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SUMMARY:Desert Blooms – The Dawn of Queer Singaporean Theatre
DESCRIPTION:SYNOPSIS\nAfter a riveting first staging in 2019\, Desert Blooms – The Dawn of Queer Singaporean Theatre  by Ng Yi-Sheng makes a triumphant return with a restaging at the Wild Rice Theatre in Funan for one show only. Restaged in conjunction with Centre 42’s 10th Anniversary\, Desert Blooms is a lecture-performance that recounts the history of queer and queer-allied voices in Singapore theatre during the tumultuous decade of 1985-1995\, showcasing the works of playwrights such as Eleanor Wong\, Russell Heng and many more. \nTraverse through many firsts portrayed on stage – the first portrayals of a transgender woman’s struggles in “Lest the Demons Get to Me”\, the first lesbian protagonist in “Mergers and Accusations” – all of which opened new conversations for queer characters to enter society’s consciousness. \n\n\n\n\n“Queerness first dared to speak its name publicly on stage\, and the newspapers—some begrudgingly\, some opportunistically—followed suit.” \n– Alfian Sa’at\, Review of the 2019 staging. \n\n\n\n\nFeaturing the talents of Yap Yi Kai\, Medli Dorothea Loo\, Izzul Irfan and Coco Wang Ling\, with renowned theatremaker Tan Shou Chen returning to direct\, Desert Blooms is a fascinating and well-researched look at how queer voices bloomed in an era once known as a “cultural desert”. Look back on Singapore’s storied past where arts\, politics and society were undergoing a profound transformation\, and how it shapes tomorrow’s narratives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVING YOUR SEAT\n\n\n\n\nDesert Blooms is being staged as part of Centre 42’s fundraising efforts in conjunction with our 10th anniversary. Donate today and become a Champion of C42\, where you will receive invites according to your corresponding tier as illustrated in the picture below. Register via the form here to make your donation and secure your invites! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut that’s not all! Becoming a Champion of C42 also comes with a multitude of other perks\, such as Tax Deductions and special acknowledgements on our website! Above all\, your donation will help Centre 42 to continue our decade long legacy of resisting cultural amnesia\, nurturing the next generation of theatre-makers and investing in local storytelling. Learn more here!
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LOCATION:The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ WILD RICE Funan\, 107 North Bridge Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179105\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Theatre (Events)
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SUMMARY:Pinocchio
DESCRIPTION:In this cheekily on-the-nose musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale\, Wild Rice brings one of the world’s most beloved characters to the Singapore stage. Meet Pinocchio\, a wooden puppet crafted with loving care by Geppetto – a kind\, humble carpenter who has always dreamt of becoming a father. \nWith a wish and a touch of fairy magic\, Pinocchio springs to life… but there are some strings attached! To become a real boy\, Pinocchio must first prove himself to be brave\, kind and true. It’s a challenge the little puppet is determined to overcome – until he is led astray by a pair of wily con artists\, and swept up in a madcap misadventure that takes him from the tempting promise of the circus to the deepest depths of the fathomless sea. \nDirected by Pam Oei\, Pinocchio is a brand-new\, original musical written by Thomas Lim\, with lyrics by Joel Tan and music by Julian Wong. Our fabulous cast includes Mae Elliessa as Pinocchio\, Ebi Shankara as Geppetto and Siti Khalijah Zainal as G-Hopper\, as well as the adorable First Stage Kids – making a welcome return to the stage after three long years! \nA hilarious and heartwarming celebration of family\, friendship and the importance of being true to yourself\, Pinocchio is the perfect holiday treat for you and your loved ones. Wood we lie to you? 🤥 \nStarring Mae Elliessa\, Ebi Shankara\, Siti Khalijah Zainal\, Dwayne Lau\, Michelle Ler\, Vester Ng\nDuration: Approximately 2 hours (with intermission)\nIMDA Rating: TBA
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/pinocchio/
LOCATION:The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ WILD RICE Funan\, 107 North Bridge Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179105\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Music (Events),Theatre (Events)
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SUMMARY:MAKE HANTUS GREAT AGAIN
DESCRIPTION:Make Hantus Great Again is a satirical\, supernatural\, and political comedy. It follows the General Elections of the Convention of Metaphysical Entities (COME)\, the national administrative body (and support group) for Singapore’s population of hantus (ghosts)\, pontianaks\, vampires\, jiang shis\, and other supernatural beings. Each race sends forth a candidate\, each with their own crazed agenda. Will the vampires bring an orgy of anarchy? Will the jinn impose their own brand of magical dictatorship? Or will the ghosts… make hantus great again? That’s for the audience to decide as their vote will determine the result of the most important elections of their lives… and afterlives. \nMake Hantus Great Again marks the theatrical debut of best-selling author\, Suffian Hakim (of Harris Bin Potter and the Stoned Philosopher fame). Directed by Rizman Putra\, Make Hantus Great Again stars Hafidz Rahman\, Munah Bagharib\, Azizul ‘Izzy’ Mahathir\, Farah Lola\, Jamil Schulze\, Neo Hai Bin\, and Norisham Osman.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/make-hantus-great-again/
LOCATION:The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ WILD RICE Funan\, 107 North Bridge Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179105\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:Pulau Ujong / Island at the End
DESCRIPTION:Pulau Ujong\, or “Island at the End”\, is one of the oldest recorded names for Singapore. But what was it like at the beginning\, before humans started transforming the landscape? What lifeforms once filled its rainforests and rivers\, and which ones are now extinct? With temperatures soaring twice as fast as the rest of the world\, what will this island’s future look like? \nWritten with heartfelt insight by award-winning playwright Alfian Sa’at\, Pulau Ujong is a riveting piece of documentary theatre featuring interviews with climate scientists\, botanists\, zoologists\, environmental historians and activists. Their words\, wishes and worries for the world take centre stage alongside the more-than-human voices we all need to hear – from zoo mascot Ah Meng to Singapore’s last tiger. \nBrought to thrilling\, kaleidoscopic heights by director Edith Podesta and a brilliant ensemble cast\, Pulau Ujong is both an elegy and a cry of hope. At a time when we can no longer afford to turn a blind eye to climate change as it ravages the entire planet\, Pulau Ujong invites audiences to re-acquaint themselves with the miracles and mysteries of the natural world. \nStarring Al-Matin Yatim\, Ryan Ang\, Koh Wan Ching\, Krish Natarajan\, Siti Khalijah Zainal\nDuration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (with no interval)\nIMDA Rating: TBA
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/pulau-ujong-island-at-the-end/
LOCATION:The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ WILD RICE Funan\, 107 North Bridge Road\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179105\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:Animal Farm
DESCRIPTION:“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.“ \nSomething is going on at Manor Farm. The animals have overthrown Farmer Jones and\, with the pigs as their leaders\, have created a new state for themselves called Animal Farm. \nVowing to eliminate the terrible inequities in the system\, the pigs write a set of commandments as a guide for animal life. However\, cunning propaganda hides their true agenda\, as the ideals of the revolution are gradually subverted. \nAnimal Farm\, George Orwell’s most celebrated novel\, is a timely reminder that absolute power corrupts and that totalitarian regimes inevitably betray the trust of ordinary citizens. \nCombining physical theatre\, live and original music\, and innovative design\, Wild Rice’s 20th-anniversary production of Animal Farm is more than just a tale of barnyard betrayal. Vital\, sexy and wickedly funny\, it invigorates a world classic with humour\, integrity and clarity – proving that Orwell’s dark fairy tale is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago. \nProduction History\nWild Rice’s groundbreaking production of Animal Farm first opened to rave reviews at Singapore’s Jubilee Hall in 2002\, garnering three DBS Life! Theatre Awards for Best Director\, Best Ensemble Acting and Best Music. \nSome of the finest actors in Singapore and the region have gotten down on all fours to breathe life into Animal Farm’s menagerie of characters\, including Abdul Gani Karim\, Lim Kay Siu\, Lim Yu-Beng\, Pam Oei\, Tan Kheng Hua\, Selena Tan\, Yeo Yann Yann and more. \nAnimal Farm has since proudly flown Singapore’s flag overseas\, playing to rapturous full houses and standing ovations in New Zealand (2004)\, Hong Kong (2010) and Australia (2011). \nThis 20th Anniversary production marks the first time Wild Rice has staged Animal Farm in over a decade\, and features a brand-new ensemble cast of the country’s most promising young actors. \nStarring Erwin Shah Ismail\, Tia Andrea Guttensohn\, Dwayne Lau\, Audrey Luo\, Vester Ng\, Suhaili Safari\nDuration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (with no interval)\nIMDA Rating: TBA
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/animal-farm/
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