PUBLISHED July 9th, 2017 06:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 12:27 pm
It’s a cheerful week ahead with the circus and a comedy troupe in town! Keep your spirits up with a Disney concert, followed by an enriching play and short film festival.
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA
Start the week with some thrills at KOOZA, this year’s offering from the circus masters Cirque du Soleil. Seen by over 7 million people since its debut in 2007, the lively production is a happy mix of clowning, acrobatics, and music. The cast of 50 are only here for a month before moving on to their next show venue, so hurry down to catch them before they pull a disappearing act.
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA is happening from 12 July to 20 August 2017, Tuesday – Friday 8pm, Saturdays 4.30pm and 8pm, and Sundays 1.30pm and 5pm. For more information, check out their website here.
Disney In Concert
Keep the enchantment going with the premiere of Disney in Concert: A Dream is a Wish at the Mastercard Theatres this week. Transport yourself back into your childhood with songs from classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid, brought to life by the Base Philharmonic Orchestra. Feast your senses as scenes from the original animated footage will be shown alongside the live performance, in a magical celebration of unforgettable Disney moments over the years.
Disney in Concert: A Dream is a Wish is happening on 14 and 15 July 2017, Friday 8pm and Saturday 3pm and 8pm, at the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956. For more details and tickets, check out the SISTIC page here.
FRAGO by Lucas Ho
Building upon a topic familiar to many, FRAGO tells the story of a group of army mates in reservist training. As they reconnect in the lull of their war game exercise, these men confront the ideas of brotherhood, triumph, and responsibility as they grapple with the challenges and experiences of turning 30. Watch this instead of Ah Boys To Men, or any of its sequels/ prequels/ spinoffs.
FRAGO is showing from 13 July to 23 July 2017, on Tuesdays – Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 3pm and 8pm, and Sundays 3pm at the National Library Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria St, National Library Building, Singapore 188064. For more information, check out their event page here.
Story Party Singapore: Dating Stories
Get ready for a night of explosive laughter at the Singapore instalment of Story Party. After a successful international tour, hitting countries such as Budapest, Istanbul, and Berlin, the popular storytellers are here in town to share stories of hilarious dating mishaps and complaints. Submit your own dating fails or volunteer to tell it to the crowd on the day to share the joy (and pain)!
Story Party Singapore is happening on 13 and 14 July 2017, 7pm at Kilo Lounge, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-02/04, Singapore 088444. For more details, check out their website here.
Asian Film Focus- Film as a Time Machine
Consider the connection between past and future at the Asian Film Focus, a short film festival that’s in its second run this year. Take your pick amongst 19 films from Vietnam, India, Philippines, and Singapore, each focused on themes of archival and found footage. Talks and dialogues regarding the theme will also be held, so don’t pass up on the chance to delve into discussion with the filmmakers and film curators themselves.
Asian Film Focus is happening from 12 July to 15 July 2017, at Objectifs, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977. For more information, check out the official website here.