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NOVEMBER 2006
Until 12 Nov
VISUAL ART: Singapore Biennale 2006
Organized by the National Arts Council of Singapore in partnership with the National Heritage Board of Singapore, Singapore Biennale 2006 opened to the public on 4 September 2006. This major international contemporary art exhibition features more than 80 artists and artist collectives from over 35 countries. BELIEF is the theme for Singapore’s first visual arts biennale. Through a diverse selection of international contemporary art practices, including artists from Singapore and its neighbouring regions, the Biennale sets out to create a reflection rather than a representation of contemporary art’s relationship with the subject of belief.
More information: call (65) 6837 9270
3 Nov-19 Nov
THEATRE: Notre Dame de Paris
Based on Victor Hugo’s tale of Quasimodo and Esmeralda, Notre Dame de Paris has been a phenomenal success since it was unleashed in the French-speaking world. It attracted over 7.5 million spectators, breaking box-office records in France, Canada, Spain, Italy, Russia, Belgium and Switzerland. The musical is the creation of lyricist Luc Plamondon and composer Richard Cocciante, who have both won numerous awards for their works.
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Showtimes: 8pm Tue-Fri; 3pm, 8pm Sat; 3pm Sun
Prices: $68-$298
Getting there: Kallang MRT Station
4 Nov-5 Nov
SPORTS: 59th Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament 2006
The SCC International Rugby Sevens is one of the world’s oldest club-level seven-aside rugby tournaments held annually since 1948. Described as the “Friendly Sevens”, it’s the premier international club tournament in the region, attracting top clubs from the Asia Pacific region, USA, Europe and Africa. Catch teams from New Zealand, Fiji, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. There is a Rugby 7s Village for food, drinks and souvenirs. Enjoy a weekend of fun in the sun with high-speed, world-class rugby action.
Venue: The Padang.
Showtime: 8am-6pm. Prices: Free
Getting there: City Hall MRT Station
More information: call (65) 6338 9271
12 Nov-17 Nov
SPORTS: Asian Poker Tour 2006
APT 2006 is an upscale 5-day knockout “No Limit Texas Hold’Em” poker tournament held in a luxury hotel ballroom in Singapore. The first international poker event ever staged in Asia, participants pay an entrance fee of USD$5000 to play for the guaranteed prize pool of USD$1 million.
Venue: Meritus Mandarin Hotel
Showtime: 9am
Prices: $20
Getting there: Somerset MRT Station
15 Nov-19 Nov
THEATRE: A Bedfull of Foreigners
A Bedfull of Foreigners is a comedy which ran for over 600 performances in the West End and its international success has equalled that, with productions worldwide in over a dozen languages. Written by Dave Freeman, one of UK’s brightest comedy writers, this hilarious play is set in a French hotel in a small village and the hotel runs a la Fawlty Towers. There are all the ingredients associated with fast-moving farce, mistaken identities, a double-booked bedroom, inefficient staff and hasty cover-ups. Seductions and confrontations run rampant throughout this funny play, which provides excellent entertainment suitable for the entire family.
Venue: Raffles Hotel, Jubilee Hall
Showtimes: Evening Shows 7pm; Matinee Shows 3pm
Prices: $250 (includes cocktails, dinner with wine, play and souvenir programme); $125, $100 (play and souvenir programme.
Getting there: City Hall MRT Station
More information: call (65) 6449 4855
21 Nov 2006-7 Jan 2007
STAMPS: It’s Christmas
Find out about the origins of Christmas celebrations, the legend of Santa Claus, and the tradition of sending Christmas cards and Christmas stamps, through a display of stamps from Singapore and around the world. You will have a better understanding and appreciation of the meaning of Christmas.
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore.
More information: call (65) 6337 3888 or visit www.spm.org.sg
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