Photo Credit: Dream Academy Productions Pte Ltd Hot on the heels of the success of Dim Sum Dollies' "The History of Singapore" and last year's "Crazy Christmas! Ting Tong Belles" , the beloved cabaret trio (Selena Tan, Pam Oei and Denise Tan) is back with another side-splitting performance. Quite timely too before we usher in SG50, the Dollies will tackle episodes in the country's history post- independence in 1965. The first show, focusing on events before 1965, was staged in 2007. "With the … [Read more...]
MAMMA MIA – More than Just a Dream!
“You can take the future even if you fail I believe in angels Something good in everything I see I believe in angels When I know the time is right for me I'll cross the stream, I have a dream” I didn’t expect this. Honestly, when we heard MAMMA MIA was returning to Singapore, I was excited and looked forward to watching it again. Not only because we love musicals but because this musical was special - it was the first musical which we saved up a tidy sum to watch in London’s West End … [Read more...]
Disney’s Big Hero 6 – Big on Excitement, Big on Values!
Coming to our screens from November 13th is the latest Disney animation from the creative team that gave us Frozen, Wreck it Ralph and Tangle. Staying true to its comic tradition, Big Hero 6 not only is packed with fast paced action and excitement; it has loads of values and allegories that would make for meaningful family conversations thereafter. Adapted from the Marvel’s range of anime comic of the same name, the film version, though less edgier in terms of its graphic illustration (hence … [Read more...]
Year End Must-Watch Movie: Disney’s “Big Hero 6”
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about a robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada and his robot Baymax who uncover a criminal plot in the futuristic hybrid city of SAN FRANSOKYO (a fictional mash-up of 2 cities - San Francisco and Tokyo). When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding , Hiro and Baymax transformed a … [Read more...]
Books come alive! … with Kidsfest!
As parents, we know that reading is important. Not only is it a life skill, it helps with the acquisition of language, nurtures the mind and hones the all important ability to focus. As parents, we try means and ways to entice our children to read. From dramatic bedtime story-telling to listening to audio books (instead of our favourite contemporary hits) on car trips etc. We invest heavily (both through purchases to spending time in the library) in books by acclaimed children’s authors such … [Read more...]
Hi-5 House Hits LIVE in Singapore!
Returning to Singapore again after previous sold-out shows, Hi-5 House Hits 2014 will be returning to Singapore with classic hits such as “L.O.V.E”, “Ready or Not” and “Give 5”, as well as some brand new catchy tunes! The all-Australian cast of Stevie, Ainsley, Mary, Dayen and new member, Tanika will put on their dancing shoes and sparkle on stage for two days only on 5 and 6th December 2014 at The Star Performing Arts Centre. I remember bringing Dana to Hi-5's concert when she turned 3 and … [Read more...]
Feel the beat of the Dancing Queen – Mamma Mia! LIVE in Singapore
A mother…a daughter and 3 possible dads! What can I say except…MAMMA MIA! We watched this smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! LIVE in London’s West End in 2005 and couldn’t get enough of it. If you think the movie version starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried was good, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Set in a beach resort in the Mediterranean, MAMMA MIA! tells the story of Sophie, a bride-to-be with one wish: to have her absent father walk her down the aisle. After reading … [Read more...]
Stick Man – Stick To What Counts, Your Family Tree
Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. One day he wakes early and goes for a jog. Stick Man, oh Stick Man, beware of the dog! I think we've just watched the best children's play of the year today and it's none other than Stick Man, an ingenious 50 minute adaptation based on the story with the same name by our favourite author, Julia Donaldson. The production is incredibly well-put together, with captivating storytelling and clever play … [Read more...]
Paws up for the Hairy Maclary and Friends Show…
We enjoyed watching Hairy Maclary and Friends on stage. Set against brightly-painted backdrops and colourful costumes, the one-hour adaptation of Lynley Dodd's much-loved series of books is held together by Miss Plum and Samuel Stone, the butcher who weaved together favourite Hairy tales with music and splendid rhymes. The show is structured around the central theme of finding Miss Plum's lost items, and is interspersed with musical adaptations of several of the Hairy Maclary … [Read more...]
Out of the gate and off for a walk, came Hairy Maclary to Singapore!
Hairy Maclary, the adorable canine hero in Lynley Dodd's popular children book series, is coming to town! And you're invited to join in the adventure of this little dog who trots straight into children’s lives and enriches them with his mixture of mischievous energy and happy-go-lucky charm. Joined by his pesky friends, Hercules Morse, as big as a horse, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Schnitzel von Krumm with the very low tum and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, Hairy Maclary … [Read more...]
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