8_Days__June_1_2017

JUNE 1– 8
82
8
DAYS
THEATRE
Tango
Pangdemonium presents
the world premiere of this
new play by Singaporean
playwright Joel Tan,
centred around two
same-sex parents and
their son, who have an
unpleasant encounter in
a Chinese restaurant that
spirals into a nationwide
controversy. Catch this
riveting 21st century fable
that asks urgent and
provocative questions
about love, tradition and
the complexities of family.
Directed by Tracie Pang,
starring Koh Boon Pin, Emil
Marwa, Lim Kay Siu and
Dylan Jenkins. Rating: R18
53A
THEATRE
The Bald Soprano
Presented by W!ld Rice’s young & W!ld division,
this play is a bold reimagining of playwright Eugene
Ionesco’s classic comedy about the tragedy of
language. As the six characters meet and engage in
conversation, sense and nonsense collide and reality
starts to break down as language loses all meaning.
Directed by Rodney Oliveiro, the cast includes Alison
Bickham, Melanie Bickham, Jasmine Blundell and
Dwayne Ng.
June 7–11. 8pm; extra 3pm shows on weekends. Drama Centre
Black Box, National Library Building. Tix: $30 (Preview),
$35 from Sistic*. www.wildrice.com.sg
(Homosexual theme).
Till June 4. Tue–Fri, 8pm; Sat,
3pm, 8pm; Sun, 3pm, 8pm
(June 4 only). Drama Centre
Theatre, National Library Building.
Tix: $25–$65 from Sistic*.
pangdemonium.com
24th Singapore
International
Piano Festival
Presented by Singapore
Symphony Orchestra, this
year’s theme, Fantasies &
Memories, celebrates the
vast creative resources
of the great composers
for the piano. A nostalgic,
emotional and uplifting
musical journey made all
the richer with illuminating
insights from four
internationally-renowned
virtuoso pianists Joseph
Moog, Wong Chiyan,
Hüseyin Sermet and
Stephen Kovacevich.
June 1–4. 7.30pm. Victoria
Concert Hall. Tix: $19–$86
from Sistic*. www.sso.org.sg
Hats Off to Led
Zeppelin
The official UK No.1 tribute
to the gods of rock and roll,
catch the tribute band as
they pay homage to English
rock band Led Zeppelin.
Having played with famous
bands like Queen, expect
hits like ‘Immigrant Song’,
‘Whole Lotta Love’ and
‘Stairway to Heaven’.
June 2. 8pm. Kallang Theatre.
Tix: $28–$68 from Sistic*.
Dazzling
Musicality: SCO
with George Gao
and Zhao Cong
Erhu virtuoso George Gao
will present a new age in
erhu music, performing
pieces infused with jazz,
rock, Middle Eastern and
Indian music elements.
He will also showcase his
virtuosity in his works, ‘Erhu
Capriccio No.5 – Nakhi
and No.3 – Dazzlement’;
while pipa musician Zhao
Cong will perform her
composition, ‘Apsaras on
the Silk Road’.
June 2–3. 8pm. Singapore
Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium,
1 Straits Boulevard. Tix:
$30–$70 from Sistic*. www.
sco.com.sg
Faure’s Requiem
In aid of the Lions Home for
the Elders, Singapore’s own
Vocal Associates Festival
Chorus presents this charity
Gala Concert featuring the
newly-formed orchestra,
Asia Virtuosi, comprising
many of the best
international artistes. Led
by Singaporean conductor
Joshua Tan Kang Ming,