Join a witch and her cat as they fly happily along on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night! With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! – it snaps in two. When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: 55 minutes with no interval.

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS?

Tickets are on sale now. Book them at any SISTIC outlet (List of Agents), official SISTIC website or call the hotline 6348 5555. Prices range from $42 to $62.

A 10% discount is applicable when you book two shows and a 15% discount when you book three or more! You can also show your purchased tickets or ticket stubs at any SISTIC outlet to receive a 10% discount on additional tickets.

For more information, check out KidsFest at http://www.kidsfest.com.sg/ and at the official KidsFest Singapore Facebook page.

SPECIAL GIVEWAY!

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Thanks to our sponsor, we are giving 1 complimentary Family Package of 4 Category 2Tickets (worth SGD208) to watch Snow Child on Friday, 5 February 2016 at 5pm. To participate, simply:

  1. Like Life’s Tiny Miracles‘ Facebook Page
  2. Like KidsFest Singapore‘s Facebook Page  

For bonus entries, follow the steps in the online widget here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway ends 30 Jan 2016, 11.59pm and is open to readers in Singapore. The winner will be contacted using the contact particulars provided when entering this draw and will have 24 hours to respond, failing which a new winner will be drawn. All incomplete and unverified entries will be disqualified. All entries will be verified before the winners are announced. Please not that all fake Facebook accounts (e.g. accounts set up purely to take part in contests with no or very few real friends) will be disqualified.  Please ensure you are able to attend the performance as no change of dates will be entertained.

 

Comments

  1. Name: Mabel Chua
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    My elder son loves watching theatrical play! This is a great story about family, love and dreams. Definitely love to expose my kids to this musical; letting them know the importance of family!

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  6. Name: Evelyn Hu
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    My kids love plays! Its always a great avenue to teach them about values in life thru such plays and its the best way to bond with kids, admist our busy schedules!

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  14. We have never read the Snow Child but I will be headed for the library to borrow the book after reading the synopsis so that my Juliette might be able to ‘watch’ the story come alive if we win the tickets!

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  16. It is a great bonding time to watch such classic theatrical performance with my kids. Thanks for the giveaway. Hope to win.

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  21. It would be great to bring my daughters to watch a real, life play! They would be overjoyed to watch the the story come to life!

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  23. facebook name: Caiwei Pang
    email : [email protected]

    My kids enjoy musical plays and looking forward to watch the next one soon. Hopefully this giveaway will be their very next one play to catch.
    Thanks inadvance.

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  24. My 2 kids would love to watch especially my daughter who lately has been asking about the meaning of dreams … they both love n can sit still all throughout drama theater shows!!! [email protected]

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  26. Name: Agnes Chin
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    My little boy is curious about snow and he enjoys theatrical plays.
    Snow Child should be an intriguing play to fuel his imaginations further about snow and learn about the power of dreams!

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  27. We are not familiar with Snow Child, and hope to get to know the tale through watching this play. Hope to get lucky!

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  28. My daughters loves watching theatrical play! This is a good opportunity for us to cultivate the message about family, love and dreams!

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  32. It’s always magical to watch a story unfold before your eyes in the form of a theatrical stage performance! What better way to enjoy the Snow Child which we have imagined in our minds while reading? My daughter would be in glee if we win!

    Karen Low
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  35. Hi,

    Name..Ashmika Jain
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    Snow child is a beautiful story & being able to watch it live on the stage will be definitely an exciting opportunity for my daughters.. They will love the show full of music & fun..

    Thanks for hosting awesome giveaway..

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  36. It is an Art! This is something that never able to learn from the teachers, books or classroom!
    I wants my two children to expose and appreciate all these musical plays!

    Also wants to create family bonding and create lasting memories together.
    Meet the cast after the show to close up the the experiences.
    And what i treasure: family photo with the cast for a memorable experiences!

    Sandra New
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