Murder Most Foul. Quite honestly, I wasn’t familiar with the story of Julius Caesar but that didn’t made any difference. This is coming from someone whose knowledge of the play, was about the famous Roman ruler who died in the hands of his infamous friend, and yes, that final phrase ‘Et tu Brute’. In fact my 10 year old daughter’s knowledge of the plot far eclipses mine. Despite that, I enjoyed Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar thoroughly! Here are 5 reasons we think … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} SRT’s Red Riding Hood 小红帽 (Mandarin)
Do you remember being told the story of Red Riding Hood when you were a child? Bring your whole family down for a fabulous time to watch SRT's new Red Riding Hood 小红帽! After successfully staging it in English, SRT’s The Little Company now presents Red Riding Hood in Mandarin. Red Riding Hood is an uplifting story about a brave girl named Red who must journey through the forest to reunite her family and save Mother's bakery from closing down. Will she reach Grandma's … [Read more...]
Charlotte’s Web by SRT – A Review
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...]
SRT’s The Little Company’s The Three Billy Goat Gruff 三只山羊
Following a hugely successful English production in 2015, The Little Company is proud to present the Mandarin version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, an entertaining musical that is bound to be unforgettable. The Three Billy Goats Gruff (affectionately known as “Baby”, “Middle”, and “Big”) are a close-knit bunch who graze happily together with their caretaker, Little Bo-Frilly. But one day, it dawns on them that they are in the middle of a horrible drought. As the grounds turn a dreadful shade … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Dr. Seuss’ The Cat by SRT’s The Little Company
Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, comes to life in this entertaining performance by Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company from 26 August 2015. If your kids love Dr. Seuss's books or have watched any of SRT's TLC's performances, they will love this witty production. In this iconic story, Sally and her brother get a surprise visit from the Cat in the Hat. With his endless tricks and wacky ideas, he turned a dull rainy afternoon into one amazing, unforgettable … [Read more...]
SRT’s The Three Billy Goats Gruff – A tapping, yodeling and yee-haw good time!
Trust the folks at the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT)’s The Little Company (TLC) to outdo themselves again – turning a well-loved fable for children into an hour-long musical production, which had the audience – children and parent alike, entertained and engaged. This adaptation of the familiar children’s classic of how the Three Billy Goats Gruff forced by a bout of horrible drought were tempted to cross the bridge to the other side of the valley where the grass looks greener. But … [Read more...]
Ten reasons why you should watch Goldilocks and The Three Bears! 金发姑娘和三只熊
The story of Goldilocks and the three Bears is a familiar one. As a nursery tale, we read of how Goldilocks wondered into the wood one day and chanced upon the Bear's home. Since the inhabitants were not around, Goldilocks made herself comfortable: she sat on the three chairs, tasted the three bowls of porridge and slept on three beds which were meant for Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear respectively. When Goldilocks woke up and saw the three bears, she jumped up and ran ran away into … [Read more...]
Celebrate 2015 with SRT’s The Little Company
The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company (TLC) is launching their 2015 season with an amazing line-up of five musical plays, promising a fun-filled, retelling of classics for the family to choose from. We are proud to present the season’s two first exciting upcoming productions Goldilocks and the Three Bears (in Mandarin) in March followed by The Three Billy Goats Gruff in April. Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Mandarin) 金发姑娘和三只熊 Wed, 11 March to Sun, 29 March … [Read more...]
SRT’s The Little Company Presents The Nightingale!
"The Nightingale" is a famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a Chinese emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health. The story has been adapted to opera, ballet, musical play, television drama and animated film all around the world.Photo CreditSRT’s The Little Company (TLC) continues its 2014 season with a new original children’s musical, adapted from this … [Read more...]