Family Secrets – A Date With Friends 2017 by The Necessary Stage, 10-12 Mar, Esplanade Theatre Studio
The Necessary Stage’s Theatre for Seniors presents Family Secrets, a double bill of well-loved plays by Cultural Medallion winner Haresh Sharma, about two families encountering change through illness afflicting their senior members, and how they rise above the challenge to grow stronger and closer than ever. More information.
Can’t Help Falling in Love by Song-Ming Ang, 11 Mar, 8pm, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art
As an artist whose practice focuses on the everyday and popular culture, Song-Ming Ang’s lecture performance, presented for the first time in Singapore, explores the seductive qualities of music. From cover versions to guilty pleasures and propaganda pop, Ang provides keen observations and cheeky confessions on how we succumb to the artifice of music, film and art. More information.
Fuse(d) by NUS Dance Synergy, 10 Mar, 8pm, NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre
Part of NUS Arts Festival, choreographers Albert Tiong, Yarra Ileto, and Zhuo Zihao join NUS Dance Synergy to reflect on what it means to be a strong collective of dancers. Through original contemporary dance works, Fuse(d) explores the dynamic human relationships built on trust and respect that synergise and unite a dance company to make memories and create the future together. More information.
The Fearful King by Paper Monkey Theatre, 8-10 Mar, various timings, Siglap South Community Club
The Fearful King is performed with newly developed puppets based on the traditional ‘Wayang’ puppetry. Inspired by the friendship of an Indonesian Sultan and a Portuguese Explorer in the 16th Century, this show speaks of overcoming cultural differences and triumphing over discrimination and prejudice. When a hero drove away an evil king, he was crowned as the new king, and a feast was prepared. But when the new king ate the food, he was struck with a terrible curse. In his anger, the new king punished the villagers severely. The villagers became afraid of their new king, and the new king grew fearful of the villagers as well. Soon after, the old evil king is sighted on the seas, returning with an army. More information.
Airplay: Pleasantry, 11 Mar, 6pm, library@esplanade
With their highly acclaimed brand of bliss-pop, local outfit Pleasantry has performed at The Gathering 2015, alongside renowned international acts including Belle and Sebastian, Caribou and Temples. Their focus on personal and meaningful songwriting features lush instrumentation and intricate layering of melody and harmony in their music. This programme is part of the National Library Board’s PRESSPLAY, an annual youth festival, currently in its fourth year, aiming to celebrate the impact of arts in young people’s lives. More information.
Flipped! by Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity, 11-12 Mar, 2pm and 8pm
A workshop production of seven ten-minute plays by students of Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity. More information.
Music from the Islands by the Pan Cats, 10 Mar, 12:15 and 1:15, The Metropolis
The Pan Cats bring together the irresistible rhythms of calypso with reggae and Latin jazz music, featuring beats from a unique steel pan originated from Trinidad and Tobago. This music performance accompanied by the guitar, bass and cajon. More information.
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