A Dinosaur Show? “ This is good,” quipped the hubby as he was driving off after the show, his comment couldn’t be more different merely 120 minutes ago. “ A dinosaur show? I hope it’s not cutesy. Dinosaurs are not cute, you know. We teach the kids the wrong thing if they go away thinking dinos are cute…” the self-professed 'dino-expert' in the family (aka my husband) grumbled while trying to negotiate the rush hour traffic on way to the Singapore Indoor Stadium. … [Read more...]
Aladdin The Broadway Musical – A Review
Do you want the short review or the long one? The fact that we can’t sleep tonight, right after watching this highly anticipated LIVE musical with infectious tunes, the toe-tapping rhythms and beautiful voices playing in our heads, probably says a lot! Well, in short it's a fantastic production that really should not be missed. This is coming from a family who has watched musicals from Broadway and London's West End. Watch a short preview: Aladdin The Broadway Musical has landed … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} West Side Story in Singapore
West Side Story is one of those hallmark musicals where timeless tunes such as ‘Tonight’, ‘Maria’, ‘America’ and the highly popular, 'I Feel Pretty' originated. It's now back on Singapore shores from 13th to 30 September 2017. Here’s sharing our review: The Music and Songs: With music and lyrics composed by legendary composer, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Soundheim, it is a real treat to be able to see and hear these iconic tunes performed LIVE (yes, there’s an actual orchestra … [Read more...]
Gillman Barracks – Where Families get Enriched, Engaged and Entertained!
‘What do we do with the kids?’ ‘How will they be properly engaged?’ ‘How do we find time for each another?’ Being parents of two lively young kids, we often lament that come weekends and school holidays, we need to find ways to occupy the kids as well as find time for ourselves. While it is easy to chuck them in front of the TV or put a smart device in their hands, we all know that it’s not the best way to meaningfully engage them. Fortunately, this March school holidays, Gillman … [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...]
Merry Nex’mas with Sesame Street!
Join the Sesame Street characters as they ring in the season's festivities from 1 to 11 December 2016. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and the Count will be performing an entertaining Sesame Street Live! show filled with familiar songs and catchy tunes. Get up and dance along to your favourite Sesame Street characters as they boogie onstage to the festive beat. Event information: Sesame Street Live! Location: NEX Atrium, Level 1 Date: 1-11 December 2016 (no show on Monday, 5 … [Read more...]
Wicked – The Musical in Singapore 2016
“Wicked’ returns to Singapore direct from a multi record-breaking tour of the UK. Since the musical began 13 years ago, it has won 100 international awards, including three Tony Awards on Broadway and two Olivier Awards in London's West End. What is the story about? Should I bring my family to watch it? Is it for suitable for kids? Read on! Set in a spectacular and colourful fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic and spells (the Land of Oz), WICKED tells the story of an unlikely but … [Read more...]
Navy @ Vivo 2016 – More than just an ordinary Open House
It was a Saturday evening. In fact, it was already late at 9:40pm to be exact - way past the Open House's stipulated closing time of 9 p.m. I had just finished a late dinner in Vivocity with my daughter Dana after a 2-hour tour of the RSS Tenacious when I saw scores of Navy officers still busy manning their booths and engaging the public. From the 'Rope Works' – where an officer was patiently teaching an elderly man the intricacies of tying a knot, to the 'Photo Booth' where Navy officers were … [Read more...]
RSAF Open House 2016 – Defending Our Skies
Two different sounds: It was just slightly about 50 years ago that we heard two very different sounds emanating from the skies above us. In fact, there may be still those who can still remember those 2 different sounds. One is when the Japanese bombers flew in to ripped through our towns and tore up our lives. The other, is when the British withdrew their troops sending scores of their planes flying away from this little isle that was once so strategic and important to them but now, clearly, … [Read more...]
Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet (2016)
Admittedly, it was about 20 years ago in Melbourne that I watched my last Shakespearean play in a park setting. It was a cool night as the handful of audience watched the Royal Botanic Gardens transformed into playful Puck’s playground for Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. Needless to say, it was spellbinding. However, since returning to Singapore, I have not dared or even entertain the thought of watching Shakespeare performed in the park due obviously, to the heat, humidity and the … [Read more...]