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9). Highlights include<br />
the filmmaking process<br />
of Lizard on the Wall, a<br />
short film by acclaimed<br />
Singaporean filmmaker,<br />
K. Rajagopal, and an<br />
interactive exhibition by<br />
Singaporean artist Tan<br />
Biyun.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 28–Sept 9. Various times<br />
& venues. Admission through<br />
purchase of The O.P.E.N.<br />
Ticket/Pass on Sistic* and<br />
compulsory event registration at<br />
www.sifa.sg.<br />
Singapore<br />
International<br />
Festival of Arts<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
Themed “Enchantment”,<br />
the main festival season<br />
features various events<br />
and shows that reflect<br />
optimism in the face of a<br />
changing world. Highlights<br />
include Becoming Graphic,<br />
Singaporean graphic<br />
novelist Sonny Liew’s<br />
first ever illustration of<br />
a new graphic novel on<br />
stage; Henrico’s Farm,<br />
a contemporary film by<br />
acclaimed Filipino filmmaker<br />
Lav Diaz; and My<br />
Lai, performed by American<br />
string quartet Kronos<br />
Quartet, which recaptures<br />
the horrific massacre of<br />
Vietnamese civilians during<br />
the Vietnam War.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 28–Sept 9. Various times<br />
& venues. Free & ticketed from<br />
Sistic*. www.sifa.sg<br />
AUG<br />
Show Luo Crazy World<br />
Tour <strong>2017</strong><br />
Asia’s Mandopop Dance King Show Luo returns<br />
with a brand new world tour featuring a futuristic<br />
theme with dazzling visual effects and mesmerising<br />
performances. Fans can look forward to nearly 40<br />
songs across all his albums during the concert, as he<br />
takes on roles like music producer and choreography<br />
director for the tour.<br />
Aug 12. 8pm. Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention<br />
Centre. Tix: $88-$228 from Sistic*.<br />
Britney “Live” in<br />
Singapore<br />
Multi-platinum, Grammy<br />
Award-winning pop icon<br />
Britney Spears comes<br />
to Singapore for her first<br />
full-length concert. Having<br />
sold nearly 150 million<br />
records worldwide, catch<br />
the celebrated artiste<br />
perform hits like ‘Oops I<br />
Did It Again’, ‘Toxic’ and<br />
‘Baby One More Time’,<br />
accompanied by slick<br />
dance moves and sparkly<br />
costumes.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 30. 8pm. Singapore Indoor<br />
Stadium. Tix: $188–$568<br />
from Sports Hub Tix*.<br />
JULY<br />
Banks “Live” in<br />
Singapore<br />
Enigmatic alternative R&B<br />
star Jillian Rose Banks<br />
will be performing in her<br />
first-ever headline concert<br />
here. The Californian native<br />
captured the attention of<br />
fans with her compelling<br />
blend of smoky, seductive<br />
vocals, soul-baring lyricism<br />
and lush production.<br />
Working with producers<br />
such as Tim Anderson and<br />
Sohn in her sophomore<br />
record The Altar, expect to<br />
hear songs such as ‘Gemini<br />
Feed’ and ‘Trainwreck’.<br />
July 11. 8pm. Capitol Theatre,<br />
11 Stamford Road, Capitol<br />
Piazza. Tix: $98 from www.<br />
apactix.com; $120 at the door.<br />
www.facebook.com/Secret-<br />
SoundsAsia<br />
Cirque Du Soleil:<br />
Kooza<br />
Cirque du Soleil returns to<br />
Singapore with a production<br />
combining acrobatic<br />
performances with the art<br />
of clowning. Featuring an<br />
international cast from<br />
19 different countries<br />
performing to a soundtrack<br />
of jazz mixed with funk and<br />
Bollywood beats, the story<br />
follows “The Innocent” who<br />
represents the child within<br />
us, as he journeys through<br />
a kingdom of eccentric<br />
characters, electrifying<br />
thrills and surprises.<br />
July 13–Aug 13. Various times<br />
(The site opens an hour before<br />
show time). Under the Big Top<br />
Tent next to Marina Bay Sands.<br />
Tix: $88–$298 from Sistic*.<br />
The Great Wall:<br />
One Woman’s<br />
Journey<br />
Written by Singaporean<br />
playwright Jean Tay, this<br />
musical adaptation of a<br />
classical Chinese folklore<br />
follows the legendary<br />
story of Meng Jiang Nü as<br />
she brings the Great Wall<br />
down with tears for her<br />
dead husband. Helmed<br />
by Australian director<br />
Darren Yap, featuring UK<br />
composer David Shrubsole,<br />
and starring Na-Young<br />
Jeon, George Chan and<br />
Nathan Hartono. Performed<br />
in English with Chinese<br />
subtitles.<br />
July 14–30. Tue–Fri, 8pm; Sat,<br />
3pm, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. Drama<br />
Centre Theatre, National Library<br />
Building. Tix: $58–$128 from<br />
Sistic*. www.glowtapeproductions.com<br />
Grasshopper<br />
Music Walker<br />
Concert<br />
The Hong Kong Cantopop<br />
trio returns to Singapore<br />
with a brand new concert.<br />
Expect notable dance<br />
tracks from their 31-year<br />
career such as ‘Baby I’m<br />
Sorry’, ‘Broken Heart Club’<br />
and ‘Half a Heart’, that will<br />
have fans on their feet the<br />
whole night.<br />
July 22. 7pm. Singapore Indoor<br />
Stadium. Tix: $88–$198 from<br />
Sports Hub Tix*.<br />
AUG<br />
Music Bank World<br />
Tour<br />
Organised by South Korea’s<br />
public broadcaster KBS,<br />
the weekly Korean music<br />
programme returns with<br />
its 10th Music Bank World<br />
Tour. Hosted by former<br />
Music Bank emcees Park<br />
Bo Gum and Irene (from<br />
K-pop girl group Red Velvet),<br />
the star-studded line-up<br />
includes SHINee, CNBlue,<br />
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