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5 & 6 Nov 2005
10am to 8pm
7 - 11 Nov 2005
4pm to 8.30pm
Visitors Centre, Level 5
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Looking for some direction in
your life? Then visit the Visitor Centre. Innovative
arts group spell#7 invites you to a hospitality
suite with a difference. Combining interactive
events, performances, installations and public
discussions, Visitor Centre will pamper and
prod, delight and deceive, guide and beguile.
All that we ask in return is whatever you've
got coming out of your mouth: a story, a memory,
a motto, a curse, a shopping list…
Visitor Centre is part of spell#7’s ‘Public
Relations’ project, which stages fun and
challenging encounters between artists and other
members of the public. In this event, artists
and groups will provide a wide
range of activities for visitors to participate
in. Get a massage at the Wordspa; share your
memories with the Library Lexicon; join in a
National Language Class; feed the Artist in
Residence; and watch our Hospitality staff run
that extra mile, just for you. Each evening, a
different group will conduct an
‘Open Closed Door’ session, where you are
invited to sit in on topical discussions
normally held behind closed doors. On the final
day, a presentation will be made on all the
activities that have taken place. Visitor
Centre: it’s all there, waiting for you – all
you have to do is find it.
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| Michael Lee
5 Nov
– 10 Nov 2005,
10am to 8pm
Drama Centre Foyer,
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The installation is the artist’s
attempt to explore the relation between old and
new, through the conceptual framework of ‘the
double’. It takes the old Drama Centre at Fort
Canning Hill and the new Drama Centre at
National Library as comparative sites of
investigation and attempts to discover ‘doubles’
between them.
Michael Lee Hong Hwee is a Singapore-based
artist, writer and curator. He has won awards
for his collaborative videos, including first
prize for the Experimental Category in the
University Film and Video Association Student
Short Film Competition 1997 in Texas, U.S.A.,
and the United Television International Award
for Distinction 1996 in Singapore. His artworks
have been exhibited internationally, such as
Philadelphia, London, Sao Paolo, Hong Kong,
Nagoya, Beijing, Bangkok and Singapore.
Concerned about the relations between desire and
space, Lee is particularly intrigued by how
human aspirations may reflect, inspire and
interact with the architectural environment – an
intrigue he has been exploring through various
media, including drawing, painting, photography,
sculpture, installation, video and text.
Each of us has a double somewhere, sometime.
We love the double, and we hate it – sometimes
simultaneously.
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Nanyang Clay Group
5 – 11 Nov 2005
10am to 6pm
Demonstration and interactive session at 2pm
daily
Function Room 2, Level 3 |
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An exhibition by a
group of potters bonded by a common interest –
the pursuit of giving form to their emotional
being. Watch the demonstrations by the master
potters and try your hand at making your own
pot!
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OBJECTIFS, Centre for Photography and Filmmaking
5 – 11 Nov2005
10am to 6pm
DC Black Box Foyer, Level 5 |
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The
photography showcase introduces the works of
locally-based artists. Featuring works from Aidah Dolrahim, Deanna Ng, Julian Cohen, Quentin
Lee, Chia Yan Wei and Yian Huang, all
photographers from Shooting Home, an annual
photography mentorship programme by Objectifs -
Centre for Photography and Filmmaking. Curated
by local photographer and printmaster, Chris
Yap.
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5 – 11 Nov 2005
10am to 6pm
VIP Lounge & various locations |
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Short films. Small
gems that express the versatility and vibrancy
of the community. A form of expression for many
youths constantly exposed to new Technologies. A
creative outlet. Featuring "The Secret Heaven"
by Sun Koh, "Crocodile Journals" by Yeo Lee Nah
and "Nana & Damien" by Lionel Chok. Curated by
Objectifs - Centre for Photography and
Filmmaking. Note: These short films will be
screened at various TV stations around the
building. The target group is small clusters of
people as one of the characteristic sofas of the
drama centre will be positioned in front of the
set-up.
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5 – 11 Nov 2005, 10am to 6pm
Various locations |
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Meet Roving
Reporter Rahim and his trusty cameraman sidekick
whose mission is to capture participants of the
fun-filled DC Celebrates! on film. Be
entertained by his unusual interview techniques
and comic antics! This is your chance for 30
seconds of fame!
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Action
Theatre
5 Nov 2005, 3pm & 5pm
6 Nov 2005, 1pm & 3pm
DC Black Box |
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A brand new
production by ACTION Theatre of an award-winning
play by celebrated playwright Desmond Sim.
Produced by Ekachai Uekrongtham, Drunken Prawns
is a fresh succulent theatrical dish for the
whole family! Come for a heart-warming and
hilarious treat that will make you laugh, cry
and remember the precious experiences of growing
up in an Asian family. This new production
features an extended version of the script
spiced up by the delicious interactive elements
where you will get to be a parts of the play's
action! The performance will be immediately
followed by a lively post-show discussion led by
the playwright, the director and the cast.
Starring Henry Heng, Chermaine Ang and Samantha
Foo.
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ACT 3
Theatrics
5 & 6 Nov 2005,
2pm, 4pm & 6pm
The Plaza |
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ACT 3 Theatrics transforms this colourful
Japanese folktale into a dramatic storytelling
that incorporates mime and masks. Watch how the
masks give life to demure humans, grumpy Ogres,
and Beings in-between, with a storyteller who
illuminates the tale with nine character voices.
Audience members will also be invited to try on
masks and assume roles after the exciting show!
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Young People Performing Arts Ensemble
5 Nov (Performance and
workshop)
4pm
Function room 3
6 Nov 2005
12.30pm
The Plaza
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Come experience crosstalk, the traditional
Chinese art of comic dialogue. Be entertained by
rapidfire repartees and jokes brought to you by
YPPAE.
For enthusiastic, there is even a Chinese tongue
twister workshop! So don’t miss out on the
action!
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Cake
Theatrical Productions
7 Nov 2005
12noon, 2.30pm
Function room 3
8 November 2005,
11am
Function Room 3 |
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A highly entertaining and thought-provoking
Forum Theatre performance, Parent Trap! is about
a feisty teenager who makes a demand that
requires her cash-strapped mother to dig deep
into her savings, resulting in an explosive
outburst and a great deal of unhappiness! Will
the teenager get what she wants? Will the parent
manage to impart to her a valuable lesson about
the value of money? Audience members are invited
to step into the role of the Mother who tries to
negotiate with the terribly upset Teenager.
Don’t miss Parent Trap! A highly interactive
performance, certain to entertain and educate!
Written & directed by Natalie Hennedige.
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Arts
Theatre of Singapore
8 Nov 2005
5 pm
Drama Centre Foyer
9 Nov 2005,
2pm, 5pm
Drama Centre Foyer |
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Come join the actors of Arts Theatre as they
entertain you with a musical play with lots of
humour thrown in!
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The
Finger Players
9 & 10 Nov (Performance and
post-show interactive session)
11.30am, 12.30pm
Function room 3 |
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Watch how puppeteers turn lifeless objects
into living and colourful creatures and humans!
Be enthralled by the “belly” dancer who will
twist and turn and work the audience into a
hip-twisting frenzy and the “child” star that
serenades with a pop song. These puppets will
tickle your funny bones!
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Dramabox
11 Nov
7.30pm
DC Black Box
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Since the success of News Theatre in 2001, Li
Xie, Drama Box’s Associate Artist has once again
turned the spotlight on news and created a
mockumentary – News Busters! Debuting last New
Years Eve, this performance has since gained
popularity. Watch Italian impromptu street
theatre meets family soap opera! Chew on its
wicked doses of satirical humors as we relive
the recent headline news.
Created by Li Xie with collaborators Tay Kong
Hui, Koh Hui Ling and Evelyn Chia!
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The
Theatre Practice
11 November 2005
8pm
Drama Centre Theatre
www.laojiuthemusical.com |
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郭宝崑经典之作，化身崭新音乐剧，重现舞台魅力
Kuo Pao Kun’s classic play, now a groundbreaking
musical
他——是家中唯一的儿子，上有八名姐姐，天生与众不同。
排行第九的他就叫老九。他的父亲曾是私会党员，深以老九为傲，并视他为最大的欣慰。老九与生俱来的聪颖，曾被预言将取得莫大的成就。果然，长大后的老九凭着非凡的能力，有机会问鼎一项极具声望的奖学金。但就在即将迈向光辉前途的重要关头，老九他犹豫了。原来老九想向父亲的好友陈师傅拜师，学习濒临失传的传统木偶表演艺术，因为他发现自己已对这门艺术，产生难以磨灭的情感、无法自拔。游走于现实与理想、现代与传统之间，究竟老九该作何抉择？最终，老九是否能掌控自己的命运、找到心中的乐土？
郭宝崑的经典剧作《老九》，将以音乐剧的全新姿态重现舞台。改编后的音乐剧，会以乐曲与吟唱形式呈现这出动人的篇章，触动你的心弦。这项演出汇集了新加坡与跨越三大洲的最杰出表演艺术工作者，融合了舞蹈与木偶设计的盛大场面，势必让您耳目一新、震撼其中。
After eight daughters, a son is finally born –
and no ordinary son is he.
Lao Jiu, the ninth-born, is the pride and joy of
his father, an ex-gangster. It was foretold that
this brilliant young man will achieve great
success in life. Now on the brink of winning a
prestigious scholarship that will ensure a
glorious career, Lao Jiu finds himself more
fascinated by the dying art of puppetry and
yearns to be a student of Shifu, his father’s
closest friend. Torn between reality and dreams,
modernity and tradition, he is determined to
find his destiny.
Kuo Pao Kun’s classic play is brought back to
the stage in a groundbreaking musical
adaptation. This endearing story is now set to
music and lyrics that will touch your heart in
an unforgettable way. Featuring spectacular
choreography and puppetry, the production brings
together some of the best talents in Singapore
and international artists from across three
continents. Lao Jiu: The Musical will speak to
you like no other.
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Singapore Bhangra Troupe
5 Nov 2005
1pm & 3pm
Function room 3 |
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Move your feet to the drums as the lithe
gyrating forms of the Bhangra dancers sway to
the rhythmic beats. You’ll thoroughly enjoy
this energetic bhangra dance performance!
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Odyssey
Dance Theatre
6 & 7 Nov 2005
1pm & 2pm
Drama Centre Foyer |
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Instinct - -a natural feeling or knowledge,
which living things seem to have without
thinking and without being taught. With
creature-like movement, the dancers illustrates
and reveals the human instinct and desire, while
exploring the dual personalities of humans.
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Frontier Danceland 10 Nov
2005
3pm, 4pm & 5pm
Function room 3
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A vivid depiction of the slow impending
destruction of our environment, this moving
performance expresses the inherent message that
we must save that which exists, become it too
becomes extinct. Existence or extinction - it is
our choice..."
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Moving
Arts
9, 10 & 11 Nov 2005
11.15am, 12.45am & 2.15pm
DC Black Box |
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A colourful fun-filled dance work developed
and inspired by the paintings of American artist
Keith Haring. Active participation is encouraged
as audience members are taken through a series
of activities during the performance that will
enhance their viewing experience.
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Sri
Warisan
11Nov 2005 (Performance and post-show
interactive session)
4.30pm
Function Room 1 |
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This dance performance focuses on the
richness of Malay dance with the use of silat
movements. Silat is a traditional martial arts
that was used to defend oneself and not to
attack. Accompanied by the gurindam, beautiful
rhythmic verses and drums, martial arts movement
is transformed into dance work.
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LaoLangs
5 nov
2pm Drama Centre Foyer
5pm The Plaza |
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The LaoLangs were formed specially for the Budak
Look and Sound-A-Like contest 2 years ago and it
has been performing actively since then. It was
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recently featured at the local AcappellaFest
concert at the Kallang theatre. Made up of a
bunch of good friends, theirs is an eclectic
selection of folk pop acappella and more!
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6 Nov, 5pm
The Plaza |
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Friendship and the passion for a cappella music
is what this group thrives on. Formerly from the
NUS a cappella club they formed called
Resonance, these 5 friends have moved on to
develop a truly soulful groove as an ensemble.
Watch out for their Bee Gees hits and more!
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11 Nov
2pm & 5pm DC Black Box Foyer
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This bubbly group of teenagers come from Temasek
Secondary School and are headed by their
teacher, Mr Jared Oh. Bounded by their passion
for music and built on the bonds of friendship,
these talented and enthusiastic teens will bring
you popular hits with a dash of their own style
and to top it off, they are accompanied by
Singapore's Champion Beat Boxer 2005!
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5 Nov 2005
4.15pm & 5.45pm
Drama Centre Foyer |
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Since its formation in 2000, the Philharmonic
Winds has endeavoured to present only
meaningful, meticulously prepared concerts;
scarce in quantity and unusual in content. In
July 2005, the Philharmonic Winds was awarded a
Gold with Distinction at the 15th World Music
Contest, held every four years in Kerkrade, the
Netherlands. A musical experience not to be
missed!
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6 Nov 2005
4pm & 5.15pm
Drama Centre Foyer |
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The local classical guitar event of the year
where the “Who’s Who” of the classical guitarist
in Singapore will meet. A first-of-its-kind
collaborative event and a smorgasbord of guitar
music. Catch well-known classical Guitarist Mr.
Ernest Kwok in action! Introduction by Cultural
Medallion winner Mr. Alex Abisheganaden, Music
Director of the SGN 2005.
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Gamelan
Asmaradana
6 Nov 2005
12noon, 2.30pm
Function Room 3 |
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Unfamiliar with gamelan music? Let Gamelan
Asmaradana take you on a musical journey
featuring a mix of classical, folk and
contemporary gamelan pieces. Don’t miss exciting
modern gamelan pieces such as Ladrang Kampung
and folksongs like Dayung Sampan, Lenggang
Kangkong and Bengawan Solo where Chinese musical
instruments like the guzheng and chinese flute
will perform with the gamelan.
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Gamelan
Asmaradana
7 & 8 Nov 2005
1.30pm (Gamelan in Wayang Kulit)
3.30pm (Music for classical Javanese court
dance)
DC Black Box |
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The enrichment workshops aims to give
participants a hands-on experience of learning
and playing the gamelan as well as give an
introduction to the world of gamelan music.
Beginning with a short demonstration by the
musician, participants will then be introduced
to the different instruments of the gamelan, and
how they are played.
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For enquiries, please contact us at (+65)
6837 8411 |
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