Arts Diary - NOVEMBER
by Dawn Lifestyle
The Michael Veerapen Trio
Until 30 November
9pm – 12am (Tue – Thur), 9.30pm – 12.30pm (Fri – Sat)
The Bar, The Regent Singapore
Piano virtuoso, Michael Veerapen, has performed at various jazz festivals and concerts with illustrious musicians like Dionne Warwick and Eric Marienthal. Catch Malaysia’s musical treasure in action with Tama Goh (drummer) and Brian Benson (bass).
Mosaic Series: José Feliciano
3 Nov 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Spanish-English crossover artist, José Feliciano, displays virtuosity in bolero, flamenco, bossa nova, pop, jazz and the blues. This multiple Grammy-winner popularised the evergreen, Feliz Navidad.
Standard - S$148, S$118, S$88, S$58
The Tooth Fairy
5 Nov - 14 Dec - 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm
DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT
Ruthie is excited to find her first wobbly tooth and is looking forward to the prospect of meeting the mystical Tooth Fairy.
Weekends - S$28
Love in Translation
6 Nov 8pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
Born of French-Guianan heritage, Andayoma shares her wealth of sensuous jazz and Caribbean repertoire with listeners. She will be accompanied by Singapore band, The Alter_Natives.
Standard - S$35
Millionaire Mind Intensive(3 Days Event)
7 Nov - 9 Nov 2008
7 & 8 Nov, 9am, 9 Nov, 8am
Singapore Expo Hall 2
Developed by bestselling author and multi-millionaire T. Harv Eker, Millionaire Mind combines his unique brand of 'street-smarts with heart' and teaches one how to achieve massive wealth and success.
VIP - S$695.50
Standard - S$267.50
Reflections 2008 (RP's Community Arts Festival) - Hossan, LIVE!
14 Nov 8pm
The Republic Cultural Centre (Theatre), Republic Polytechnic
He can tinkle those little notes on that ebony and ivory, and tease any audience into submission. From pop, jazz to Broadway, Hossan Leong oozes musical talent and a flair for comedy like no other!
Standard - S$30, S$20
Das Experiment: Black Box
14 - 29 Nov 8pm
The Pavilion at Far East Square
During a two-week experiment analysing behavioral patterns in a controlled prison environment, volunteers pose either as prison guards or prisoners. Within two days, the situation gets out of hand with the threat of chaos and death. Starring Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Gerald Chew, Claude Girardi and Jimmy T.
Tue-Thur & Sun - S$35
Fri & Sat - S$38
A Date with Friends
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
17 Nov 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Capturing hearts with their wholesome personas and catchy songs, Herman’s Hermits were a top act, selling over 52 million records, scoring 23 Top 20 hits, and in 1965, even outselling The Beatles.
Standard - S$68, S$48
Box Seat - S$68
Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales
18 - 23 Nov
Tues & Wed – 7pm
Thur & Fri – 3.30pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun – 11.30am, 3.30pm & 7pm
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy find a magical storybook and discover the enthralling lives of Snow White, Cinderella and Belle. Three Classic Fairy Tales debuts in Asia.
Standard - S$59.50, S$49.50, S$39.50, S$29.50
David the BEST!
19 - 22 Nov
Wed - Fri, 8pm
Sat, 3pm & 8pm
Drama Centre Theatre
A reference to the David vs Goliath story, David the BEST is celebrity DJ Huang Wenhong’s first one-person talk show – a multi-media, multi-disciplinary, hilarious and satirical take on what is it like being small in a big world. Post-show talk with the Director and Creative Team on 21 Nov.
Standard - S$58, S$48, $38, S$28
First Light
20 - 30 Nov 2008
Tue - Fri, 8pm
Sat - Sun, 3pm & 8pm
Esplanade Theatre Studio
Trapped in a limbo between existences, seven deceased Singaporeans are reading their own obituaries. They must each relive the most significant moment in their life. Only then can they move on.
Standard - S$38
Puccini Gala - A Celebration of Puccini's Works
21 Nov 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Discover the sublime arias and operas by Giacomo Puccini when the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) celebrates the 150th anniversary of one of the greatest opera composers.
Standard - S$68, S$58, S$48, S$38, S$28, S$20
VIOLIN!!! By Jonathon Glonek
21 Nov 8pm
The Arts House Singapore, Chamber
With boundless energy and intense personal style, first-rate violinist Glonek, will perform the thrilling 24 Caprices by Niccolo Paganini.
Standard - $40
Purchase tickets at The Arts House Box Office or call Tel: 6332 6919.
Manic Street Preachers
24 Nov 8pm
Fort Canning Park
Recognised as a national treasure in the UK, the controversial Manic Street Preachers are multi-generational figureheads in the music industry.
Standard - S$95
Event Day - S$110
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
26 November – 20 December 2008
Tues - Sun, 7.30pm
Sat & Sun, 2.30pm
Drama Centre Theatre @ National Library
Will her Prince Charming recognise true love in her bad hair state? Instead of going through a nip-tuck by a plastic surgeon, Snow White disobeys the Queen and escapes to the Outer Limits where she meets outcasts banished from the Kingdom.
Previews 26 & 27 Nov (7.30pm) - S$49, S$44, S$39, S$29
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun (7.30pm) - S$54, S$49, S$44, S$34,
Fri & Sat (7.30pm), Sat & Sun (2.30pm) - S$59, S$54, S$49, S$39
The Office Party
27 Nov - 13 Dec
Tue-Thur, 8pm
Fri & Sat 4pm & 8pm
DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT
The staff of an advertising firm have taken great pains to prepare for their traditional Christmas bash and to ensure that they avoid any scandals similar to last year’s (think a police visit and the Managing Director’s divorce)! But when the drinks flow and the good times roll, disaster strikes. Starring Wendy Kweh and Cynthia Lee MacQuarrie.
Mon-Thurs (8pm) & Fri & Sat (4pm) - S$50, S$40
Fri & Sat (8pm) - S$58, S$48
Spectacular - JUICE 10th Anniversasry Party
27 Nov 9pm
Zouk
Celebrate a decade's worth of fashion, music and literary greatness. Hit musical highs with Berlin electro-folk band, The Whitest Boy Alive, and stay tuned for other surprises.
Standard - S$48
Origin – Opening Performance for Asia on the Edge
28 Nov - 29 Nov
8pm - 8.30pm and 9.30pm - 10pm
Cavenagh Bridge and Singapore River
Drawing inspiration from various Asian performing arts and featuring over 50 artists, Origin is a visual and movement theatre. Part of the stage will also act as an art installation displaying the rich histories of thirty one Asian rivers.
Free admission.
Lexus Cup 2008
28-30 Nov 8am
Singapore Island Country Club, Bukit Course
Get ready for three days of exciting match-play between the very best Asian players against the top players from the rest of the world.
Fri & Sat - S$20
Sun - S$30
Season Pass - S$50
Asia on the Edge - Cinema First
28 Nov – 6 Dec 2008
Various timings
Screening Room, The Arts House
With this fine selection of films and documentaries which have been screened at the Asia Pacific Festival of 1st Films, Asian voices reach out to global audiences. For more information, please visit www.asiaontheedge.com. Purchase tickets at The Arts House Box Office or call Tel: 6332 6919.
Standard - $9 (Except outdoor screening – free)
IWC Schaffhausen presents The Theatre Ball 2008 by SRT – Seven Deadly Sins
29 Nov 7pm
St Regis, Ballroom
Celebrate theatre and enjoy a ravishing feast on this night of luxury and glittering decadence of the dark, the secret and the forbidden. For more info or to purchase tickets, please contact Debbie Foo-Ong at Tel: 6221 5585 or Email: Debbie@srt.com.sg
Standard - $450 per person
Lee Guitars All-Star Concert Singapore 2008
29 Nov 8pm
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Classic hits and life music stories will unfold - Emil Chau, Mayday, Tanya Chua, Zhang Zhen Yue & Jonathan Lee perform “live” together for the first time ever!
Standard - S$168, S$148, S$128, S$108, S$78
Great Eastern International Kids Performing Festival:
Great Expectations Musical Theatre Workshop Conducted by Beatrice Chia
7 Dec Sun-Wed, 10am – 12pm
Esplanade Bay Room
Learn about the elements of musical theatre, the fundamentals in singing, choreography and stage directions from award-winning director, Beatrice Chia.
Standard - S$200 (4 days pass)
Great Eastern International Kids Performing Festival:
JazzKids: Introducing Fluid, Vox Box & All-Stars
8 Dec Mon, 3pm & 8pm
Esplanade Theatre Studio
In this performance of song and dance, JazzKids, winner of four gold medals at this year’s World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood, joins forces with other stellar acts - Fluid, Vox Box and the All-Stars.
Standard - S$30
Sting & Edin Karamazov – Songs from the Labyrinth
8 Dec 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
In support of a special edition of the critically-acclaimed album, Songs from the Labyrinth – a personal tribute to late 16th-century Elizabethan composer, John Dowland – Sting will embark on a tour, joined by esteemed lutenist Edin Karamazov, as well as British a cappella choir Stile Antico.
Standard - S$600, S$400, S$300, S$200, S$100