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Sweet Charity is a smash hit, Tony Award winning Broadway musical with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon. Set in the 1960’s, Sweet Charity follows the misadventure of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart to the wrong man. Through song, dance and humour we find Charity most endearing, as she remains forever hopeful in pursuit of her dreams.
Featuring favourite hits such as Big Spender, The Rhythm of Life and If My Friends Could See Me Now, Sweet Charity is the most famous of the Broadway musicals staged by LASALLE College of the Arts.
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| Colonial Interlude By NUS Indian Instrumental Ensemble |
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When the British colonized India 200 years ago, Muthuswamy Dikshitar – one of South India’s foremost classical music composers wrote Sanskrit lyrics to colonial tunes which included the British national anthem, marches, waltzes, polkas, Celtic jigs and reels. It was his compositions that brought about a new genre of music known as Nottuswara Saahitya. Let this musical and visual journey, scripted and directed by Prof Kanniks Kannikeswaran (USA) take you through milestones in Dikshitar’s life that led to the unfoldment of his kritis and Nottuswara Sahityas. Explore a unique style of music that beautifully embodies the cultural interaction between the East and the West during the time period of the British East India Company.
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| Long Ago and Far Away - Tales of Two Woodcutters | |||||||||||||||||||
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Fans of Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers will delight in reacquainting themselves with scenes from their childhood memories. A tribute to centuries-old printmaking techniques, Long Ago and Far Away showcases a set of contemporary woodcuts and unique prints by two talented Indonesian artists, Daniel “Timbul” Cahya Krisna and Francisco Panca. Though widely practiced in the past, the number of woodcut print artists has dwindled in number. The sheer physical labor and longer process contribute to the decrease. In an attempt to re-examine the artistic value of print works, this exhibition features 8 pairs of original woodcuts and their corresponding mirror image prints. Executed manually in carved wood, the carved images are transferred to canvases, which are then painted over, resulting in unique pieces. Refraining from agressive subject elements, both artists who graduated from ISI Yogyakarta are known to incorporate fairy tale and comic characters in their works. The characters symbolize real life personas. Subtly, these elements are used to comment on various contemporary Indonesian social and political issues; and the hidden danger that lurks beneath these innocent looking figures. While Francisco’s works make fun of the uncomfortably comfortable state experienced by urban dwellers, candid and unpretentious Daniel chooses to inspire art lovers of all ages with hope, and to draw upon their childhood dreams for a better tomorrow.
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| The Musical “Shine – Dare to Dream” | ||||||||||||||||||
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In conjunction with our 65th anniversary, Xinmin presents “ SHINE – Dare to Dream”, an original screenplay written by award-winning local playwright, Ms Jean Tay. This musical chronicles the development of Xinmin from its humble beginnings in the 1940s to present times against the backdrop of Singapore history. The cast members are Xinmin’s very own students! These students have spent long hours of rehearsals way back in Nov 2009.
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| Giselle | ||||||||||||||||
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Giselle, a tale of innocence, betrayal and true love, is one hauntingly beautiful ballet set to choreography by Jean Coralli & Jules Perrot. Staged by the Company’s Artistic Director and music by Adophe Adam, this ballet is emotionally challenging as the story moves between the human and supernatural worlds. The story begins with the nobleman, Albrecht falling in love with the beautiful peasant girl Giselle, despite being betrothed to the Duke’s daughter. When Giselle discovers his deceit, she becomes distraught and dies of a broken heart, turning into a Wilis. But as Albrecht repents and visits her moonlit grave, she forgives and protects him from the deathly touch of the rest of the Wilis. The passion of the tale, combined with the beautiful choreography and touching scores, made this ballet an unforgettable classics not to be missed!
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| Jimmy McKissic 70th Birthday Tribute Concert | ||||||||||||||||
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In celebration of his 70th birthday, Jimmy McKissic, veteran virtuoso performer and Resident Pianist at Raffles Hotel, will be presenting his very first piano recital in Singapore on Tuesday, 16 March 2010, at the Victorian-styled theatre playhouse Jubilee Hall. Mr McKissic has personally chosen his favourite repertoire by Robert Schumann, one of the most famous Romantic composers of the 19th century, to enthrall the audiences with his supremacy on the ivories and a voice that reverberates with mesmerisng expressiveness and emotion. Blessed with a natural gift for music that transcends age and culture, this charismatic French Riviera pianist, who has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, has also been featured as a regular performing artiste at Raffles Hotel’s Annual Wine, Food and Arts Experience. Delight in a cocktail reception after the concert for an up close and personal session with Jimmy McKissic. For more information about the concert, please contact Jubilee Hall at 6412 1340 or email jubileehall.raffleshotel@raffles.com.
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| UN SECRET (M18 - scenes of intimacy and nudity) |
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On his fifteenth birthday a family friend tells François (Quentin Dubuis) a
shattering truth - tying his family's past to the Holocaust - that may enable
him to develop his own sense of self. Until then, the secret had lain silent,
known only to a few, including his mother Tania (Cécile de France), his father
Maxime (Patrick Bruel) and lifelong family friend Louise (Julie Depardieu). The
backdrop of the war and the Nazi pursuit of Jews provide the story's setting,
but it's as much about human nature as about the Nazi menace. The moral
questions and 'what would I do' factor make the film involving and even a little
disturbing. The movie was nominated for 11 César Awards in 2008.
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