Review: Ace Festival 2014 - Puss in Boots

ACE! Festival 2014 - Long Ago and Far Away

21 May-8 June 2014

Drama Centre Theatre and Black Box, 
National Library Building

Suitable for 2 to 18 years and families

Review: Puss in Boots

Based on a traditional folk tale, Puss in Boots was an overall good show! A four year old and a todd in tow, we went to see the musical act of this amazing story of a boy and his clever talking cat in boots. How an intelligent cat uses trickery to fool the King and how she transforms her master from a poor boy to a "Marquis of Carabas" to a wealthy young man marrying the princess, the moral of the story revolved around deceptive appearances and that one should look beyond the surface, not to be fooled by others. Who will win the hand of the princess? Who will get eaten? Who will get rescued? The story involved evil ogres, a king and a princess apart from a cat and her master.

Photo Credits: iTheatre (http://www.itheatre.org)

It was interactive! It was musical! It was fun! It was also an overall learning experience for the kids. We really liked the way they engaged audience and used flash cards to make kids learn - repeat a phrase "Marquis of Carabas" during the show.

The real sounds in the background such as when a boy jumps in the water, dialogues echoing like an interesting storytelling, props closed to perfect and characters dressed up in wonderful costumes made the overall show feel like real.

After the show, we also got a chance to have a meet & greet with the cast of the show as well discounts upon registering for the other shows at ACE Festival 2014.

Verdict: If you like the storyline and if you think your kids will like the characters, please do go for this show!

Please read information below for your reference!

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Spot the Difference 

21 to 31 May 2014

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A season of world-class local and international productions, interactive and exciting workshops, as well as fun non-ticketed programmes for the whole family!

Catch stories such as Puss in Boots, Spot the Difference, Dotty the Dragon, Starbird and Under the Dragon Moon, and take part in interactive workshops and other exciting activities.

Puss in Boots 

22 to 31 May 2014

Drama Centre Theatre

Recommended for: 3 to 14 years of age and families

A rather intelligent cat.

A rather foolish youngest son.

A pair of magical boots.

An Ogre, a King and a Princess.

All the ingredients you need for a fun-filled fairytale musical for the whole family!

A fast-paced musical full of trickery, quick thinking and courage in the face of Foolish Fashionistas, Random Royalty and Evil Ogres.

Who will win the hand of the Princess?

Who will get eaten?

Who will get rescued?

And most importantly, who will win the Best Dressed Cat competition?

Spot the Difference 

21 to 31 May 2014

Drama Centre Black Box Theatre

Recommended for: 2.5 to 8 years of age 

Maybe it’s simple and maybe it’s not.

It all depends on the shapes that we’ve got.

Whether it’s curly or whether it’s not.

It’s tied our three friends in a terrible knot!

Starbird 

3 to 8 June 2014

Drama Centre Black Box Theatre

Recommended for: 3 to 10 years of age and families

The Starbird is a most beautiful bird with sparkling wings that can touch the sky. And when the sun begins to set, she will fly way up high, and magically light up the stars that sing, giggle and glow. 

Under the Dragon Moon 

30 May to 1 June 2014

Drama Centre Black Box Theatre

Recommended for: 5 to 18 years of age and families

Under the Dragon Moon is a marvellous and mischievous collection of Asian Folk Tales playfully presented with energetic physical theatre, masks and puppetry. With fun, colour and music, this is theatre that will enthral and entertain both young and old alike, with lively action and beautifully crafted stories.

Dotty the Dragon 

3 June to 8 June 2014

Drama Centre Theatre

Recommended for: 3 to 12 years of age and families

Dotty is a baby fire dragon. She lives at the top of a mountain with her grumpy dad, Mr Dragon. In the village below, everyone fears for their lives, for dragons eat children! Or so they believe. But, Dotty would never eat children! Not ever…

Workshops

1. Story Telling (Sheila Wee, Storywise)
2. Writing My First Story Book (ACT 3 Theatrics)
3. Parent-Children Bonding Workshop (Artistic Expressions)
4. The 4 o’clock Club! (Artistic Expressions)
5. Craft through Drama
6. Ceramic and Clay Workshop (Goodman Ceramics Studio)
7. Fun Craft (JayJayJolly)
8. Fringe Events (Free, Non-Ticketed)

Workshop spaces are limited, please contact I Theatre at 6341 5960 for advance booking to avoid disappointment.  

Tickets from: SISTIC W:www.sistic.com.sg, T: +65 6348 5555 and Authorised Agents Island-wide.

More information from:

I Theatre Ltd.

Drama Centre Theatre and Black Box

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

Singapore 188064

T: +65 6341 5960  

E: team@itheatre.org  

W: www.itheatre.org

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Hansel & Gretel: An Eco Adventure July 2014, Singapore

Hansel & Gretel: An Eco Adventure

12th July to 2nd August 2014

10am, 1130am and 2pm on weekdays

10am, 2pm and 430pm on weekends

Multi-Purpose Hall, Aliwal Arts Centre

28 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199918

For 3 - 8 years old

Synopsis

This July, Hansel & Gretel: An Eco Adventure promises to give the family an educational and fun-filled time complete with catchy songs, witty dialogue, beautiful set design and animated puppets.

Inspired by Hansel and Gretel, the well-known fairy tale written by the Brothers Grimm, Hansel & Gretel: An Eco Adventure is an exciting new original take on the adventures of the intrepid siblings on a typical day out looking for food. Along the way, Hansel and Gretel begin to realise that things are amiss as it becomes apparent that a strange force has upset nature!

As they befriend the creatures of the forest and set out to unravel the mystery, they are led to the Witch, who has disturbed the balance of nature in the forest with her actions. Now it is up to Hansel and Gretel to save the flora and fauna before it is too late!

Through the musical, the children learn that we must care for the plants and animals in our environment, and that our actions have an impact on the ecosystem. They discover with Hansel and Gretel that everything in nature is connected and preserving the balance in nature is important.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY WINNERS!!!!

Congratulations to the lucky winners of 2 pairs of tickets for the Hensel & Gretel show on Saturday, 11th July (11am) at Aliwal Arts Centre.

1. Ezwana BInte Rahim (senorita1907@gmail.com)

2. Robert Sim (robert_sim@yahoo.com)

Winners are advised to collect their winning tickets from 28 Aliwal Street, Aliwal Arts Centre, Singapore 199918 at least 30 minutes (10:30am - 11:00am) before the show on 11th July 2014 (11am).

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Terms & Conditions:

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2. Only 2 pairs of tickets will be given away for the Hensel & Gretel show on Saturday, 11th July (11am) at Aliwal Arts Centre.
3. Winners will be selected randomly and notified via Super Mommies & Daddies Blog Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/SuperMommiesDaddiesBlog and email.
4. Send your entries before 15th June 2014.
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For tickets and more information:

T: +65 6348 5555 

W: www.sistic.com.sg 

Courtesy: Glowsticks Pte. Ltd.
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SINGAPORE’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2014

SINGAPORE’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2014

8 to 15 June 2014

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Singapore’s inaugural Sustainable Seafood Festival is making waves with enthusiastic participation from businesses across the island, spanning over 30 establishments running exclusive “Pick The Right Catch” promotions during this week-long campaign. 

The Festival, launched in tandem with World Oceans Day (8 June), and organised in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), hopes to create a new movement for responsible consumption of seafood by empowering suppliers, retailers, restaurants and consumers to ‘pick the right catch’. This means selecting seafood products that have been vetted through stringent standards by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or from the green list of the WWF Singapore Seafood Guide.

Singapore is one of the biggest seafood consumers in Asia-Pacific, devouring over 140 million kilogrammes a year. With more than 87% of the world’s oceans overfished, it is estimated that the world’s fish stocks will run out by 2048 if we do not act now. 

In conjunction with the Festival, there will be marine conservation-themed roadshows and exhibitions during the month of June and beyond across Singapore to educate the public on the pressing need for responsible seafood consumption and long term food security. 

Road Shows!

IKEA Tampines – 9 to 15 June

Woodlands Regional Library – 13 to 15 June

IKEA Alexandra – 7 to 13 July

Sembawang Shopping Centre – 7 to 13 July

Hougang Mall – 1 to 7 September

IKEA Tampines – 8 to 14 September

IKEA Alexandra – 8 to 14 September

Bedok Mall – 15 to 28 September

The public can look forward to exclusive “Pick The Right Catch” dining offers centered on sustainable seafood at participating restaurants and hotels. 

W: picktherightcatch.com

Courtesy: WWF via Sixth Sense Communications & PR Consultancy

Note: For informational purposes only.   

Gardens by the Bay - May 2014

Garden Series: Mother's Day Weekend at the Gardens - Line Dancing

10 May 2014 (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Supertree Grove, Free Admission

Begin the Mother's Day weekend with infectious line dancing! Take your mother and family down to the Gardens for a fun filled evening of performance and mass dancing!

The Fruit Loop with Mom

17 - 18 May 2014 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Flower Dome*, Cloud Forest* and Outdoor Gardens
*Admission charges apply.

Join in for a scavenger hunt and learn fun facts about fruits and flowers. Pick up a map (while stocks last) from the  fruity booth at the Canopy and start looking for clues. Stand a chance to win a special gift for Mom if you complete the hunt with her, with correct answers!                     

French Faire Floral Display

12 May to 22 Jun 2014 (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Flower Dome*
*Admission charges to Cooled Conservatories apply.

Say "Bonjour" to "French Faire" at Gardens by the Bay! Take in the beauty and fragrance of blooms like lavender, lilac, jasmine and gardenia amidst a manicured garden setting with the Eiffel Tower as our horticultural centrepiece.                     

Garden Trail: A French Spring

12 May - 22 Jun 2014 (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Flower Dome

Garden Trail map is free. Admission to the Flower Dome applies.

Immerse in the sights and sounds of France as you explore our French-inspired garden at the Flower Field. Also, learn about well-loved flowers of France, such as Lavender and Jasmine. Find out more about their significance and uses in this round of our Garden Trail!    

Garden Series: French Faire - Outdoor Screening

23 May 2014 (8:00 PM - 9:30 PM)

Supertree Grove
Admission is free
(Subject to prevailing weather conditions.)

Bring along your picnic mats and enjoy the outdoor screening of The Day of the Crows/Le Jour des Corneilles - a French animation movie featuring the voices of international movie star Jean Reno and late nouvelle vague director Claude Chabrol - under the starlit sky at the Supertree Grove!

Garden Series: French Faire - Opera in the Gardens

25 May (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM) (7:00 PM - 7:30 PM)

Supertree Grove
Admission is free

Celebrate French Faire at the Gardens with a performance featuring a repertoire of all things French! French art songs, chansons and operas! There will also be a component for audience participation.        

OCBC Garden Rhapsody

Daily Shows (First - 7:45 PM, Second - 8:45 PM)

Free Admission
Supertree Grove

New Show!

Embark on a journey through rainforests of the world with OCBC Garden Rhapsody's "Rainforest Orchestra - Australasia and Oceania". When night falls, traverse Australasia and Oceania where fleeting rays of light shine through the rainforests, and watch the Supertrees come alive with original music compositions inspired from the tropical rainforests.

More information from:

W: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg

Courtesy: Gardens by the Bay

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Travel Destinations for Families! (Sam-Images - Photography by Sameen Khan)

Travel Destinations for families!

SAM-IMAGES

Photography by Sameen Khan

W: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272975392973/

Copyrights: SAM-IMAGES