We are back in Homebased Learning (HBL) season again. We all know how unnerving that can be for some parents when the kids' HBL lessons clash with our WFH commitments or worse, when the learning network (SLS) is down. Sometimes, we also need a time-out from the kids (to run some errands or attend to that urgent Zoom call). Here’s a curated list of educational YouTube videos which are engaging for the children. These videos are also excellent to watch together as a family to engage in … [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...]
Walking with Dinosaur – The Live Experience. A Review.
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...]
KURIOS by Cirque du Soleil – Singapore Review
"Kurios is Cirque du Soleil's strongest act in years." The Gazette We are familiar with LIVE acrobatic circus shows filled with trapeze artistes, balancing acts, jugglers and clowns.However, when it comes to Cirque Du Soleil, it’s always special and different. But EVEN THEN, Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities - Cirque Du Soleil’s 35th production, takes it literally and metaphorically, to new heights. Even our newly minted 5 year old stood up and shouted enthusiastically, 'Bravo, Bravo!' … [Read more...]
Matilda The Musical, Singapore
Review. Synopsis. FAQs New York 2014. Singapore 2019. We’ve just returned from the musical and we can’t get it off our heads and hearts. Watch the preview of 'When I Grow Up' from the Singapore season: We first caught Matilda with our 6 year-old in-house Roal Dahl fan back in 2014 in Broadway New York. We were completely swept off our feet then. Being a musical-loving family, I thought we have seen our fair share of excellent musicals but little did we know that we, yes … [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...]
TORUK – The First Flight by Cirque Du Soleil Singapore
Welcome to Pandora! Having enjoyed the many Cirque productions that were performed on Singapore’s shores, I admit, I was slightly disappointed to hear that this latest installation will not be performed under Cirque’s iconic Grand Chapiteau. But shortly after clearing the airport-style security, my disappointment quickly dissipated – there in front of me, inside Singapore’s Indoor Stadium was Pandora – the planet home to the Na’vi people based on James Cameron’s award-winning movie, … [Read more...]
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