Happenings - Arts

BOOKS

Men, Mountains & The Sea By Rony Zakaria

Photographer Rony Zakaria will talk about his second book, which looks at Indonesia's active volcanoes - of which there are more than 150 - and 80,000km coastline.

WHERE: Objectifs Lower Gallery, 155 Middle Road MRT: Bugis WHEN: Feb 1, 2 - 3.30pm ADMISSION: Free. Registration required INFO: objectifs.com.sg


CONCERTS

Yiruma Live In Singapore

Acclaimed pianist-composer Yiruma returns for a new concert. Expect to hear his signature tunes such as River Flows In You, Kiss The Rain, Love Me and May Be.

WHERE: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista WHEN: Feb 29, 8pm ADMISSION: From $88 INFO: sistic.com.sg

Another Journey Begins - Debut Concert Of The Concordia Quartet

Resound Collective presents the Concordia Quartet, Singapore's new professional string quartet, in their debut concert. Four prize-winning musicians - Edward Tan, Kim Kyu-ri, Matthias Oestringer and Theophilus Tan - will perform three masterpieces.

WHERE: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan Level 4, 107 North Bridge Road MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall WHEN: Feb 1, 8.15pm ADMISSION: From $28. Concessions available INFO: sistic.com.sg


DANCE

Springy Steps

Be invigorated by the energetic performances of the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre and learn basic steps from the dancers.

WHERE: Esplanade Forecourt Garden, 8 Raffles Ave MRT: Esplanade WHEN: Feb 1 & 2, 5 & 6pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: esplanade.com

Introduction To Romeo & Juliet

As a lead-up to the Singapore Dance Theatre's season opening of the full-length ballet, Introduction To Romeo & Juliet is for young ones to explore the world of ballet.

The tale is condensed into an hour-long special told through narration and dance.

WHERE: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade WHEN: Feb 15, 4pm ADMISSION: $14 INFO: esplanade.com


EXHIBITIONS (MUSEUMS)

The SPF200 Exhibition: Frontier Town To Safest City

Travel back to 200 years ago, when the Singapore Police were only a 12-man team, and find out how they have evolved to combat dynamic threats and keep Singapore safe and secure.

WHERE: Stamford Gallery and The Concourse, Level 1, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Bras Basah/Dhoby Ghaut WHEN: Feb 6 - May 17, 10am - 7pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: nationalmuseum.sg


THEATRE

The Lifespan Of A Fact

Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a sinking New York magazine. John D'Agata is the writer of a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy - an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact-check D'Agata's essay, they clash in a comedic yet gripping battle of facts versus truth. Featuring Ghafir Akbar, Janice Koh and Jamil Schulze. Directed by Daniel Slater.

WHERE: KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Fort Canning WHEN: From Feb 25, Mon - Fri: 8pm, Sat: 4pm & 8pm ADMISSION: From $35. Concessions available INFO: sistic.com.sg


COMEDY

Greg Larsen

Greg Larsen is an Australian comedian and writer who has written for and appeared on television shows. He has won awards for his live shows Fancy Boy Variety Show and True Australian Patriots at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

WHERE: The Merry Lion, Level 3, 8B Circular Road MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Feb 14 & 15, 8pm ADMISSION: $20 online & $30 walk-in INFO: sistic.com.sg

Lepak Live: Was-Wasan

Comedy duo Hafidz Rahman and Zuhairi Idris are back with a new comedy sketch show. Expect iconic characters such as Bonda Bedah, Mak Temah, Kiki and Shasha. Performed in Malay.

WHERE: Festive Arts Theatre, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk MRT: Tampines WHEN: Feb 21 (8pm) & Feb 22 (5pm & 8pm) ADMISSION: From $35 INFO: sistic.com.sg

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 24, 2020, with the headline Happenings - Arts. Subscribe