It’s no secret that HAMILTON the musical is a worldwide hit. Written by American multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda and first staged in 2015 with Miranda himself in the lead role, the multi-award winning musical has since taken the world by storm. The 3-hour long musical condenses the life and one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton who, as an immigrant, fought alongside George Washington against the British colonist to form the young United States of America. … [Read more...]
CATS The Musical – A Parent’s Guide
Will Kids like CATS? CATS The Musical, need no introduction. Aside from its famous tune, ‘Memory’ which has never failed to sweep audiences’ feet off theatre carpets, the musical has swept seats off West End and Broadway faster than anyone can say “Meow”. It has won multiple international awards including the Grammy’s. In fact, it is one of the very few musicals that are the longest-running in Broadway and West End for a record-breaking 21 years. But how can I help my kids … [Read more...]
MAMMA MIA! Singapore 2018
We first watched this musical LIVE in West End London back in 2004 long before the kids came along. Quite honestly, we had no idea then what we were ‘in’ for then but we remember fondly the theatre bobbing to the addictive groves and tunes of ABBA and moved by the plot filled with universal themes of hope, reconciliation and love. Since then, we have also caught its hugely successful Singapore musical run in 2014 as well as its latest movie sequel. To date, the smash hit MAMMA MIA! musical … [Read more...]
[Giveaway] The Great Moscow Circus in Singapore
There’s just something magical about watching a circus. Not just for the acts but for that shared experiences where adult and child share the same enthrallment, the same bursts of laughters and the same bewilderments of "How on earth did they do that?" Our daughter shares about The Great Moscow Circus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMVLAVj6cjA The ‘most sincere art form’ as the Ringmaster puts it, allows families to connect in the most sincere ways. Despite having our share of … [Read more...]
The Lion King Musical – A Review
Singapore, 2018 By now, you would probably know that The Lion King musical is back in the Lion City after 7 years since it first heralded the grand opening of Marina Bay Sands. It remains, till today, Singapore’s longest running musical. Whether you’re planning to catch it for the first time or wondering if you should watch it again, this review is for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo5ny7nNRGQ https://youtu.be/vdLHwW3LvQM Singapore 2018 – is it ‘just as good’? We watched … [Read more...]
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA, Now in Singapore!
This post reviews Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza and provides with tips and FAQs for the Singapore show. “Jaw-dropping, Eye-popping, Breath-taking Circus!” - If I could sum up Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, 'KOOZA' in one headline, that would be it. That is if I could….but honestly, we’re still pretty awe-struck after watching KOOZA last night. From the on-set of the 280 minute spectacle of impeccable, thrilling world-class acrobatics, right until we got home, the whole experience … [Read more...]
i Light Marina Bay 2017: See Singapore in a New Light!
5 Reasons you and your family ABSOLUTELY need to visit this year's i Light Marina Bay Sustainable Light Art Festival, with TIPS for you to maximise your experience! Read on! First, a sneak peek of #i Light Marina Bay 2017 in this short video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiPgBTQG_oI i Light Marina Bay 2017 Dates: 3 to 26 March 2017 Time: 7.30pm to 11pm (daily with an extension to 12.00mn on Fridays and Saturdays) Admission: The light art installations are … [Read more...]
Blue Man Group – 2016 World Tour Premiere, Singapore!
This is like nothing we’ve seen before. Really. As a family who loves watching musicals, concerts and live performances, we’ve seen many a thing on stage – raining on stage, ‘cats’ on stage and even the odd lion prancing across the African Savannah but never this – three blue men, not talking but playing on odd instruments, gyrating, gestulating and interacting with the audience just with pure body language, facial expressions and …those eyes… World Premiere! Welcome to the World Tour … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Fever – A Dazzling, Delightful, Disco Date Night
When I knew that Saturday Night Fever The Musical was coming to Singapore, I was both excited as well as apprehensive. You see, next to a slew of family-oriented musicals (think Sound of Music, Mary Poppins etc), Saturday Night Fever was THE other movie that has shaped my growing years. The gritty story of a young man strutting the streets of Brooklyn and the dance floor in search of his own identity was a welcome change for me - this other young man at the cusp of his … [Read more...]
Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition in Singapore!
Animation is very much part and parcel of our lives, particularly in our kids’. The high-quality digital animation films these days are just as effective in stirring the imagination and tugging the heartstrings of adults too. Here in Singapore the first time, DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition is rare chance for adult and children alike to witness the technology used to produce some of these iconic animations we are so familiar with. In addition, for the September school holiday season … [Read more...]