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From traditional inspirations to modern-day
evolutions, Huayi presents a colourful spread of programmes in celebration of
Chinese arts and artists. |
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So join us as Huayi takes off on Friday, 11
February, with an auspicious 9-Dragon Dance to usher in the Year of the
Rooster. |
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Huang Shu Jun (Taiwan) |
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11 & 12 Feb (Fri & Sat) Esplanade Recital
Studio $38 |
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Be charmed as this singer-songwriter
extraordinaire, who has penned many memorable hits, performs in this intimate
concert of original songs and light-hearted dialogues in his inimitable
amiable style. |
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Total Woman by Performance Workshop (Taiwan) |
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11 & 12 Feb (Fri & Sat) Esplanade Theatre $30,
$40, $50, $60 |
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Acclaimed playwright Stan Lai returns with this
brand new production that arrives hot from its world premiere in Taiwan.
Featuring three of Taiwan�s most accomplished actresses, this production
explores the tradition of xiang sheng and gender roles in a light-hearted
style that will surely be an entertaining treat for all! |
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Ménage à 13 by The Theatre Practice
(Singapore) |
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11 & 12 Feb (Fri & Sat) Esplanade Theatre
Studio $30 |
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Follow the laughter and tears of four lost souls
in their search for love in this play also written by Stan Lai that examines
freakish family ties and extramarital entanglement. Scandalous, outrageous and
deliciously irresistible! |
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A co-production of Esplanade and The Theatre
Practice |
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My Funny Valentine by Elaine Liu (Hong Kong) |
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14 & 15 Feb (Mon & Tue) Esplanade Recital
Studio $25 |
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Let Elaine Liu, one of Hong Kong 's premier jazz
vocalists, serenade you with her distinctly smoky voice. |
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Yang Xue Fei Solo Guitar Recital - East
meets West (China) |
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15 Feb (Tue) Esplanade Concert Hall $36 |
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Regarded as one of the world's master guitarists
who has captivated audiences from around the world. Don�t miss the Singapore
debut of this classical guitar virtuoso as she casts that same enchanting
spell over Singapore audiences. |
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Love in a Doggy Bag by McMuiMui Dansemble
(Hong Kong) |
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15 & 16 Feb (Tue & Wed) Esplanade Theatre
Studio $25 |
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For a quirky and tender exploration of two Chinese
girls searching for their roots, catch Love in a Doggy Bag. |
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Shen Wei Dance Arts (USA) |
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15 & 16 Feb (Tue & Wed) Esplanade Theatre 8pm
$30, $45, $60 |
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Be swept away by this Asian debut of a visually
stunning double-bill - Rite of Spring and Folding - that has enjoyed sold-out
seasons in the USA, Holland and Israel. |
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Guan Yin - Our Lady of Compassion by Brenda
Wong Aoki and Mark Izu (USA) |
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18 & 19 Feb (Fri & Sat) Esplanade Recital
Studio $25 |
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Be touched by the story of a boy whose life is
changed forever by his grandmother's tale, in Guan Yin (Our Lady of
Compassion). |
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Thunderstorm by Singapore Chinese Orchestra
(China, Singapore, USA, Malaysia) |
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18 Feb (Fri) Esplanade Concert Hall 7:30pm $20,
$30, $40, $60 |
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A concert opera adapted from acclaimed Chinese
novelist Cao Yu�s famous work Lei Yu, featuring a battleforce of luminaries
including Chinese talents Gao Man Hua and Wei Song, award-winning theatre
director Goh Ban Teck, with music composed by Mo Fan and performed by
Singapore Chinese Orchestra. A stirring production not-to-be-missed! |
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A co-production of Esplanade and Singapore Chinese
Orchestra |
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All That Shanghai Jazz (China/Hong Kong) |
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19 & 20 Feb (Sat & Sun) Esplanade Theatre $25,
$40, $60, $80, $100 |
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Relive Shanghai of the 30s with Big-Band-style
interpretations of favourite jazz tunes and Chinese oldies. The mood is set
with an eclectic blend of exotic mood lighting, slick choreography and video
projections. |
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Co-commissioned and co-produced by Esplanade and
Hong Kong Arts Festival. |
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Mu Gui Ying by Li Liuyi Drama Studio (China) |
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19 & 20 Feb (Sat & Sun) Esplanade Theatre
Studio $25 |
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A lyrical production of Peking Opera with a
contemporary twist by acclaimed Chinese director Li Liu Yi that transports you
to the inner world of Mu Gui Ying, the war heroine of many Chinese historical
novels and operas. |
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PLUS! Don't miss these FREE fringe events: |
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Look out for various film screenings and the very
colourful and animated Guangxi Puppet Troupe of China, while a stunning host
of guests including SK Poon, Ling Xiao and many others will usher in the New
Year in 'A Celebration of Spring '. |
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Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC's
authorised agents. |
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SISTIC hotline: (65) 6348 5555. For group bookings
please call: (65) 6828 8389. |
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A SISTIC booking fee applies for all tickets.
Latecomers will only admitted during suitable breaks/intermission. No
admission for infants in arms and children below six years old. Tickets are
required for all patrons. |
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Source:
www.esplanade.com |
Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts 2005
