Singapore may not be an arts hub of any kind, but there are performances and shows happening all the time. I enjoy bringing my kids for performances because they like it, and I think it’s a good way to cultivate their artistic talents - Music and dance are their favorites. This school holidays, I’ve rounded up my Top 5 picks for performances that you can enjoy with your whole family. Perhaps there is something that might interest you!
1. The Ant and the Grasshopper
This I Theatre production is a 50-minute musical suitable for the whole family. Based on the famous Aesops Fable, this is a fast-paced and interactive musical with colourful characters, puppets and catchy tunes specially created for the younger audience. The play will explore key themes of friendship, rewards for hard work, how to use your time wisely, balancing the arts, leisure and work, how to work smart, generosity and judging others.
Venue:
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
Showtime
8 March (Sat) 4:30pm, 15 March (Sat) 4:30pm
Ticket Pricing (exclude booking fee):
$32, $30
2. Hansel & Gretel – An Eco Adventure
This is Glowsticks’ first musical for children aged between 3 to 8 years old. The show promises to give the family an educational and fun-filled time complete with catchy songs, witty dialogue, beautiful set design and animated puppets. The musical takes the audience through the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, as they befriend the creatures of the forest and set out on their mission to save the flora and fauna from the evil witch. Through the musical, the kids will learn that they must care for the plants and animals in our environment.
Venue:
Aliwal Arts Centre MPH
Showtime
Sat, 1 - Sat, 22 Mar 2014 Sat: 11am & 2pm
Mon & Wed: 2pm
Tue: 10am
Ticket Pricing (exclude booking fee):
Standard $19
3. Lightseeker
This blockbuster musical at RWS is worth checking out – The dazzling lights, stunning acrobatic moves and catchy songs make this a highly entertaining performance suitable for the whole family. If you are a fan of local talent, Dick Lee, you wouldn’t want to miss this musical as he composed all the songs in this production! There is a positive message that comes out of this musical as well – Within everyone, there is a light and hope that shines forth, and darkness can never triumph light.
I did a full-length review of the production here, if you would like to know more about what the show can offer.
Venue:
Resorts World Theatre
Showtime:
Sun, 2 - Sun, 23 Mar 2014
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 8pm
Sat & Sun: 3pm & 8pm
Ticket Pricing (exclude booking fee):
Premium: S$148
Standard: S$98, S$88, S$78
Restricted View: S$48
4. Disney On Ice Treasure Trove
Ever since we caught our first Disney On Ice performance last year, the kids have been bugging me to bring them to this year’s show. The craze was further fuelled by the recent craze with ‘Frozen’ movie. Even though this year’s show will not feature Frozen, it’s enough to get the kids all excited just thinking about the ice.
Venue:
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Showtime:
19 March 2014 (Wednesday) 7.30pm
20 March, 2014 (Thursday) 3.30pm, 7.30pm
21 March 2014 (Friday) 3.30pm, 7.30pm
22 March 2014 (Saturday) 11.30am, 3.30pm, 7.30pm
23 March 2014 (Sunday) 11.30am, 3.30pm, 7.30pm
Ticket Pricing (exclude booking fee):
Floor Seats: S$110
VIP: S$95
Cat 1: S$60
Cat 2: S$40
Cat 3: S$20
5. Rapunzel (Tickets Giveaway!)
“Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair..”
This is a familiar story to many of us, and definitely one that excites my kids! In this musical fairy tale by SRT’s The Little Company, your family can join Rapunzel as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery along with her friends – Think Rapunzel with her long hair, a woeful witch and a prince on pyjamas riding on a crazy camel!
On top of that, the kids will take away from the performance, values about parent-child relationship, friendship and love. Rapunzel looks set to be a wonderful performance packed with great music, drama and arts, and my girls and I can’t wait to catch the performance during this March school holidays. Hope to see you there too! :)
Venue:
DBS Arts Centre
Showtime:
Fri, 14 Mar - Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Mon - Fri: 10am, 2pm*
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am, 2pm
Ticket Pricing (exclude booking fee):
Weekdays (Mon - Fri)
Standard: S$25, S$22
Family Package of 4: S$85 for Cat 1 tickets
Family Package of 4 (with TLC CD Vol.2): S$97 for Cat 1 tickets
Weekends (Sat, Sun & PH)
Standard: S$35, S$32
Family Package of 4: S$119 for Cat 1 tickets
Family Package of 4 (with TLC CD Vol.2): S$131 for Cat 1 tickets
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GIVEAWAY!
Thanks to the kind folks at SRT’s The Little Company, I have 4 tickets to give away to one reader, to catch the Rapunzel musical on 15 March, 2pm. All you need to participate in the giveaway is to complete the following steps:
1. Like The J Babies facebook page, if you have not done so.
2. Like this blog post and share it on your facebook wall with this, “I’d like to win tickets to Rapunzel Musical!”. Please tag The J Babies or Klessis Lee so that I may track your participation.
Closing date: Wed, 12 Mar. (Winner will be notified on the next day)
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