In conjunction with the Singapore Heritage Fest 2022, this walk explores the western part of the Pasir Panjang Ridge which was renamed Kent Ridge in 1954. The battle at Pasir Panjang marked one of the last battles for Singapore. The fierce battle by the Malay Regiment against the Japanese Occupation along Pasir Panjang ridge lasted for almost 2 days on 13 February 1942. The walk includes part of the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus that was built on the…
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Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2022
Prime offerings, new commissions, fresh iterations. Ceremonial enactments, immersive walking tours, exhibitions, a cinematic extravaganza - immersive experiences, award-winning film-makers, a filmic performance by a Turner Prize Award winner, a digital film by a science fiction and body artist ... SIFA 2022: THE ANATOMY OF PERFORMANCE - RITUAL Each and every performance embodies a Ritual, as an evolving entity that relates to one’s shifting perspectives, personal beliefs and life philosophies. The rituals that define our common experience abide by the…
MorePeter & Blue’s School Holiday (LIVE)
From screen to stage, an expanded experience, live. Peter & Blue’s School Holiday is part of a four-part theater ballet series created for young children. It couples engaging live story-telling and whimsical choreography with cheery brilliance and a playful storyline. The performance is about ever-inquisitive Peter, his dog, Blue, and his cat, Calico, who frolic at a sandy beach and greet the friendly animals at the zoo. Children get to meet-and-greet the dancers and take photographs with them after each performance.…
MoreThe Illusionists
Family entertainment : breathtaking magic, death-defying stunts, mind-reading, illusions and sleights of hand ... Some of the world’s most incredible illusionists will be in Singapore with a brand new line-up of jaw-dropping, outrageous and astonishing acts; a show packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. In English. Approximately 90 minutes, with no interval. No admission for children aged 3 and below. Those aged 4 and above will be required to purchase a ticket for admission. Children under 12 must…
MoreMillefeuilles
MILLEFEUILLES : A magical experience comprising an art installation and performance. Audiences discover and explore scenery in a dark room, on their own, with a flashlight. A whole world of paper sculpture in various sizes—placed on the ground or suspended—is revealed through projected shadows created by the simple light source. When a bell rings, the audience is invited to gather for a performance of tender and absurd stories without words, featuring an unusual character who invents a world for himself…
MoreFlipSide! 2022
This 'summer festival' offers performances and curated experiences that are presented in surprising and thought-provoking ways - a fun, quirky mix of experiences from intimate, interactive performances and workshops to spectacular outdoor events. Flipside! celebrates playfulness and creativity through accessible encounters with circus, puppetry, physical theatre, visual theatre and comedy. For 10 days, coinciding with the school holidays, the festival offers an exciting range of free and ticketed programmes for families and curious adults — featuring a mix of Singapore, regional and international artists. Comedy remains…
MoreOnly Bones : Flipside 2022
A quirky, hypnotic show about a lot, using very little. On a tiny set lit by a single bulb, endless possibilities unfold through wordless body manipulation, dance, circus and hilarious clowning. A lone performer with a seemingly uncontrollable face and impossibly bendy limbs wiggles and contorts himself, creating an exquisite piece of micro-physical theatre. Thom Monckton is a performer, director, and teacher of physical-based performance originally from New Zealand. He trained in circus arts in Christchurch and then at the…
MoreRiddles in the Raindrops
DiSCOvering the treasures of Chinese Music. Imagine water trickling sounds from different instruments ...which ones produce that intricate, melodious music? Based on the book Musical Adventures with Quek Quek, this musical adventure joins Quek Quek as he explores the world of Chinese orchestra plucked-string instruments. In English Approximately 50 minutes, no interval. Children 2 years and older must purchase a ticket. 2.30 p.m. & 5.00 p.m.
MoreWhose Hill is This?
Two bears, one fierce and one strong, go in search of a home to call their own. Find out how they settle down after their journey through the soundscapes of nature painted by organists and a storyteller. Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes with no intermission. 2.00 p.m. & 5.00 p.m. Various exhibitions and demonstrations at the VCH atrium offer information about the pipe organ. The organ exhibition runs from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on the same day.
MoreA Dream is a Wish : DISNEY IN CONCERT
A Dream is a Wish premieres with four exclusive live performances of classic and contemporary Disney animated feature films. A little mermaid longs to be human, a lion cub struggles to find his place in the circle of life and two sisters wish to warm a frozen relationship. The stories of The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin and more, are presented by four talented leading US-based vocalists, original Disney film footage and sweeping orchestral scores…
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