We watched Charlotte’s Web produced by the Singapore Repertory Theatre's The Little Company this morning and I left the theatre feeling all fuzzy within. The good kind of fuzzy. Even though we had read the book and knew the plot well, watching the friendship of Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider being played out LIVE on stage really drove home the story themes so brilliantly. A Synopsis of the Play: Photo Credit: SRT Facebook The moment we stepped into the KC Arts Theatre at Robertson … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Charlotte’s Web by SRT’s The Little Company
But you have saved me, Charlotte,I would gladly give my life for you-I really would." ~ Wilbur You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” ~ Charlotte Charlotte’s Web by E.B White was my Secondary One literature text. It was my first time being exposed to literary analysis and I remember being moved by the central themes of the story: friendship, love and loyalty. Indeed, the friendship between Charlotte the Spider and Wilber the Pig is like no other; not only do … [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...]
Jack and the Beanstalk – A Giant of a Performance!
Just like the fabled magic beans, this latest production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' by Lyngo Theatre, UK (brought in by Act 3 International) is full of surprises and I’m trying very hard not to well…spill the beans. But this I can say: that at the end of the performance, we felt reluctant to leave the theatre! It was entertaining enough to have the adults and kids in the audience riveted to our seats. Even our 2 year-old offered a few chuckles throughout the show! Here’s what you can look … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Jack and the Beanstalk by ACT 3 International!
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come! ACT 3 International, Singapore’s leading Arts company for the young, is pleased to announce its September production for its Theatre Season 2016 – ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ by Lyngo Theatre, a UK based Children’s Theatre company. While Lyngo Theatre has showcased previous productions in Singapore such as Egg and Spoon, Circus Minimus, as well as Hansel and Gretel, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ will make its maiden performance here in … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} ANNIE’s Back in Singapore!
Direct from the US to Singapore, the world's most-loved orphan – ANNIE – is back in town! This heart-warming, rags-to-riches story has become one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, boasting Broadway's most memorable scores, fantastic visual choreography, a side-splittingly funny script and of course her adorable dog Sandy. A story set in New York City, ANNIE is a story that showcased the resilience of the people at the time when the country was embroiled in the Great … [Read more...]
Les Misérables – Magnificently Moving Masterpiece
To love another person, is to see the face of God’ Jean Veajean, Les Misérables I’ve never imagined this – of all the world-class musicals our blog has featured, it would one day be graced by Les Misérables. Why? Because without a doubt, Les Mis is our family’s absolute favourite musical. 20 years ago, before Angie and I met, we each watched Les Misérables at the Singapore Kallang Theatre. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains – the indelible mark which this moving musical … [Read more...]
Mister Maker and The Shapes LIVE On Stage 1st Time in SINGAPORE!
Mister Maker is the ultimate arts and craft show for pre-schoolers and primary school children which teaches and entertains in fun and imaginative ways. Mister Maker, the wonderfully wacky artist, gets his inspiration to make art from daily objects around him. Set in his own fantasy art room, Mister Maker collects the required art materials from the Doodle drawers as he creates and makes his art come to life, all within minutes. Kids in Singapore can catch Mister Maker on CBeebies (StarHub … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure
Honking Horns! CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is making its way to Singapore! CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is a contemporary, action based, energetic and vibrant LIVE stage production that follows the adventures of three young novice railway locomotives ("trainees"), Brewster, Wilson and Koko, as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges which test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, with the help and support from a strong … [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...]
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