Weekend guide (14-16 Oct): Morrissey Live in Singapore, da:ns festival and more
Catch Morrissey live in concert, view a South African-themed floral display at Gardens by the Bay, watch dance performances at the da:ns festival, plus more stuff you can do for this weekend.
FAMILY
Hermès Kellydoscope
Step inside a Hermès Kelly bag that’s larger than life; it’s been upsized for an interactive experience that’s now been brought to Singapore. The ‘entrance’ of this exhibit is cleverly concealed at the left edges of the gigantic bag. Upon entering, you’ll find yourself in a small viewing room where you can watch a short film inspired by the iconic bag.
When: From now until 16 Oct, 10am to 9.30pm daily
Where: Ngee Ann City Atrium, 391 Orchard Road
Prices: Free admission
FAMILY
Feline lovers will love the tongue-in-cheek works by artist Svetlana Petrova. The Russian artist has inserted her beloved chubby tabby Zarathustra into digital reproductions of famed paintings. A total of 21 mixed media works are on display, including her rendition of Epic Poem of Malaya by local painter Chua Mia Tee. Snap up these pieces for your own collection and for a good cause, as 10 per cent of sale proceeds will be donated to the Cat Welfare Society Singapore.
When: From now until 30 Oct, 12pm
Where: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, East Garden Foyer
Prices: Free admission
FAMILY
Catch this South African-themed floral display while it’s still on at Gardens by the Bay. Get to see the artichoke-like Proteaceae flower varieties, a striking waterfall that’s the centrepiece of this floral display, recreations of wildflower fields that bloom in Namaqualand, as well as other exotic and vibrant blooms. Do sign up for the daily tours to find out more about the blossoms that are on show.
When: From now until Oct 30, 9am to 9pm
Where: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Prices: From $8 to $28 for tickets to the conservatories
THEATRE
Follow the many plot twists and turns of this Tony Award-nominated thriller comedy. The tale tells of a Broadway thriller playwright, Sidney, who suffers from a case of writer’s block while relying on his wife Myra’s personal wealth for their luxurious way of living. Soon, he decides to collaborate with a student on a new play that he thinks is destined to be a Broadway hit; then a cat-and-mouse game ensues in the struggle for control over the script.
When: 12-30 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
Where: National Library Building, Drama Centre Black Box, 100 Victoria Street, Level 5
Prices: $25 to $50
THEATRE
Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde
What if Hitler really had split personalities, much like in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? This play blends fact with fiction as it retells the history of the Jewish Holocaust by imagining Hitler as Jekyll, a young painter by the day and a fanatic dictator at night. During this dark time, a police inspector tries to uncover the true identity of Hitler, in an attempt to stop the genocide.
When: 13-15 Oct, 8pm
Where: Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place
Prices: $35 to $55
THEATRE
Watch this newest stage adaptation of Malaysian playwright Leow Puay Tin’s Family, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Through a series of vignettes, the play tells of a rags to riches story of a Chinese immigrant family, as led by matriarch Mrs Yang. Featuring 34 characters spread across four generations, Family is a sprawling tale of kinship, memory and mortality.
When: 13-16 Oct, 8pm
Where: Black Box @ Centre 42, 42 Waterloo Street
Prices: $25
DANCE
Admire the grace, dexterity and the emotional directness of choreographed moves, as you fall in love with dance all over again at this festival. Highlights include Voces, suite flamenca, which features energetic flamenco footwork of Spain’s most beloved flamenco star Sara Baras as well as the poetic Nelken (Carnations), which sees a troupe of dancers enact a series of stories amongst a meadow of pink carnations.
When: 13-23 Oct
Where: Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive
Prices: $20 to $120
CONCERT
Singapore International Festival of Music 2016
Expect an enthralling concert line-up inspired by folklore and fairytales, based on this year’s ’Myths and Legends’ theme. From Ravel’s ‘Mother Goose’ suite to a folkloric selection of music by Debussy and Scriabin, be transported to these mysterious realms beyond through energetic performances of emerging classical musicians in region perform and the world’s top international artists in chamber and orchestral music.
When: 13-30 Oct
Where: Multiple locations including The Arts House and Victoria Concert Hall
Prices: $32 to $72
CONCERT
Catch the English singer-songwriter and The Smiths frontman live in Singapore, whose last performance here was a sold-out show in 2014 at Fort Canning Park. Expect to hear tracks from his most recent release, ‘World Peace Is None of Your Business’, as well as top hits from the Britpop icon’s storied solo career.
When: 15 Oct, 8pm
Where: Marina Barrage
Prices: $118 to $128
CONCERT
Salim Sulaiman Live in Concert
Composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have scored the soundtracks of more than 100 Bollywood films including Kurbaan, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Fashion, Band Baaja Baaraat, as well as music for popular television shows and musicals. Now get to catch the duo live in concert, as they perform their best known hits and new compositions at the Star Theatre.
When: 15 Oct, 7.30pm
Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01
Prices: $50 to $200
