How does a dead man prove he’s alive?

Presented by Open Stage
3 - 4 July 2010
DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT

Based on a true story, The Masrayana is a saga (yana) about Masra, a farmer whose brother bribes local officials to have him declared dead in order to inherit his land. Initially, it seems as though this will be a mere inconvenience; however, as Masra becomes entangled in the web of a stifling bureaucracy, it becomes apparent that he will have to overcome significant challenges before returning to official life.

The Masrayana, the winner of the Joseph Jefferson Citation Award for Best New Work in Chicago 2005-2006, is written by American playwright William C Kovacsik, who teaches Dramatic Writing at New York University Tisch Asia (Singapore). The Masrayana is directed by Nicole Stinton of La Salle College of Arts. Nicole, an Australian theatre artist, is the Festival Director of Short + Sweet Festival, Singapore. She performed with Laura Fygi in Victor-Victoria at the Esplanade in November 2009.

Now What? – Roadshow

Presented by NUR
9 July 2010
10am – 11.30am, 2.30pm – 4pm
& 5pm – 6.30pm

Conceptualized and directed by Najip Ali., Now What? is a roadshow that aims to create awareness on the services provided by NUR that was introduced by the Youth Development Network of the Community Leaders’ Forum (CLF).

With a talkshow format, Now What? will be helmed by Najip Ali and will incorporate videos of re-enacted real life cases and live-on stage acting.

We will also have invited guest speakers who will be sharing their life success stories and counselors to provide tools in character building and empowerment for the youths to adopt.

Any interested parties, please email Aisyah at aisyahnooh@2m.com.sg

Take Off

Presented by student alumni of ACJC, ACS(I), HCI,
SMU and SP.
17 - 18 July 2010
DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT

Don’t miss this ground - breaking theatre collaboration by student alumni of ACJC, ACS (I), HCI, SMU and SP.

United by our passion, it’s all about facing changes and taking chances.

Five original shorts plays capturing a piece of your heart. Plays include What we wanted by Darryl Yam and Eleanor Susan Lim, Last bicycle on TPE by Melissa Yoong, That’s not my name by Rebecca Kwan and Hannah Yukon, Something about airplanes by Eleanor Susan Lim, I do by Rebecca Kwan, The Malboro Man by Clare Dowling and Metamorphosis by Chrislyn Tay.

One movement piece plus two excerpts of plays courtesy of Eleanor Wong and Clare Dowling.

To purchase tickets, please email to
takeoff.enquiries@gmail.com

Melbourne Comedy Festival

Presented by The Substation
21 - 24 July 2010
DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT

Bolstered by roars of laughter and the unbridled adoration of audiences during their Melbourne seasons, a bunch of comedians will cram healthy egos into tiny suitcases and divert their attention from the highways of the Australian roadshow to the expressways of Singapore, for the sixth year in a row. Still the only international stop outside of Australia, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Singapore is the best way to remind yourself that your abdominal muscles do exist after all (through belly laughing, of course).

Shows sold out last year for the third year running, so get cracking and book your tickets now! We are also selling corporate hospitality packages (only one group per night). For more info, please call The Substation at 63377535.

For tickets, go to www.gatecrash.com.sg





The Kundanmal Brothers

Presented by Marygops Studios
31 Jul – 1 Aug 2010
DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT

The story moves around two brothers who had to take care of their mother and sisters after their father's death. They let go of their studies as they had to take over their father's business.

While they were busy making ends meet, a priest who is a close family friend keeps their mother busy as well. Slowly they started making money and one by one they got their sisters married. In the meantime they fell in love, as these two brothers were always together in whatever they do they decided to get married, together, at the same time.

Everything went on smoothly until the evil side of money took over them and both brothers had to face the consequences of their success. But the biggest surprise comes when the Priest makes an announcement. The Kundamal brothers, Jai and Shiv tell their story through words, music, dances and laughter.

A tale about friendship, adventure and creativity
Directed by Daniel Jenkins
Written  by Cary English and Guy Holland

Upstairs in the Sky is a story of adventure, friendship and loss. Two delivery people arrive with a box addressed to the audience – a Make-It-Yourself Story Kit!

At first they can't agree on what story to tell. With the audiences encouragement they make friends and together they draw the audience into an imaginary journey through a dark, dark wood, up a tall, tall tower to a beautiful magical cloudscape. Their story of Princess Veronica and her search for grandfather King Jim is a gentle, heart-warming reassurance of family love.

Enriching creativity through open ended play: The show is performed with open ended play materials – boxes, cloths, tubes and household objects which the children can play with after the show. When children play with things that have no prescribed play value they stretch their imaginations and share their ideas with other children in order for the 'playing' to continue - even when loved ones are no longer there.

What teachers from London have said about the play:

“The whole deliver idea was great. A few of the children still play, “Here’s a delivery for the nursery.” The story is beautiful, and open to interpretation at different level and depths.”
- Our Lady and St Josephs Primary School, London

“It was a very exciting performance with lots of events happening to keep the children interested. The props used were really good as they allowed and encourage the children to use their imaginations.” - Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, London

Recommended for 3 – 6 year olds

Fried Rice Paradise - The Musical

Presented by People's Association Produced by SRT’s Stage Two From 20 Aug 2010 Esplanade Theatre

Fried Rice Paradise - the musical written by Dick Lee, returns totally up-sized with a brand new story, catchy songs and a star-studded cast. One thing that remains unchanged is
that you will have a great time at this musical and find yourself singing to the famous lines
of "Fried Rice Paradise, Nasi Goreng very nice..." by the end of the evening!

With an award-winning creative team and a cast that features Singapore's leading stage and singing talents such as the first Singapore Idol - Taufik Batisah, Sebastian Tan (Broadway Beng), Lim Yu Beng (Singapore Dreaming), Denise Tan(Beauty World),
Darius Tan (Beauty and the Beast) and the legendary Rahimah Rahim, Fried Rice Paradise
promises to take you on a trip back to the nostalgic 70's.

This heart-warming true blue Singaporean musical filled with romance, humour and thrilling drama is the must-see musical in 2010!

Click here to visit our official website.

Look for Jalan Clamansi at whereto.sg for a chance to win tickets! Click here now!

Blackbird

Presented by SRT From 16 Sep 2010 DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT

Former lovers Una and Ray meet face-to-face for the first time in 15 years. A chance picture in a magazine has led her back to him. But is it for answers, reconciliation or revenge?

What follows is a tightly-plotted series of twists and turns that will have you at the edge of your seat. Wielding words like a scalpel, Harrower peels away the layers to expose the conflicting emotions that lie at the core of our human hearts.

From the time of Adam and Eve, we have been fascinated by that which is forbidden – and nothing more so than forbidden love. Blackbird mixes guilt, desire and bitterness into a potent brew that will be unlike anything you have seen before on stage, in the tradition of Lolita, or even more recently An Education.

Scottish playwright David Harrower has written a riveting play about a sexual relationship that transforms, paralyses and destroys the lives of both the parties involved. A modern day love story – or is it? This gripping psychodrama makes you question the very nature of love. As with every country in which it has been performed, you will be talking about the controversy it generates for days after watching it.

Directed by Tracie Pang (Boom, The Pillowman, The Full Monty)
(Best Director’ nominee - ST Life! Theatre Awards 2007)

Starring:
Daniel Jenkins (The Pillowman, Much Ado About Nothing)
(‘Best Actor’ nominee 2007, ‘Best Supporting Actor’ Winner 2006 & 2007 –
ST Life! Theatre Awards)

Emma Yong (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dim Sum Dollies)
(‘Best Supporting Actress’ winner – ST Life Theatre Awards)