Hey guys, I know I have been disappearing for the longest time but here I am back to update on much more beside the normal pampering i decide to give myself.

Due to the verbal abuse and daily shit I have to tolerate on a daily basis from the dear empress dowager in the corporate world, I have learnt to be kinder and gracious to myself.

So here am I recommending some of the regular dosage you can live in luxury regardless if you are in the small little red dot or in a small friendly foreign land.

 

Swan Lake On Ice

Date: 4 Sept 2011 (Last day - Sunday)

Time: 1330hours

Seating: A Reserve

Ticket Pricing: $145

 

Address:Grand Theater at Marina Bay Sands

 

Description:

With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away.

The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperials Ice Stars, are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice, on a two-year world tour.

The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats performed in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage.

Their previous three world tours (Sleeping Beauty on Ice, Swan Lake on Ice, Cinderella on Ice) have earned The Imperial Ice Stars an unrivalled reputation for pushing the boundaries in the genre of ice dance with their skill and athleticism on the ice, their creative and powerful story-telling, their sumptuous sets, spectacular special effects and opulent costumes.

The Imperial Ice Stars have won five star praise from audiences and critics alike, and performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues – London’s Royal Albert Hall and Sadler’s Wells, Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre, Montreal’s Place des Arts and Cape Town’s Artscape.

This adrenaline-infused Swan Lake on Ice will bring you to the very edge of your seat…

 

Personal Review:

 

The show was absolutely spectacular and will keep you your adrenaline throbbing in your head.  I was mesmerised by the excellent skating and music throughout. This is one outstanding show production which I truly enjoyed myself from the start to the end.

There were moments of happiness, comdedy, romance and disappointment within the story line where you can immerse yourself into the production. It is truly amazing that the crew could all dance and skate exceptionally well, in sync with one another. It brings out life in love, happiness, sadness and many other emotions connecting yourself with the storyline. I honestly have no regrets at any point of time waking up early on a Sunday morning to catch this brillant and inspiring love story on ice. Amazingly, I caught this musical by chance as it was the "Black Swan" fever at that phase of my life.

However, I would strongly encourage you to grab the tickets for this extraordinary event the next time The Imperical Ice Stars come to town. I wouldn't mind waking up early on a Sunday morning for a fantastic and brillant production like this.  Truly spectacular! It would just take your breath away. I would give it a perfect 10!

Last Roar on 30th October – book while seats are still available!

Disney’s internationally-acclaimed musical The Lion King has astounded over 51 million people around the world, and is the resident show at Sands Theater at Marina Bay Sands. 

Day: Sunday (Somewhere in August 2011)

Time: 1400hours

Seating: B Reserve

Ticket Pricing: $165

 

Discover Disney's landmark musical 

Experience the heart-warming tale of Simba and his epic transformation from wide-eyed cub to King of the Pridelands. Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, The Lion King explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Academy Award-winning song ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. Winner of over 70 major international awards, The Lion King has captivated over 51 million people worldwide. 

"Experience for yourself this ‘astonishing triumph of theatrical imagination’". - London Evening Standard 

 

"A royal treat on stage." - The Straits Times 

 

Address:Grand Theater at Marina Bay Sands

 

Description

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands. Born into the royal family, precocious cub Simba spends his days exploring the sprawling savanna grasslands and idolizing his kingly father, Mufasa, while youthfully shirking the responsibility his position in life requires. When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king. A vibrant and exciting tale from the great creatives at Disney, The Lion King is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss.

 

Should I See It?

What is The Lion King Like?With a pulsing spectacle driven by primal African rhythms, unforgettable tunes (including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”) and a jaw-dropping display of exotic African wildlife brought to life onstage, there are good reasons whyThe Lion King won a half-dozen Tony Awards in 1998. Intensely physical stage work and countless visual surprises hold your attention from start to finish.

 

Is The Lion King Good for Kids?
Simba’s creepy journey into an elephant graveyard and the death of his father can be as unsettling to young viewers as they were in the original film, but if your brood can handle the movie, there’s no reason not to see it live. You can bet your bottom dollar on Disney’s reliably family friendly fare.

 

Personal Review:

I have always been a huge Disney fan and will never fail to miss any of the great productions that had been highly acclaimed and gushed about by several many others. When my family got the tickets for this landmark musical event, I was excited beyond words. This would be my first musical event I ever caught in my hometown, Singapore. Expectations were set high as this multi-award-winning musical adaptation of Disney favourite "Lion King" has finally reached the shores of Singapore. Performing in Southeast Asia for the first time after touring the world over 13 years, Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is the proud new 'home' of the Lion King produced Disney's Theatrical Productions and Base Entertainment.

In my opinion, I was a tad disappointed as the costumes was ordinary and the cast's performance was somewhat below expectations. The only impressive performance was surprisely not from "Simba" or "Nala" but rather the wise old Rafiki. In this production, it was a "she" though and her voice was powerful, strong and clear. Her singing brought about nostalgic tribual emotions and feeling across the theatre to the audience. Other than that, honestly I find this musical event kind of draggy as compared to the broadway shows I have watched in London. I will only recommend it a 7 out of 10 but this production would somehow appeal to perhaps teenagers. Overall, would still a good eye opener for them if they do not have a chance to watch such events overseas.  

 

Who is this character, Rafiki?

Rafiki is a mandrill-baboon hybrid who lives in a baobab tree and is old and wise. He performs activities which are oftenshamanistic. He tends to speak in third person when speaking of himself. Rafiki's character often serves as the visual narrator of the story of The Lion King. Robert Guillaume voices Rafiki in the three films.