Way up in the deep blue night sky, a twinkling star hears a little girl's birthday wish . . . she wishes she could dance with the stars. Wanting to make this wish come true, the star tells the moon, the moon tells the sun, the sun tells the wind and the rain, and together they dream up a wonderful plan. Told through a magical mix of music, light and imagination, this is a heartfelt and humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams. "Expertly choreographed and eloquently told." -  Press & Journal "A gift of a show for wee ones." -  The Herald "Magical, engaging with plenty of laughs." - The Evening TimesCreative CreditsDougie Irvine -  DirectorBecky Minto  - Set DesignDaniel Padden  - Sound DesignGrahame Gardner  - Lighting DesignAmy Mcgregor - PerformerRick Conte - PerformerCamilla O’Neill - Stage and Production ManagerA Ladder to the Stars was written by Simon Puttock and adapted for the stage by Dougie Irvine.A Ladder to the Stars was originally produced by Visible Fictions and Aberdeen Performing Arts. About Visible FictionsVisible Fictions have been producing creative experiences for young people since 1991.  They are award winners, recognised both nationally and internationally as leaders this field.  The company have toured work all over the world from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. They believe theatre can happen anywhere and as a result have performed work on bikes, in schools, on boats and in parks, always aiming to challenge and excite young audiences and the communities in which they live.Visible Fictions move with the times and are always looking to develop their audiences.  Because of this they have a healthy online following and produce work especially for this audience.  The company are committed to making accessible work, ensuring that all members of the community can take part in the art they create.

Cerita Anak (Child's Story) takes children and their adults on a sea journey never to be forgotten. Climb aboard and be rocked and rolled across a strange ocean, dive to the bottom of the sea, hear stories in the wind and in the currents of the water, and face great danger before coming to safe harbour.Cerita Anak (Child's Story) draws its inspiration from the seafaring history in Java and the true tale of arrival in Australia told by a small boy. Combining puppetry, song, shadow imagery and sound, the show bustles with all the life of the ocean. Audience members, both young and old, will be transported by this exquisite adventure, created by Australia’s Polyglot Theatre and Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre.TWO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES FOR THE AUDIENCECerita Anak (Child's Story) is designed for children and their adults.This unique work offers an audience experience from two perspectives:The inner audience (Passenger) is made up of child and adult pairs who enter the boat as passengers and fully participate in the work. The outer audience (Villager) is made up of other family members and older children. They are seated in a typical theatre seating arrangement and watch the work as a piece of theatre.These two perspectives offer very different understandings of the work.The Passenger is immersed in the story and goes through a sensory and physical experience of the journey. The Villager has an experience that is more meditative, with the ability to see the bigger picture and to see the story unfold from the outside. CreditsEsplanade presents Cerita Anak (Child's Story) by Polyglot Theatre and Papermoon Puppet Theatre. This tour is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Polyglot Theatre is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the City of Melbourne.

On a morning just like any other, a little tailor gets a note. It reads: “Your mission is to sew a coat by midnight. The size does not matter, but it must fit perfectly…”At precisely midnight the tailor completes his mission, but then…Where is the sewing machine running off to? Why are the scissors wearing a skirt? What has the thimble turned into?Come join in the magical adventure of the tailor.A play with minimal dialogue, puppetry, unexpected objects, colourful textiles and music.Awards* Interdisciplinary Play of the Year and Puppet & Prop Design Award in the AssitejIsrael prize competition for children’s theater 2014* Best performance for children, The IVth World Puppet Carnival, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2015Creative TeamCreated by Ornan BraierAdaptation, design, music and manipulation: Ornan BraierArtistic supervision: Marit Ben-IsraelCostume and fabric design: Vali MintziPuppet design: Sharon Silver-MerrettLighting design: Shahar MaromMechanical constructions: Shaul Mograbi-Berger, Ornan BraierCover Illustration: Batia KoltonSupported by the Embassy of Israel in Singapore.

EPIK High's bringing the swag back with a one-night-only exclusive staged at The Coliseum™, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World™ Sentosa! This tour marks the group's first ever solo concert in Singapore after years of heavy anticipation. The trio shot to fame through their 2007 hit album "Remapping the Human Soul" where they cemented their status as South Korea's premier hip hop sensation, winning Album of the Year awards on both the prestigious Mnet Asian Music Awards and Golden Disk Awards. Recent times have seen the group rising to global recognition, their ninth studio album, "We've Done Something Wonderful, topping the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 10 countries including Colombia, Peru, Vietnam and Hong Kong. They also made history in 2016 by becoming the first-ever Korean artiste to play at Coachella, the most prominent music and art festival in the United States. Come rave to emotive hip-hop track "Born Hater" or universally-loved hit "Happen Ending", and challenge yourself not to sing along to classic chart-topper "Fly". Along with the characteristically playful antics of the forever young-at-heart man band, fans can be assured of a night to remember like no other.

Come join us for an amazing musical adventure where children get to explore the different sound of each orchestral instrument and discover the joy and fun with each instrument woven together!

Following an exceptional career, acclaimed international ballet superstar Carlos Acosta brings his company, Acosta Danza to da:ns festival for its first performance in Singapore.Raised in an impoverished district of Havana, Acosta’s talent and drive fuelled a meteoric rise that saw him become the first Cuban principal dancer of London’s Royal Ballet and one of the most celebrated dancers in the world. This international mixed bill includes works which pay tribute to Acosta’s Cuba and presents the exceptional talent from his beloved country. Dancers from the company combine both classical and contemporary dance effortlessly, imbibed with Cuba’s rich musical and dance influences. In the programme are two enchanting duets on mythical creatures by the renowned choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, with Mermaid featuring a rare guest appearance by Acosta. Like a fish out of water trying to walk on dry land, or a stranger in unknown territory, the mermaid looks for help and guidance. With fluid virtuosity, she slithers like a human wave around Acosta’s deft partnering. The second duet, Faun, is inspired by the 1912 ballet by Vaslav Nijinsky, L’après midi d’un faune set to Debussy’s original score with additional music from Nitin Sawhney. The reprised dance of desire between a faun and a forest nymph takes on a new lithe, loose-limbed strangeness. The original Debussy score has been framed in a multi-layered soundscape with electronic and South Asian undertones by Sawhney.In Paysage, Soudain, La Nuit (Landscape, Suddenly, The Night) Swedish choreographer Pontus Lidberg connects to the soul of Cuba. The light and lively piece is set in a field at twilight, its playful choreography pulsing with the rhythms of the Cuban Rumba as dancers spin and leap in through buoyant ensembles and duets. The programme is rounded out with the energetic Alrededor No Hay Nada (Everywhere there is nothing, or Nothing is everywhere) by Spanish choreographer Goyo Montero. The ensemble moves through a series of dramatic tableaux coloured with jumps and acrobatic lifts, sliding and leaping in and out of light and darkness to spoken poems and jazz songs in Spanish.With the support of Sadler’s Wells in London and Valid Productions, Acosta Danza is driven by Acosta’s vision to give the next generation of Cuban dancers world-class opportunities. The company has received international ovations as an exciting new force in dance. Produced by Sadler’s Wells and Valid Productions.

Street dance is storming onto the Centrestage of da:ns festival! Watch out for this epic showcase of mind-blowing street dance from some of the best crews from Japan, Taiwan and more, coming to you from slaying the stages of World of Dance and Hip Hop International. With immense creativity, various street dance styles and unique choreography, they prove that age, gender, location and language are no barriers to the power of dance.Featured crews include s**t kingz (Japan), Fabulous Sisters (Japan), IP LOCKERS (Taiwan) as well as our very own Singapore crews from this year’s Sixteen da:ns Challenge, an annual street dance mentorship and showcase programme for local street dancers. Stay tuned as other exciting artists will be announced!

Nominated for an Olivier Award 2018 for Best New Dance Production and for Outstanding Production in the Bessies 2018. Won a 2019 Dora Award for Outstanding Touring Performance and nominated for Best Dance Production in the 2019 Helpmann Awards.Internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter’s latest work for Hofesh Shechter Company, Grand Finale, is a spectacularly bold and ambitious piece featuring 10 dancers and a live band of musicians. This work makes its Asian premiere in Singapore, with the company’s first appearance here since 2010. Grand Finale is at once comic, bleak and beautiful, evoking a world at odds with itself, full of anarchic energy and violent comedy. Filtering this irrepressible spirit, Shechter creates a vision of a world in freefall—part gig, part dance, part theatre, and wholly original.It would be impossible to miss the fact that Grand Finale reflects the uncertainty and confusion of the troubled times we are living in. Shechter captures a sense of helplessness and a macabre mood of crisis, but also the regenerative promise of chaos. The 10 dancers are a vision of a post-apocalyptic society. They pulse through kaleidoscopic formations as one body, one tribe, separating briefly for moments of fervent celebration, individual anguish, tenderness, and rag-doll collapse.This portrait of the struggle of the human spirit against apocalypse is intensely cathartic. Shechter leads us ultimately past despair to euphoric release, and a collective sense of having undertaken a monumental journey together.Shechter is recognised as one of the most exciting artists working today, renowned for composing atmospheric musical scores to complement the unique physicality of his movement. Based in the UK, but playing on major stages throughout the world, Hofesh Shechter Company is a boundary-breaking dance company that produces exceptional work created by Hofesh Shechter, with at their core a diverse tribe of extraordinary international dancers.Produced by Hofesh Shechter Company and commissioned by Georgia Rosengarten.Hofesh Shechter Company’s Commissioning Partners are Sadler's Wells, Théâtre de la Ville-Paris / La Villette-Paris and Brighton Dome and Festival. Co-commissioned by Colours International Dance Festival Stuttgart, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Romaeuropa Festival, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Marche Teatro / Inteatro Festival together with Danse Danse Montréal, HELLERAU-European Center for the Arts Dresden in cooperation with Dresdner Musikfestspiele, Dansens Hus Oslo, Athens and Epidaurus Festival, HOME Manchester and Scène Nationale d’Albi.Grand Finale is generously supported by the International Music and Art Foundation.

Comedy and magic night at Singapore's Home of Comedy with Australian comedy-magician Adrian Saw.Doors from 6:30pm - show starts at 8pm. Come early to get the good seats.Adrian brings the laughs and the wonder from down under! Blending comedy, sleight of hand, psychology and audience participation, Adrian performs HILARIOUS and impossible illusions in an intimate experience. NO top hats. NO rabbits. NO sawing girls in half. Just pure comedy-magic!!Take a break from reality, laugh and be amazed by this extraordinarily gifted entertainer."New magic with a cheeky bent" -Drum MediaThe small printAll shows are rated 18+No refundsLine-ups may change.Laughter is guaranteed

Hannan Azlan has had an unprecedented rise in the Malaysian comedy scene is known as the "naughtiest comic in KL"."A revelation" - ArtsHub AustraliaIn 2015 she began experimenting stand-up comedy with music.One year later, she became the youngest person to win the Hong Kong International Comedy Competition. She is also the first female winner to be crowned.In 2018 she was hand-picked for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival showcase Comedy Zone Asia and made her Australian television debut on ABC’s Comedy Up Late.Women of the Future Awards - Nominee 2018: Southeast Asia.Hannan has performed in 19 cities across Asia, Australia, Great Britain, and Europe. She has been featured on ABC (Aus), Comedy Central Asia, MTV Asia, and Astro (MY). Her electric stage presence is powered by a background in theatre and childhood depression. Hannan has been described as "a musical genius" and "gross"Show starts at 8pm with support acts but doors are open from 6:30pm. Come early and get a good seat while enjoying our tasty beverage selection.The small printAll shows are rated 18+No refundsLine-ups may change.Laughter is guaranteed

See Jinx Yeo, Singaporean viral sensation, comedy star at Singapore's Home of Comedy.Jinx Yeo is an award-winning Singaporean comedian who was nominated "Best Comedy" at the Fringe World Awards 2018. His hard-hitting punchlines, effortless delivery, and clever material won him 1st Runner-Up at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival (2011)... and... Finalist in the America Meet World Global Comedy Competition (2014).Show starts 8pm with support acts. Doors open at 6:30, come early to get the best seats."Roars of Laughter"★★★★ The West AustralianJinx's TV appearances include Comedy Central Asia (where he was “Comedian of the Month” for June 2015)… Channel 5’s “Ok Chope”… as well as ABCTV’s “Comedy Up Late” (recorded at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2017).“The standout act was Singaporean Jinx Yeo”- EVENTalaideBirthed from intercourse between his strict conservative Asian upbringing, and anti-authoritarian Hippie influences from studying in America... Jinx's comedy offers a fresh perspective that hasn't been covered by many comedians, partly because Singaporeans have often been stereotyped as humourless and regimented people."The perfect East-West fusion"★★★★ Herald SunHaving entertained sold-out crowds in 16 countries (such as Australia, China, New Zealand, India, UK, and even Germany) over 3 continents… Jinx’s comedy is based on observations and experiences that are widely relatable - not just to Asians, but to audiences of other backgrounds and ethnicities as well."Left us in stitches... an act to watch for in future”★★★★ The Wee ReviewGet tickets before they sell out.

TV & Radio, star! Broadway actress! Sex columnist for Esquire! Malaysian Cabaret & Comedy Diva comes to Singapore with her sexy risqué nights of hilarious entertainment. Do not miss this. She is one hell of a funny, talented and over all fabulous entertainer. World-Class!Doors from 6:30pm, show starts 8pm. This will be sold out so come early and chose the best seats.The emancipation of Joanne Kam into the entertainment industry in the 90s, turned around and introduces a whole new meaning of comedy in the conservative night scene of Kuala Lumpur. The explosion of her talent on stage also catapulted the success of Kuala Lumpur’s first cabaret club called the Boom Boom Room. Boom Boom Room quickly became the Studio 54 of Kuala Lumpur with Joanne Kam, reigning as its risqué mistress, dishing out her scandalous jokes to her ocean of eager fans that commuted weekly to pay tribute to the “Diva Queen”. Kuala Lumpur was never the same again.Joanne’s distinct style of acid tongue humour earned her the reputation of being one of the most notoriously funny lady on Malaysian stage. The audience just couldn’t get enough of her candid, risqué jokes.TV appearances: NTV7’s highly rated comedy series Kopitiam, Spanar Jaya and “Ah Girl”. She also co hosted an episode of Six degrees of separation with Asha Gill for the Lonely planet. She co-hosted the Saturday morning program on Mix FM 94.5 in 2003, one of the nation’s leading radio station for a 6 months stint and due to overwhelming popular demand, she returned to Mix FM in 2006, this time co-hosting the morning breakfast show with Richard & Shazmin.Joanne landed many roles in pantomime Cinderella, Broken Bridges, Broadway Parodieslah, and Aladdin. She joined international travelling TV personality Ian Wright as his guide to Malaysia in Invite Mr Wright which first aired on the TLC channel. in January 2011. April 2011 also saw Esquire launch a Malaysian edition of their fabulous magazine with Joanne joining the ranks of their the MaHB (Man at His Best) columnists as Esquire’s local sex-columnist.In November of the same year she emceed the biggest comedy show in Asia the Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia 2 to thunderous applause and won over many new fans as well as thrilled her faithful followers. The showcase saw an audience of 2800 paxs per night. She has continued to rock stages with herJoanne Kam is currently still the only female stand-up comedian in Malaysia and her reign remains unchallenged, sealing her DIVA status. Albeit she has since lost some of the weight from her Unisense ambassador stint, she has lost none of the funny and looking even more va-va-voom than ever!WARNING: You may hurt yourself from laughing so hard. So found up your friends book your tickets and come early to get good seats for this guaranteed sell out show.The small printAll shows are rated 18+No refundsLine-ups may change.Laughter is guaranteed

Australian International touring comedian, “Rory Lowe is even funnier than he is insane” - TAME IMPALADoors open 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm.Rory Lowe is a UK born, Australia raised storyteller who hit the scene at the young age of 19. In 2014 he sold out his debut solo show “I’ve got problems…" Whilst simultaneously performing comedy at Big Day Out Festival with Grammy nominated physc-rockers Tame Impala, who’ve said “Rory Lowe is even funnier than he is insane!”Lowe has headlined here in WA and his laid back, honest approach to stand up has left audiences “cackling their lungs out” (Rotunda Media, 2014). Currently only 22, the young comic is tearing down milestones at an extraordinary pace. With his most recent show described as “wild, unpredictable and unlike any other show you’ve seen” (The Music, 2015) is hard to know what Lowe’s going to do next, but one things for sure, whatever it is you’ll definitely be laughing. Quotes:“Genuinely funny” - THE ADVERTISER, 2015 “Mr. Lowe has perfect legs” - PAUL FOOT, 2015The small printAll shows are rated 18+No refundsLine-ups may change.Laughter is guaranteed

He writes jokes for JAY LENODoors from 6:30pm - show starts at 8pm. Come early to get the good seats.Simon Taylor is an Australian stand-up comedian based in Melbourne and LA. He is the TV host on Channel 31’s flagship show Live on Bowen along with That Startup Show and Beat Streets with Simon Taylor. He was a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno until its completion and also wrote for Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell on the ABC.Simon has toured the world with his stand-up in places diverse as New York, Albuquerque, Singapore and Cambodia. Time Out describes him as “a shooting star of the comedy scene”, The Age depicts him as “a master of timing” and he is a recipient of The Butterfly Club’s prestigious Under Our Wing Award, previously won by Tim Minchin and Sammy J.The small printAll shows are rated 18+No refundsLine-ups may change.Laughter is guaranteed

Beach Burden Bliss is a double bill site-specific production that encompasses two original plays: Burden and Bliss by Playwright-Producer-Director Sharmila Melissa Yogalingam (Producer-Director: Emily of Emerald Hill [2016], Dinner with Friends [2017], Agnes of God [2018]. Producer-Director-Writer: Railway Records, [2019]).Burden tells the real life story of World War II survivor, Chan Cheng Yean, who survived the Sook Ching massacre that took place in 1942, when truckloads of Chinese men who were suspected of anti-Japanese activities were rounded up and mercilessly shot at 3 different beaches, including Punggol Beach.Chan miraculously survived.Witness his story, in this retelling of a horrific time in Singapore’s history.Bliss on the other hand is a light hearted comedy about a family who waits for some overseas-based family members to come to dinner at a Punggol restaurant. However the expected visitors are late, and whilst waiting, the family unexpectedly reveals plenty of scandalous secrets about themselves.Taking place at the site-specific location of Punggol Beach itself, Burden is a re-enactment of a real life story, and Bliss is a story inspired by real life.Don’t miss this enticing site-specific show by buying tickets at our early bird special price of $20 (valid till 31st August 2019).

The Vamps are coming back to The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, for a one-night-only performance on 15th August 2019, as part of their Four Corners 2019 Tour! This time round, they are bringing their biggest tour, going to all corners of the UK, and hence named the Four Corners Tour.The British pop rock band consisting of Bradley Simpson on vocals, James McVey on guitar, Connor Ball on bass and Tristan Evans on drums, The Vamps are no stranger to achievement despite their young age. Their first two albums received Gold certification in the UK from the onset, with their subsequent breakthrough album “Night and Day” even topping the Official UK Albums Chart. The band was then awarded “Best British Group” at the prestigious BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards, and are the first band ever to have headlined at London’s O2 Arena for five consecutive years.Expect to rave to electronic dance music head-bangers like their latest hit “All Night”, or take it back to 2014 where it all began with band classics “Wild Heart” and “Can We Dance”. One thing’s for sure: this is one night you definitely don’t want to miss!

Love began in a loop, a spiral, a snake eating its own tail. Love closes overhead loud and rude, its odor seeping into skin until we repeat its name repeat its name repeat its name, turning frenzied in Dyrud’s and Donati’s musical circles, writing incantations with footsteps.We give it shape — Janson’s chant and Underhill’s moonstruck melodies that smell of 500 years ago — but shapes turn under the light and in the shadow — Emily Koh’s birdcall-like nursery rhymes will prove that much.Strip love down. Myriad forms of devotion: we’ll sing it all. We’ll keep running, obsessed, hearts skipping and pounding in time to how it all sounds. Come into the space, even if only for a minute. 

Movie soundtrack lovers assemble! West Winds presents Blockbusters LIVE! II, featuring the soundtracks of recent box office wonders such as Marvel Studio’s Avengers, Iron Man and Thor. Led by Music Director, ME6 Philip Tng, the band will also be bringing to you well-loved music from Frozen, E.T., Howl’s Moving Castle, Aladdin and Secret. Look forward to reliving your favourite movies and their soundtracks brought to life on a big screen accompanied by instrumental and vocal performances. This is a musical event that you don’t want to miss!ME6 Philip Tng, Band DirectorHong Junyang, ArtistTan Qinglun, Pan Flute SoloistPrincess Elizabeth Primary ChoirSengkang Green Primary ChoirOrchid Park Secondary ChoirSengkang Secondary ChoirProgrammeE.T. Adventure on Earth – John WilliamsLonely Shepherd – James LastChase – Dick LeeSecret – Jay ChouFrozen – Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Christophe BeckHowl’s Moving Castle – Joe HisaishiAladdin – Alan MenkenAvengers (Main Theme, Theme from Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, Thor - The Dark World) – AlanSilverstri, Brian Tyler, Danny Elfman 

The Singapore International Chinese Choral Festival is back with its 7th instalment! The festival is a ground-up initiative by Choral Association (Singapore) and has garnered support from the international Chinese choral community over the years. The congregation of overseas talents provides the opportunity for local choir groups to compete and perform on an international stage. Participants can also hone their craft and make new friends through exchanges with their overseas counterparts.Listen to close to 20 local and overseas choral groups, with participants from 4 to 80 years old. Appreciate the beauty of their voices and be enthralled by their performances. Visit http://bit.ly/ChiChoralFest for the line-up and performance schedule.

Formerly known as “A4”, the history of Opus Jam began in 1995 when the group’s founder Emmanuel Cappelaere met the American Gospel vocal group Acapella. He realised that their voices could express themselves with strength and greater intensity especially since voices were the only featured instruments. After 15 years of performance with 800 concerts and performances around the world, and five albums with over 35,000 copies sold, Cappelaere decided to broaden his musical horizon and enrich his arrangements. To do so, he created the sextet Opus Jam in 2012 at the Saint-Emilion with a wish also to remind the public that harmonised a cappella singing started in Europe. The group is supported by Ibrahim Maalouf, Didier Lockwood, Jean-François Zygel and other musicians.Now, Emmanuel Cappalaere (tenor), Julien Guilloton (bass), David-Alexandre Aquiba (beatboxing), Rémy Arenas (baritone), Nicolas Gabet (soprano) and Mathieu Becquerelle (tenor) present a combination of polyphony with a touch of humour and lightness, giving a new and unique spin on a cappella singing. Opus Jam are the proud holders of the Grand Prix of the Moscow Spring A Cappella 2017 festival.Motown Tribute Live (A Cappella cover by Opus Jam)Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas (A Cappella cover by Opus Jam)Motown & Soul Medley (A Cappella)Spotify WebsiteInstagramFacebook