“Dirty Dancing” Musical and Facebook Quiz Tickets Giveaway

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The movie Dirty Dancing was a phenomenal hit when it was released in 1987, starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Close to two decades later, the musical Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage  was staged in 2004 to sell-out audiences, a re-imagining of the film which was adapted for the stage by Eleanor Bergstein, the original writer for the movie screenplay.

The musical tells the story of Baby and Johnny, a pair of fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who meet one summer. The encounter

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Posted at 9am on 14/05/13 | no comments | Filed Under: Programmes & Promotions, Theatre

Talk: Nurturing the Arts, Fostering Communities – Growing the Arts Education Communities in Singapore

Are you interested in learning more about the relation between arts education and the communities in Singapore?

If your answer is YES, please come join us for a free Pre-Arts Education Conference talk organised by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and National Institute of Education (NIE) on 1 June 2013, 11am-1:30pm at the library@esplanade.

Leading arts educators and practitioners, Dr Eugene Dairianathan (NIE), Dr Lee Chee Keng (NIE) and Mr Lim Kok Boon (MOE) will speak about the power of arts education in fostering communities. They will also share about the upcoming Arts Education Conference (AEC) – Asia-Pacific Symposium on Music Education

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Posted at 11am on 13/05/13 | no comments | Filed Under: General Performing Arts, Programmes & Promotions

Singapore Dance Theatre Ballet Costumes Exhibition

Singapore Dance Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year!

To tie in with the company’s anniversary and World Book Day on 23 April 2013, library@esplanade presents Singapore Dance Theatre Ballet Costumes Exhibition as part of our “Celebrating Cervantes & Shakespeare” theme of displays from now to 31 May 2013. The exhibition showcases ballet costumes from the dance productions of Don Quixote pas de deux and Romeo & Juliet by Singapore Dance Theatre. Do check us out soon!!! :)

In addition, Singapore Dance Theatre will be putting up a 25th Anniversary Gala performance which features the best and most memorable pieces from the company’s repertoire on 31

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Posted at 4pm on 10/05/13 | no comments | Filed Under: Exhibitions

In Memoriam: Roger Ebert (1943 – 2013)

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Movie goers have long kept their eyes on his infamous thumbs. Thumbs up or down, Roger Ebert was a Film Critic not to be trifled with. Known for his blatant honesty when it came to critiquing a film, he was not one to be silenced. Despite losing his ability to speak after having part of his jaw removed due to cancer, Ebert’s opinions were always heard. He invited guests to read his reviews on his show Ebert Presents At the Movies and he continued writing for the

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Posted at 5pm on 05/04/13 | no comments | Filed Under: Film

A tribute to Christina Sergeant, local theatre director, actress and educator

Christina Sergeant (1955-2013) was a versatile theatre actress and director, and a beloved teacher. She was born in Massachusetts in the United States and graduated with a degree in Drama from the University of Houston, and studied mime for two years at the Ecole Internationale de Mimodrame Marcel Marceau. She met her Singaporean husband, Mr. B.K. Tan in Houston, Texas and moved to Singapore together with him in 1983.

After arriving in Singapore, she quickly gained footing in the local theatre scene. She co-founded the Actors Theatre Circle with theatre guru Shirley Smith from 1989-1995 and served as an artistic director

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Posted at 10am on 12/03/13 | no comments | Filed Under: Theatre

Le Noir Extravaganza

Our partner Base Entertainment Asia presents:

Le Noir

Fresh from a sold-out world-premiere season in Tokyo, LE NOIR brings a brand new circus spectacular to Singapore. Starring some of the most incredible acts on earth, LE NOIR features 20 of the world’s best circus professionals in a breathtaking display of balance, contortion, stamina, and aerial artistry.

An intimate, sensual affair, LE NOIR explores the darker side of life. The show presents a visual feast of white, red, and black, as the troupe evolves from the pure and beautiful white, to

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Posted at 1pm on 27/02/13 | no comments | Filed Under: Programmes & Promotions