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A sia Pac ifc Write rs And
Tr ansl ators A ssoc iation confe re nc e
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living with de s wong
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Direc tor’s Message
02 Featured
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liter ary arts talks
10 workshops
13 Fil m
20 music
24 Theatre
27 Visual arts
29 Other events
36Event Listings
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The I nspi re d I sl and:
a se rie s of emine nt
write rs from taiwan
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SFS Talki es @
THE ARTS HOUSE:
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Bi g eye s, b i g
minds - Singapore
I nte rnational
C hi ldre n' s Fi l m Fe stival
Information is accurate at the time of print and changes could have been made since.
For updates, please visit our website at www.theartshouse.com.sg
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Shop & Dine
At The Arts House
40 Chit- chat with Jolene Tan
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About The Arts House
Director’s Message Fresh from the success of our two major translation events in May
(the Literary Translation Boot Camp and Singapore International
Translation Symposium), we now turn our attention to bridging
cultures. It is not as lofty as it sounds. Rather, it takes the simple act of
listening and having a conversation. There is no better way to have
this exchange than through the realms of literature and the arts. Join
us as we seek to understand our neighbours better through through
two key programmes, CausewayEXchange and the Asia Pacific
Writers & Translators 7th Annual Conference.
We first started CausewayEXchange, or CEX, in 2010 with DMR
Productions. The aim was simple: to showcase artists and writers from
both Singapore and Malaysia, and to promote more collaborations
across the causeway. Each country takes turns to host every other
year, and the festival has since taken Singapore artists to Kuala
Lumpur and Penang. As CEX turns five this year, it is heartening
to know that audiences continue to want to be engaged in this
conversation. With 10 days of performances, exhibitions and events,
the festival promises to give us even greater insight into the psyche of
Malaysia (page 3 to 5).
In conjunction with CEX, our World Lit programme will also have a
Malaysian Writers Focus. We are very excited to welcome the muchloved cartoonist Lat; award-winning fiction, non-fiction writer and
poet Dina Zaman; and novelist Yangsze Choo, who made a splash
with her debut novel The Ghost Bride, among other writers. Make a
date with them as they take part in talks and workshops (page 7).
Equally exciting is the Asia Pacific Writers & Translators 7th Annual
Conference, which will be taking place in Singapore for the first
time this July (page 2). Held in Bangkok for the past couple of years,
the conference gathers writers and translators from Asia Pacific
and beyond together to compare notes, understand each other’s
writing culture and challenges, and connect. The theme this year is
'Bridging Cultures: Creative Writing and Literary Translation in Asia
Today', and will feature close to 100 writers and translators from
Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and many
more countries.
These programmes are only the tip of our effort to engage writers
and artists from the region as part of our intercultural conversations.
We invite you to join us as we strive to know our neighbours better
through the power of words and the arts.
See you at The Arts House!
William Phuan
Director
The Arts House
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ASIA pacific writers
and translators
association conference
Linda Jalvin
jointly presented by
AP WRITERS,
THE NATIONAL
BOOK DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL OF
SINGAPORE
and THE ARTS HOUSE
The Arts House
17 – 19 Jul, 9am – 6pm
To purchase tickets to the
conference and workshops as
well as to sign up for the poetry
slam, please visit apwriters.org
Suchen Christine Lim
Merlinda Bobis
Held for the first time in Singapore, the Asia Pacific Writers and
Translators Association Conference brings together poets, novelists,
short-story writers, translators of creative literature and those who’d
like to be published one day.
This year, the conference explores the theme ‘Bridging Cultures:
Creative Writing and Literary Translation in Asia Today’ with key
note addresses delivered by Singaporean author Suchen Christine
Lim on 17 July; Filipino author-playwright Merlinda Bobis on 18 July;
and controversial Australian author/translator Linda Jaivin on 19 July.
Join us for lively discussions about what make writers tick, creative
writing workshops with acclaimed international mentors and
readings by many of the authors.
There will also be many programmes for the public to enjoy and
participate in as well, including a Poetry Slam! Visit apwriters.org for
the full programme line up.
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CAuseway
exchange
2014
organised by DMR Productions and
Intermedia Global
In collaboration with The Arts House
13 - 22 Jun \ Tickets are available at dmr.eventclique.com
Celebrating 5 years of CEX with 10 days of original works by
inspirational artists from both sides of the causeway. Come and
let your senses feast on the exceptional, the extraordinary, and
the exhilarating.
presented by Kinabalu Merdu Sound
SERENADE MALAYSIA
Chamber \ 13 Jun, 8pm \ $20 Standard \ $10 Students
75 min with intermission
Serenade Malaysia presents a wide variety of music genres using
traditional instruments like tangunggak, sompoton, bungkau and
gendang. Their repertoire comprises English and international
songs, famous classic Malay songs by P. Ramlee and Saloma,
and traditional Sabahan tunes with a touch of jazz, headed by
bamboo saxophonist Philipus Jani. The orchestra has expanded to
more than 200 musicians and has performed at renowned music
festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival and Penang
World Music Festival.
presented by LEE WUSHU ARTS THEATRE
WUSHU MADNESS II
THE REALM BETWEEN
Chamber \ 19 Jun, 8pm \ $35 Standard, $20 Students \ 60 min
Lee Wushu Arts Theatre continues to stage their aesthetic journey of
reality versus surrealism as part of the company’s unique “martial
dance” identity in this impressive sequel. Wushu Madness II - The
Realm Between explores the beauty and the power of human spirit put together in a highly dynamic choreography with the interactive
stage lights that brings out the concept of contrast; light versus
shadow, black versus white, virtual versus reality.
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presented by SIFU Theatre Productions
NEVER EAT TOO MUCH
BEFORE RAPTURE
Play Den \ 20 Jun, 8pm \ 21 Jun, 3pm & 8pm \ 22 Jun, 3pm & 8pm
$20 \ 100 min without intermission
Never Eat Too Much Before Rapture (or NETMBR; pronunciation:
NET-TEM-BER) presents 100 minutes of interactive theatre. Inspired
by the Neo-Futurists Theatre Collective based in Chicago and New
York, the NETMBR members are eager to find out if a high-tempo
theatre experience like this would appeal to the local audience. All
the plays will be performed from a perspective of absolute honesty
– there will be no suspension or disbelief.
presented by theatrethreesixty
POST TRAUMATIC
SHOPPING & NOT
EVEN THE NIGHT HAS
SUCH GENTLE HANDS
(A double bill)
Play Den \ 13 Jun, 8pm \ 14 Jun, 3pm & 8pm \ 15 Jun, 3pm & 8pm
$20 \ 75 min without intermission
Confronted with situations much larger than themselves, two
individuals find uniquely different ways of carrying on despite the
sudden upheavals in their lives. And now that the dust has settled,
they are faced with the task of dealing with the choices that they
made. theatrethreesixty presents a double bill by the award-winning
duo: Desmond Sim (Singaporean) and Nandang Abdul Rahman
(Malaysian). The two monologues, playing on themes of coping,
keeping calm and moving on, are directed by Artistic Director
Christopher Ling in conjunction with CEX 2014.
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presented by Jada Art Reunion
SOLO EXHIBITION
BY TANG JUEY LEE
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Gallery \ 13 – 22 Jun, 10am – 8pm \ Free admission
Born in 1954 in Johor Bahru, Malaysian artist Tang Juey Lee is a
highly prolific painter. A special painting in the exhibition entitled
Friendship was specially commissioned for this occasion and has
significance for the artist. The painting bears both countries’ national
flowers: hibiscus, or "Bunga Raya", and Vanda “Miss Joaquim”. The
two species of intertwined flowers coupled with a row of perched
budgerigars compliments the scene and adds liveliness to the
harmony of the composition. The painting symbolises the long-term
cordiality and prosperity of an enduring friendship between two
countries where Tang spent many of his formative years.
presented by The Photographers Guild
SABAH: THE LAND
BELOW THE WIND
Screening Room \ 13 – 22 Jun, 10am – 8pm \ Free admission
Sabah: The Land Below The Wind is a collaborative work between
photographers from Singapore and Malaysia which features some
of the most amazing photos taken during a recent Borneo trip.
Supported by Sabah Tourism and guided by the locals, this project
gave these photographers a chance to experience the extraordinary
side of Malaysia – the people, the arts, and the culture.
presented by JAYSHREE RAMASAMY
SEED of Nature
Box Office Foyer \ 13 – 22 Jun, 10am – 8pm \ Free admission
Malaysian sculptor Jayshree is exhibiting nine figurines made
of grass which depicts various postures that represent the
environmental friendly “Earth Society”, and another nine made
of GI wire representing the rigid “Metal Society”, to show the
differences between these two “societies”. The idea came from
the artist’s concern about the current lifestyle and behaviour of the
society around her that seemed more static – inseparable from their
technologies and electronic devices.
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WORLD LIT:
MALAYSIAN FOCUS
Lat
Dina Zaman
Come meet Lat, the father of contemporary Malaysia cartoons, as
well as other notable Malaysian writers such as award-winning
non-fiction, fiction and poetry writer Dina Zaman, and up-andcoming novelist Yangsze Choo.
In conjunction with CausewayEXchange, The Arts House casts the
spotlight on writers from our neighbour Malaysia. Our World Lit
programme will celebrate the best of Malaysian literature and help
us gain a better understanding of our neighbours through their works.
Presenting a series of talks and panel discussions over three days,
you can look forward to meeting both established and emerging
Malaysian writers, including Lat. Best known for The Kampong Boy,
which has been translated and published worldwide and made
into an award-winning TV series, Lat will meet his fans and share
his insights on the art of cartoons.
Yangsze Choo
presented by
THE ARTS HOUSE
Blue Room & Screening Room
20 – 22 Jun
Various timings
Free admission by registration at
dmr.eventclique.com
A programme initiated by The Arts House, World Lit features writers from
around the world and provides a platform for these talents to discuss their
critically acclaimed works and interact with local readers. If you wish to be
featured, please email programmes@toph.com.sg
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NEW WORD ORDER FEATURING
JOLENE TAN
Photo: Dan Yeo, White Room Studio
presented by
EPIGRAM BOOKS and
THE ARTS HOUSE
Living Room
5 Jun, 7.30pm
Free admission by registration at
www.ticketmash.com.sg/nwo-jt
Read more about Jolene Tan
in an interview on page 42
Satirical and sympathetic, political and personal, Jolene Tan’s
debut novel A Certain Exposure traces the adolescences of twin
brothers Andrew and Brian, culminating in the explosive events
leading to Andrew’s tragic death. Praised as having “the feel of an
essential Singapore classic” by fellow author Sandi Tan, A Certain
Exposure, has proved to be a thought provoking and memorable
read. In this session of New Word Order, Jolene will be sharing
her experiences as a debut novelist, and her thoughts on the many
themes her novel raises.
This session is moderated by Kokila Annamalai, who heads the
Singapore chapter of We Can! End All Violence Against Women,
a global movement against gender violence.
About Jolene Tan
Jolene Tan was born and raised in Singapore. She has studied
at Cambridge University and Harvard Law School, and currently
works at AWARE, Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy
group. A Certain Exposure is her first novel.
A programme initiated by The Arts House, New Word Order seeks to
discover emerging talents in the literary arts scene and give voices to
new Singaporean writers and artistes who are exploring new ways of
approaching the written word. If you wish to be featured, please email
programmes@toph.com.sg
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presented by The ARts House
BOOK LAUNCH:
WINGS OF LIGHT
Chamber \ 3 Jul, 7.30pm \ Free admission
In his fifth book, Wings of Light author Cognose Solvere details
practical and profitable paths to lead the world out of crises – crises
arising from poverty and bankruptcy, and crises resulting from
overabundance and decadence. With clear objectives and methods
to keep us endlessly and constructively busy. He argues that only then
can we mitigate hardship, avoid corruption, and infighting.
Wings of Light shows the ways of using simple words in both
Chinese and English to answer important questions in concise
form. It seeks to provide a platform, spanning physical spaces and
the virtual Internet, for all to enjoy and learn, be encouraged and
inspired to compose, translate and design into performances. By
sharing, learning and collaborating with others, we can become
more appreciative of others.
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presented by Monsters Under The Bed and
The Arts House
Monster Under
the bed writing
workshops
SPECULATEINK:
URBAN FANTASY
Chamber & Living Room \ 2 – 4 Jun, 10am – 5pm
$380 \ Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
Step into the world of fantastical musings where things out of this
world can happen just right around the corner. This three-day
workshop designed for secondary school students will result in
the production of an original urban fantasy story for each student.
The stories will be compiled into a special anthology that will be
printed and presented. Not only will the attendees walk away with a
certificate of completion, they will have a whole lot of inspiration at
the end of the workshop.
MONSTER HUNTINK
Living Room, Council Room & Earshot \ 5 – 7 Jun, 10am – 1pm
$280 \ Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
The Monster Hunters are back again! Lace up your boots and pack
your bags ’cause we will be trekking across treacherous terrains,
delve into uncharted territories to hunt us a monster.
Monster HuntINK is a three-day workshop targeted at primary
school students raring to take a trip on the wild side! Monsters
have long dominated the human imagination, from huge dragons
to secret werewolves, and they are powerful metaphors for our fears
and hopes. In this fun holiday workshop, we encourage children to
follow in the footsteps of famous hunters.
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presented by The Thistle Bindery and
The Arts House
A BOOKBINDING
CAUSE: MASTERCLASS
Council Room \ 28 Jun, 10.30am – 5.30pm
$150 per participant \ Contact thethistlebindery@gmail.com for registration
The Thistle Bindery is a craft-oriented book arts practice that
focuses on outreach, research and conservation of bookbinding.
The inaugural workshop in the Masterclass Series will introduce the
limp binding technique. This technique has been used in Europe
for centuries to protect books. Today, it is also applied widely for
conservation purposes. This Masterclass will show you how the
technique can also be used creatively depending on the materials
and ornamentation. Bookbinders of all levels, including beginners
are welcome.
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IS K
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SHAKESPEARE
presented by The Arts House
supported by British Council
We continue the Bard’s birthday celebrations well into June and July
with a slew of special screenings of film adaptations of his work. Catch
films such as Shakespeare Wallah and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Stay tuned to find out the rest of the film titles we will be showing – to
be revealed soon! Visit our website at www.theartshouse.com.sg to find
out more.
About William Shakespeare
Born in April 1564, William Shakespeare was an English poet,
playwright, and actor. Though respected in his day, his reputation and
popularity only rose to present heights in the 19th century. He produced
the bulk of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays
were mainly comedies and histories, after which he turned to writing
tragedies. His last phase produced his tragicomedies, or romances, and
collaborations with other playwrights. His plays remain highly popular
today and, having been translated into every major living language, are
studied and performed around the world.
Screening Room \ 21 Jun – 24 Jul
Free admission by registration at www.ticketmash.sg/bitbb-shakespeare
Shakespeare In Singlish
Instagram submission showcase
In April, we called for submissions of 30-second clips of you and your friends performing a short excerpt
of any of Shakespeare's plays "translated" into Singlish. Catch our favourite picks that will be shown
before the start of each Shakespeare's film screening this June and July.
SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED:
PANEL DISCUSSION
ON WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE
21 Jun, 5.30pm
Join us for a panel discussion on one of the most quoted authors of
all time, William Shakespeare. You might or might not know you
names
haveto
beenupdate
quoting words and phrases coined by the Bard in your
daily life.
"For goodness sake" - Henry VIII
"Neither here not there" – Othello
"Mum's the word" - Henry VI, Part II
We will be exploring the impact of his works and how relevant his
works are in Singapore. The panel will include Assistant Professor
Warren Liew and Assistant Professor Angus Whitehead.
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A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
26 Jun, 7.30pm \ 23 Jul, 7.30pm
Director / Writer: Michael Hoffman
Cast: Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfieffer, Christian Bale
1999 \ US \ 108 min \ TBC
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a 1999 romantic comedy directed
by Michael Hoffmann with an all-star cast that made up of Michelle
Pfeiffer, Christian Bale, Kevin Kline and Rupert Everett. Possibly one
of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage, the story revolves
around the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of
amateur actors who are controlled by the fairies living in the forest
in which the play is set.
SHAKESPEARE WALLAH
27 Jun, 7.30pm \ 24 Jul, 7.30pm
Director: James Ivory
Writer: Trevor Nunn, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Cast: Imogen Stubbs, Toby Stephens, Helena Bonham-Carter
1965 \ India \ 120 min \ PG
Shakespeare Wallah is about the story of a travelling family theatre
troupe of English actors in India who travelled around towns and
villages giving performances of Shakespearean plays. The 1965
Merchant Ivory Productions was written by two-time Academy
Award-winning screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
The movie is loosely based on real-life actor-manager Geoffrey
Kendal who delivered Shakespeare performances throughout India
in the 1940s and 1950s.
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THE INSPIRED
ISLAND: A
SERIES OF
EMINENT
WRITERS
FROM TAIWAN
《他们在岛屿写作》
文学大师系列
co-presented by
SIM University and
Fisfisa Media Co Ltd
in collaboration with
THE ARTS HOUSE
The Inspired Island: A Series of Eminent Writers from Taiwan recorded
the creative soul of six maestros in literature including Lin Hai-yin, Zhou
Meng-tieh, Yu Kwang-chung, Zheng Chou-yu, Wang Wen-xin, Yang Mu
with cinematic narrative and stylistic images by five outstanding directors,
namely Yang Li-chou, Cheng Tsun-shing, Chen Hwai-eng, Lin Jing-jie and
Wen Chih-yi. The combination of literature with sights and sounds formed
the most important literary documentary in Taiwan. UniSIM Centre for
Chinese Studies and Fisfisa Media Co Ltd are proud to present this series of
literary movies to our Singapore audience.
This event is sponsored by Spotlight Taiwan Project (special patron Dr Samuel
Yin) in collaboration with TAIPEI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN SINGAPORE.
《他们在岛屿写作》系列电影展现六位台湾文学大师，包括林海音、周梦蝶、
余光中、郑愁予、王文兴、杨牧的创作灵魂，由五位精锐导演，杨力州、陈传
兴、陈怀恩、林靖杰、温知仪以电影叙事手法与影像风格，记录与诠释文学的
心跳与电影的电光火石，是２１世纪台湾文坛最重要的文学记录，也是影坛
最深刻的文学电影。新跃大学新跃中华学术中心与目宿媒体很荣幸将这一系
列电影呈现给新加坡文学电影爱好者。
此放映会获得台湾文化光点计划的赞助（特别赞助人尹衍樑博士）及驻新加
坡台北代表处的支持。
Screening Room \ 1 – 3 Jun
Free admission with registration \ Please e-mail uccs@unisim.edu.sg your
name, contact number, no. of seats required and name of film.
TOWARDS THE
COMPLETION OF
A POEM 朝向一首诗的完成
1 Jun, 7pm
Director: Wen Chih-yi 温知仪
Cast: Yang Mu杨牧
2011 \ Taiwan \ 75 min \ In Chinese with English subtitles \ PG
Towards the Completion of a Poem rides along with the recitation
of Yang Mu, unfolding the exploration towards a vast literary
career. From the hesitant young man at National Hualien Senior
High School, the college student debating and learning by the
Dadu Mountain in Taichung, the researcher dedicated to the
studies of ancient English out of persistence and curiosity at the
University of Iowa, the writer comfortably absorbing western,
Chinese and Taiwanese cultural resources trying to create his
literary works, to the poet who is determined to work on rhyme
and imagination meticulously; these moments amaze us more
deeply when we read Yang’s works once again.
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THE UNTRAMMELED
TRAVELER逍遙遊
1 Jun, 8.45pm
Director: Chen Hwai-eng 陈怀恩
Cast: Yu Kwang-chung 余光中
2011 \ Taiwan \ 75 min \ In Chinese with English subtitles \ PG
The Untrammeled Traveler follows the footsteps of Mr. and Mrs. Yu
Guang-zhong, exploring the poet’s nostalgia, literary inspiration,
writing style and interaction with the literary circle. How he lived
through those days when Western and Chinese thoughts were
drastically exchanged, how he found his own voice, and how his
life always consists of influential thoughts and vigorous sentences, is
also seen in the film. The film also documents Yu, who chose to settle
in Xizi Bay on the south of the island, with his wife accompanying
each other in peace.
THE COMING OF
TULKU 化城再來人
2 Jun, 1pm
Director: Cheng Tsun-shing 陈传兴
Cast: Chou Meng-tieh 周梦蝶
011 \ Taiwan \ 163 min \ In Chinese with English subtitles \ PG
The Coming of Tulku cites the anecdotes of Buddhist classics, referring
to a whole lifetime by the allusion of one day in the life of Chou
Meng-tieh. Chou’s thoughts, meditations, and writings are reflected
in his everyday life. By reproducing the atmosphere of the old Wu
Chang Street, and the loneliness he faced at his bookstand, Chou
pondered over the changes and inspirations brought by the suffering
of various ailments. Several migrations and contemplations in life
eventually lead to the realisation of enlightenment and affection that
he should be both loyal to Buddha and his loved ones.
THE MAN BEHIND
THE BOOK 寻找背海的人
3 Jun, 2pm
Director: Lin Jing-jie 林靖杰
Cast: Wang Wen-xin 王文兴
2011 \ Taiwan \ 103 min \ In Chinese with English subtitles
NC16 (Some coarse language)
By keeping track of a young novelist, The Man behind the Book is
connecting the various pieces of Wang Wen-xin’s literary career. From
the dense rows of book shelves in the library to the unevenly linedup trees and forked roads, his sharp sensitiveness to art and personal
opinions, just like sculpting the core of spirituality, translates thoughts
into signals precisely, and eventually turns them into words. Wang Wenxin is a figure in the literary circle who worships words like religion,
treats writing valuably, and exchanges deepness with slowness.
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MIDDLE
EAST
_
M o v ie N i g h ts
co-presented by NUS MIDDLE
EAST INSTITUTE and
THE ARTS HOUSE
Screening Room \ 11 & 12 Jun, 7.30pm
Free admission \ Registration at www.mei.nus.edu.sg
DIVINE INTERVENTION
11 Jun, 7.30pm
Director & Writer : Elia Suleiman
Cast: Elia Suleiman, Manal Khader and George Ibrahim
2002 \ Palestine \ 90mins \ Drama| Romance | Comedy \ Arabic and
Hebrew with English subtitles \ Rating: TBA
Divine Intervention, or Yadon Ilaheyya, may be described as a surreal
comedy. The film consists largely of a series of briefly interconnected
vignettes, with mainly records of the life of a Palestinian living in
Nazareth, whose girlfriend lives several checkpoints away in the
West Bank city of Ramallah. One lyrical section that features a
beautiful sunglasses-clad Palestinian woman (played by Manal
Khader) whose passing by not only distracts all eyes, but whose gaze
causes Israeli military checkpoint towers to crumble. The director
features prominently as the film's silent, expressionless protagonist in
an iconic and powerfully moving performance has been compared to
the work of Buster Keaton, Jim Jarmusch and Jacques Tati. The film is
noted for its minimal use of dialogue, its slow pace and repetition in
behavior by its characters.
PRIVATE
12 Jun, 7.30pm
Director : Saverio Costanzo
Cast: Mohammad Bakri, Lior Miller, Areen Omari, Tomer Ruso, Hend Ayoub
2005 \ Palestine \ 90mins \ Drama \ Arabic, English and Hebrew with
English subtitles \ Rating: TBA
Mohammad, his wife and their five children live in a large, isolated
house located halfway between a Palestinian village and an Israeli
settlement. The house, in the crossfire of the two sides, is a strategic
lookout point that the Israeli army decides to seize, confining the
family to a few rooms downstairs in daytime, and a single room at
night. Mohammad refuses to leave this home, which is reinforced by
his principles against violence, decides to find a way to keep his
family together in the house until the Israeli soldiers move on. This film
is partly based on a true story.
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presented by The Tropical Literature & Art Club
and The Arts House
TROPICAL LITERATURE
& ART CLUB TALK
SERIES 热带雅聚:
ILO ILO《爸妈不在家 》
Screening Room \ 6 Jul, 2.30pm
Director: Anthony Chen
2013 \ 99 min \ Rating: PG13
Free admission
Set in the mid-1990s Singapore during the Asian Financial Crisis,
Ilo Ilo chronicles the relationship between a family of three and
their newly arrived Filipino maid, Teresa. The entire family needs
to adapt to the presence of this stranger, which further threatens
their already strained relationship. Still, Teresa and Jiale, the young
and troublesome boy she cares for, soon form a bond. Their unique
connection continues to develop and soon she becomes an unspoken
part of the family.
《爸妈不在家》是陈哲艺执导的电影，影片讲述爸爸（陈天文饰）为保住饭碗
心力交瘁，怀孕的妈妈（杨雁雁饰）为公事和家事两头忙，顽皮的小孩家乐（许
家乐饰）对菲佣泰利（安吉莉芭雅妮饰）诸多刁难，被爸妈忽视的家乐与泰利
由冲突，生疏逐渐培养出深厚的感情。 然而1997年的一场金融风暴改变了这
家庭，而一场慢慢形成的家庭风暴，也悄悄笼罩着这个家。
《爸妈不在家》 得
第66届坎城影展金摄影机奖和第50届金马奖最佳剧情片，也是新加坡首都获
得坎城奖项的电影。
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LIVING WITH DES WONG
Graduating with honours from the Paris Conservatory under
legendary musicians, award-winning Michel Legrand continued
a distinguished career performing and writing in classical,
contemporary, film, and jazz genres, among others. He began
to sing atop his piano work in 1964, becoming one of the most
inimitable sing-and-play musicians known to the world. Join
Singapore-based musicians Des Wong and Serena Sharrock as
they present to you the magic that is Michel Legrand.
About Des Wong
Des Wong is among Singapore's foremost sing & play musicians,
specialising in song re-interpretation in the musical theatre and jazz
genres. Classically trained from the age of two, he is a recognisable
pupil of renowned pedagogues Jean Callaghan, Amanda Colliver,
Sylvia Khoo, and Peggy Tan. Des is also first in the world to record on
the harp ukulele, a precious instrument that has been overlooked by
musicians over the past century.
presented by
The Arts House
Living Room
2 Jun, 8pm – 9pm
$10
Tickets are available at
The Arts House box office.
About Serena Sharrock
Hailing from Canada, Serena Sharrock is a multi-instrumentalist and
vocalist. She has been a soloist with the Harry Ainaly Jazz Choir,
University of Alberta Mixed Chorus, Edmonton Musical Theatre,
Acoustica Kuwait, Singapore Celebration Chorus, and The Ukuladies
Singapore. She is Des’s musical partner, performing together at
venues such as The Esplanade Concourse.
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LIVING WITH ClARA,
ROBERT AND JOHANNES
Veda Lin
Siew Yi Li
presented by
The Arts House
Living Room
7 Jul, 8pm – 9pm
$10
Tickets are available at
The Arts House box office.
Beatrice Lin
Living With brings you into the centre of the love story of one of
Romantic period's most famous married couple – Clara and Robert
Schumanns – and the former’s relationship with Johannes Brahms.
Clara was the tireless champion of her husband's music. But
unbeknownst to many, besides being an acclaimed piano virtuoso of
her time, Clara too was an accomplished composer.
In 1853, a 20-year old Brahms became acquainted with the
Schumanns. Their steadfast friendship was to take a different turn
when Robert had to be admitted into an asylum after a failed suicide
attempt. In the difficult time which followed and even beyond Robert's
death in 1856, Clara seek much comfort from Brahms who stood in
to help the widow and mother of eight. The two were caught in an
intricate relationship, an intimacy bounded by mutual admiration and
devotion which sparked much controversy.
But speculations and debate aside, may the richness and intensity
of their relationships be told through the evening's selection of music
performed by Veda Lin, Siew Yi Li and Beatrice Lin.
The longest running series programmed by The Arts House, Living with is a
series of one-hour performances held on the first Monday evening of each
month centred around the piano or on piano music. Established and aspiring
musicians who are looking to perform in an intimate space may email your
proposals to programmes@toph.com.sg
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ALPHABET SERIES PRESENTS
LETTER K AND L – KISSES
AND LOVE Part I
Our 2014/2015 season opens with a recital of love songs and
anniversaries. Taking centre stage are the works of Richard Strauss,
one of the greatest of lieder composers, as we celebrate the 150th
anniversary of his birth. Join us as we pay tribute to Stephen Foster
and Giacomo Meyerbeer, two once celebrated but now largely
forgotten composers who died 150 years ago. This evening, we also
remember two other important song composers, Joseph Marx and
Marc Blitzstein, who died 50 years ago.
presented by
The sing song club
and The Arts House
A collaboration between The Arts House and The Sing Song Club,
The Alphabet Series is a showcase of a series of 26 recitals based
on every letter of the alphabet. Started in 2012, the series spans five
years as it aims to promote the genre of art songs.
$15 (Concession for students,
NSFs and senior citizens).
Blue Room
12 Jul, 7.30pm
$20
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg.
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presented by Proscenium Productions
in collaboration with The Arts House
TWO BLIND MICE
Play Den \ 26 & 27 Jun, 7pm \ 28 June, 5pm
$50; $25 (Concession for students and senior citizens)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg.
This adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot deals with
the undertones of madness from a childlike perspective. While
the characters and situations are the same as in the original play,
the wait is addressed from a different point of view. It’s the “wait”
that each one of us experiences every day since childhood. Our
characters grow in age as the play progresses and so does their
“waiting” for Godot. The contemporary tones of the play are strictly
limited to the props and accessories used. However their resourceful
use gives the play its timeline, they create a setting, and they amplify
the undertones. We follow the Grips style of theatre for this play - our
characters start as children and grow in to teenagers.
presented by Elina Lim with Pinball Collective
In collaboration with The Arts House
FLoating Bones
Play Den \ 5 & 6 Jul, 2pm \ 3 – 5 Jul, 8pm
$25; $18 (Concession for students and senior citizens)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
Directed by Elina Lim, featuring Lim Kay Siu and Bridget Lachica,
Floating Bones is a double bill of two one-act plays: Floathouse 1001
by Cultural Medallion-winner Han Lao Da, and Dragon Bone by
Quah Sy Ren. These originally Chinese-language plays have been
translated to English by award-winning translator Jeremy Tiang.
Floathouse 1001 offers a glimpse of a dystopian future –Singapore,
finding it has no land for its ageing population, places them in pods
at sea. Trapped in this enclosed space, three old people are driven
half-mad but what happens when the inhabitants of Floathouse 1001
decide to rebel?
Dragon Bone is a dream play, a collage of memories and impressions.
A schoolboy attends his mother’s funeral; a refugee from a nameless
land discovers that her lover is not who he seems; a train passenger
finds himself seated next to a beautiful woman. Can we trust our
senses? And ultimately, to whom do we owe our loyalty to?
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CELEBRATE DRAMA!
2014
presented by
Singapore Drama
Educators
Association
In collaboration with
The Arts House
The Arts House
25 & 26 Jul, 10am – 7pm
$80 for all workshops,
$25 for all performances
(Concession for students, NSF,
senior citizens, and
SDEA members.)
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg
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Celebrate Drama! is a local youth and community festival presented
by Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA). In the 8th year
running, the theme for Celebrate Drama! 2014 is YOUTH Take On
Local Literature. This festival brings together the combined efforts
of teachers, artists, youths and the community who do interesting
and meaningful work with drama. Facilitators include celebrated
local playwright Haresh Sharma, young emerging talent Faith
Ng, as well as theatre favourites like Matt Grey and Sean Tobin to
name a few. This year, workshops and performances will use lesserknown Singaporean literary works as a stimulus to learn new drama
skills and deepen their understanding of drama processes. SDEA
encourages youths not only to view each other's works but also to
collaborate in workshops, make new friends, and have meaningful
dialogues with each other about drama and local literature.
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PRINT GALLERY SERIES
Ángel Boligán:
Introspective of the
Outside World
presented by
THE ARTS HOUSE
supported by
SINGAPORE
ENVIRONMENT
COUNCIL
sponsored by
Embassy of Mexico
in Singapore
curated by
BRUNO NAVARRO
official magazine
ArtRepublik
With a unique technique that combines pencil and watercolour;
Ángel Boligán’s talent involves the viewer without using any text,
reaching its full expression within the histories contented in each
of his artworks and their messages of great social value. For his
first exhibition in Asia, a selection of 36 award-winning cartoons
has been carefully composed in order to raise awareness on 5
fields: healthy life, ecology, new technologies, men household
chore integration and humour. Ángel Boligán is one of the most
awarded graphic artists in the world, holding more than 140
international awards.
Print Gallery
21 May – 29 Jun, 10am – 10pm
Free admission
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The Arts House Visual Arts Scheme supports emerging Singapore visual
artists as well as exhibitions that raise awareness of social causes. Selected
proposals are given free exhibition space at the Print Gallery. Please email
your proposals to programmes@toph.com.sg
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presented by National Heritage Board and
Asian Civilisation Museum as part of the
Singapore Heritage Festival
RIVER NIGHTS
ACM Green and Empress Place \ 18 & 19 Jul, 7pm
Free admission
Immerse yourself in the convergence of cultures at the Asian
Civilisations Museum during Singapore Heritage Festival 2014. With
the Singapore River as a backdrop, indulge in a colourful night-time
extravaganza featuring open-air performances and activities for the
whole family.
Enjoy spectacular music and dance from across Asia at The Stage;
chill out with swings, snacks, or a picnic mat at Linger Point; snap
a photo with loved ones at Flirting Point; or peruse top-notch wares
and yummy treats along Craft Bay. At Kids Point, families can get
their hands dirty exploring the midnight treasure hunt, go night-time
fishing on dry land, and take part in fun crafts and games.
The ACM’s friendly museum guides and staff will help you explore
the Galleries during our late night opening.
co-presented by Paperbear Productions and
The Arts House
BIG EYES, BIG
MINDS – SINGAPORE
INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN’S FILM
FESTIVAL
Screening Room \ 1 Jun, 6 – 8 June \ 10am – 6pm
$12.90 \ Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg.
Tickets are required for children aged 1 year and up.
Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The 4th edition of Big Eyes, Big Minds – Singapore International
Children’s Film Festival is showcasing 60 of the best films for kids
from around the world! All films are lovingly curated to engage,
enrich and inspire. The festival is recommended for kids 2 to 18
years old.
Don’t miss this exciting film festival where children and their parents
share wonderful films that will give them much to think and talk
about together.
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SCUM CINEMA:
FOR YOUR HEIGHT ONLY
Screening Room \ 27 Jun, 8.30pm
Free admission by registration at scumcinema@gmail.com
Director: Eddie Nicart
Cast: Weng Weng, Yehlen Catral, Carmi Martin
1974 \ 87 min \ Philippines \ PG \ In Tagalog with English subtitles
For the month of June, SCUM Cinema explores the bizarre world of
Filipino exploitation movies. Catch the cinematic fruits of this fertile
period in B-movie history with For Your Height Only! The movie
speaks about Mr. Giant who has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van
Kohler, and is planning to use the Doctor's invention, the N-bomb, to
hold the world a hostage. The only one who can foil Mr. Giant's evil
scheme is pint-sized super spy, Agent 00.
co-presented by Singapore Film Society and
The Arts House
SFS Talkies @ The Arts
house: DANCING CAT
Screening Room \ 28 & 29 Jun, 7.30pm
Director: Yun Ki-hyoung
2011 \ 76 min \ South Korea \ Documentary
In Korean with English subtitles \ Rating: PG
$12; $10 (Concession for students and senior citizens)
$8.50 (Singapore Film Society members)
Along the residential streets of South Korea, a poet and a director
noticed stray cats in their neighbourhood, and it seems to them that
the cats have a story to tell. They began observing these cats on
a daily basis and the stories of their feline neighbours began to
unfold. Cats roam the peripheries of the country and are perceived
as dangerous or unhygienic. This documentary delves into the lives of
stray cats in South Korea, with the hope of telling their long neglected
stories. The documentary won awards at the 11th Seoul Independent
Documentary Film & Video Festival, and the 3rd DMZ Korean
International Documentary Festival.
presented by EmancipAsia Ltd
MODERN DAY SLAVERY
FILM FORUM
Screening Room \ 25 Jul, 7.30pm & 9.30pm \ 26 Jul, 7.30pm & 9pm
Free admission \ Contact Sylvia.lee@emancipasia.org for more information.
Through the powerful films featured in the Modern Day Slavery Film
Forum, come learn more about the issues and challenges of human
trafficking and the modern day slave trade, a global crime against
humanity which generates an annual profit of US$32 billion (SGD40
billion). The featured films include Anonymously Yours, Enslaved, The
Day My God Died, and Fatal Promises.
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presented by CELINA KIMBLE
CELINA KIMBLE
EP LAUNCH
Play Den \ 8 Jun, 8pm
$10; $7 (Concession for students, senior citizens and The Arts House
members) \ For tickets enquires please contact celinakimble@gmail.com
Celina Kimble, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, has launched
her new EP single in February 2014. A compelling dance track,
Illusion, in her EP reveals her new direction – with new production
values, new stories, and a new sound. The EP comprises of 6 tracks
that infuses electronic and rock music into pop. Join her as she
presents her songs from the EP in an honest, stripped-down rendition.
Expect an intimate and cozy evening featuring her soulful vocals and
heartfelt lyrics.
presented by Flute Festival Singapore
Celebrity Concert
Series / 1st Flute Camp
Singapore
Living Room \ 13 – 15 Jun
Day Pass: 10am – 5.30pm \ Concert: 8pm – 9:30pm
Day Pass: $30 \ Concert: $30
Tickets and program details are available at www.flute.com.sg
The amazing worldwide phenomenon Denis Bouriakov, Principal
flute of the New York Metropolitan Opera, will be performing in
three concerts in the new Celebrity Concert Series and teaching in
the 1st Flute Camp Singapore.
presented by Faust International Youth Theatre
PERCIVAL THE
PERFORMING PIG
Play Den \ 1 Jun, 7pm
$22; $17 (Concession for students, children aged 6 and above)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
Join members of the Faust International Youth Theatre’s TTS Ensemble
in a quirky and entertaining tale of Percival the Performing Pig.
Written by Dilys Owen, this charming story features a lovable pig
that has a special talent. Scouted by Hiram J Potter, Percival is taken
to London for a starring role in the Grand Opera. The high life,
however, is not all glamorous. Having missing his friends back
home, he devises a scheme to get back to the farm. There is one big
hurdle… will the show go on? This fun, light-hearted production is
suitable for families.
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ERNIE’S INCREDIBLE
ILLUCINATIONS
Play Den \ 3 Jun, 5pm & 7.30pm
Approximately 60 min without intermission
$22; $17 (Concession for students and children aged 18 and below)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
Join cast members aged four to 16 as they bring to life the story of the
astonishing imaginings of young Ernie who has been causing chaos
for his family. Ordinary events are turned into something rather
extraordinary when Ernie is involved. Be it doing his homework,
a trip to the fair with Auntie May, and even a ‘boring’ visit to the
library, are all transformed into wild and amusing adventures that
will bring the audience on a rollercoaster ride of entertainment. As
Ernie’s ‘condition’ is examined by a rather sceptical doctor, he too
is captured by the amazing world of Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations.
This production is suitable for families.
presented by Singapore I-Lien Drama Society
THAT FATEFUL NIGHT
Play Den \ 6 Jun, 8 pm \ 7 Jun, 3 pm & 8 pm
$20 \ Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
That Fateful Night revolves around three men, a woman and a ghost.
One night in 1963, three men and a woman are arrested and locked
up in a cell. They are suspected of being pro-communist. During the
process they suspected each other as the culprit. Later, some of them
got possessed by the spirit of a Dalforce fighter who told them the
history and the sacrifices of these groups of citizen soldiers who have
fought so hard to protect Singapore during the Japanese invasion
but they have now been forgotten by history.
presented by Hemant Aneja
TRANSITION
Film Gallery \ 3 – 15 Jun, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
Artist Hemant Aneja tries to bring the theme of transition alive in a
series of pictures taken across the world – from Versailles in France
to Machu Picchu in Peru, and Salvador in Brazil. All the pictures
are in their unedited form and depict beautiful transitions captured
across different equipment, camera settings, and most importantly
natural elements.
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presented by Benedict Sin
LIVELONDON
Film Gallery \ 18 – 29 Jun, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
Benedict Sin’s first solo exhibition – LiveLondon – invites you to feel
the pulsating energy, vibe and life of the streets of London. These
photographs explore the virtues by capturing Londoners at both
work and play in one of the greatest cities in the world.
presented by CAts of the world
Cats of the World
Photo Exhibition
Print Gallery \ 2 – 27 Jul, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
Into its eighth year, this popular annual exhibition features photos
of cats in their element around the world. Visitors can also view
the cats-inspired artworks by local artists which are sold at S$100
each to raise funds for Cat Welfare Society. Don’t miss the Saturday
Purrzaar Markets on 5, 12 and 19 July 2014 (11am to 6pm) that
celebrate cats and craftsmanship! Expect close to 20 vendors selling
a range of quirky cat-related lifestyle merchandise.
co-presented by Shivaji Das and Yolanda Yu
Flowing with
the meandering
Medina: Life in
the old cities of
Morocco
Film Gallery \ 3 – 17 Jul, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
Flowing with the meandering Medina is a photographic exhibition
that attempts to capture the permanence and the peculiarities
of medinas or old cities in Morocco. The exhibition features 20
photographs spanning from the ancient cities of trade-obsessed
Marrakech, to the ever-revealing Fez, blue-washed Chefchaouen,
lazily charming Essaouira and pink-stained Meknes. There will also
be an artist talk during the exhibition period.
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presented by The Bible Society of Singapore &
the Embassy of Israel
COLOURS OF
THE BIBLE –
FEASTS & FESTIVALS
OF THE BIBLE
Gallery \ 11 – 20 Jul, 10am – 8pm \ Free admission
To celebrate Art and the Bible, The Bible Society of Singapore
and The Embassy of Israel proudly introduce Colours of the Bible
– an inaugural art competition centered on the theme of Feasts and
Festivals, and an exhibition that showcase the best works. Talks will
also be held in conjunction with this exhibition to give a greater
understanding of Biblical feasts and festivals.
presented by JOV LEE
F.ART BY J
Film Gallery \ 22 – 30 Jul, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
f.ART by J are art pieces done by the artist – Jov Lee, with the
intention to evoke thoughts and feelings within the audience over
different subject matters.
The current exhibition is a ‘Physio-anatomical’ collection that
focuses on showcasing drawings and paintings of exaggerated
structures in several organs using artistic representations in various
media, in an Art-Science fusion. Besides the ‘Physio-anatomical’
collection, selected work-in-progress pieces of related collections
will also be displayed.
presented by YAZERS
THE VOICE WITHIN
《四季之赞》
Chamber \ 14 Jun, 3 pm & 7.30pm \ $36
For tickets enquires please contact Chongyang @ 91523778
The Voice Within《四季之赞》marks budding youth choir YAZERS’
debut sing-and-dance performance. Making up of members aged
14 to 27 years old, the passionate group of youths hopes to increase
appreciation for the arts amongst art goers and the younger
generation through their performance.
Come support the youths and join them for an enjoyable and
unforgettable weekend.
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Event Listings
Free admission
June
2014
Ángel Boligán: Introspective Of
The Outside World P28
Percival The Performing Pig P32
1 Jun
Celebrity Concert Series / 1st Flute
Camp Singapore P32
13 - 15 Jun
Towards The Completion Of A Poem
朝向一首诗的完成 P16
1 Jun
1 Jun
The Untrammeled Traveler 逍遙遊
Post Traumatic Shopping & Not
Even The Night Has Such Gentle Hands (A
Double Bill) P04
13 - 15 Jun
21 May - 29 Jun
P17
1 - 8 Jun Big Eyes, Big Minds - Singapore
International Children's Film Festival P30
13 - 22 Jun 27th Solo Exhibition By
Tang Juey Lee P05
13 - 22 Jun
P05
13 - 22 Jun
14 Jun
Living With Des Wong P21
2 Jun
The Coming Of Tulku 化城再來人
2 - 4 Jun
20 - 22 Jun
P04
LiveLondon P34
World Lit: Malaysian Focus P07
Never Eat Too Much Before Rapture
Ernie's Incredible Illucinations P33
Transition P33
New Word Order Featuring Jolene Tan
5 - 7 Jun
26 - 28 Jun
Monster Huntink P11
6 & 7 Jun
8 Jun
Speculateink: Urban Fantasy P11
3 - 15 Jun
5 Jun
P08
Seed Of Nature P05
21 Jun Shakespeare Uncovered: Panel
Discussion On William Shakespeare P14
P17
3 Jun The Man Behind The Book
寻找背海的人 P17
3 Jun
Wushu Madness II The Realm Between
20 - 22 Jun
2 Jun
Sabah: The Land Below The Wind
The Voice Within 《四季之赞》P35
18 - 29 Jun
19 Jun
P03
That Fateful Night P33
Celina Kimble EP Launch P32
11 Jun
Divine Intervention P18
12 Jun
Private P18
13 Jun
Serenade Malaysia P03
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Two Blind Mice P25
26 Jun
A Midsummer Night's Dream
27 Jun
Shakespeare Wallah
27 Jun
Scum Cinema Presents: For Your Height
Only
28 Jun
P15
P15
P31
A Bookbinding Cause: Masterclass P12
SFS Talkies @ The Arts House:
Dancing Cat P31
28 & 29 Jun
July
2 - 27 Jul
P34
3 Jul
2014
Cats Of The World Photo Exhibition
7 Jul
P22
Book Launch: Wings Of Light P09
Living With Clara, Robert and Johannes
11 - 20 Jul Colours Of The Bible - Feasts &
Festivals Of The Bible P35
12 Jul Alphabet Series Presents Letter K and L
- Kisses And Love Part I P23
3 - 6 Jul
Floating Bones P25
Asia Pacific Writers And Translators
Association Conference P02
17 - 19 Jul
Flowing With The Meandering
Medina: Life In The Old Cities Of Morocco
3 - 17 Jul
P34
18 & 19 Jul
Tropical Literature & Art Club Talk Series
热带雅聚: ILO ILO《爸妈不在家 》P19
22 - 30 Jul
6 Jul
River Nights P30
f.Art By J P35
25 & 26 Jul
25 & 26 Jul
Modern Day Slavery Film Forum
P31 Celebrate Drama! 2014 P26
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Shop & Dine at The Arts House
THE SHOP Mon – Sat, 11am – 8pm (closed on Sun & PH)
The Shop features a broad selection of books, artworks, design
objects, gifts, jewellery, apparels and exclusive items developed by The
Arts House. Featuring products by more than 20 Singapore lifestyle
designers, The Shop offers the perfect solution for individuals looking
for stylishly handmade products that are designed to suit their needs.
PROMOTION: This June and July, enjoy 10% off with a minimum spending of $50 in a single receipt.
EARSH OT CA FÉ
Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 8pm \ Sat: 11am -5pm
(closed on weekends & PH)
Earshot Café is a concept space that is fully dedicated to promoting
Singapore books, music and films while having a great cup of
coffee. We hold book launches, writers’ talks, literary cocktails and
music performances here.
VIET L ANG Sun – Thu: 11.30am – 10.30pm \ Fri, Sat & PH: 11.30am – 11pm
Viet Lang is derived from Vietnam’s present name and its historical
name Anh Lang. This restaurant offers a good presentation of authentic
Northern, Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisine with a touch of
Franco-Asian influence set in a contemporary décor and cosy ambience.
1 Old Parliament Lane #01-01 \ +65 6337 3379 \ www.vietlang-artshouse.com
Timbré
@ The Ar t s H ouse
Mon – Thur: 6pm – 1am \ Fri & Sat: 6pm – 2am (closed on Sun & PH)
Swaying just by the river within the beautifully restored Old
Parliament House lies a new music enclave amongst calm waters
and peaceful streams. Timbré continues to create waves with added
flavours to its ala carte menu of Singapore talents within its new cosy
and comfortable ambience.
1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04 \ E: info@timbre.com \ +65 6338 8552 Reservations
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Barb ershop by Timbré Wed - Sat, from 6pm; closed on Sun - Tue
Quality music has a new address. Come down to Barber Shop, the latest addition to Timbré Group's lineup of live music venues, featuring a wide selection of premium whisky paired with a unique repertoire
of blues, soul, funk and jazz bands catering to a discerning audience with a taste for the high life.
Check out Barber Shop, located indoors next to Timbré@The Arts House, and get ready for a refreshing
different live music experience.
Annex Building, 1 Old Parliament Lane #01-03 \ +65 65 6336 3386 \ www.timbregroup.asia
OLIVIA CASSIVEL AUN
FANCOURT (OCF)
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm, Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm, open till late (Mon – Sat),
closed for Sat Lunch and on Sun
A collaboration between A Thousand Tales and Timbré Group,
Restaurant Olivia Cassivelaun Fancourt is a 60-seater restaurant
located on the second level, right above Timbré@The Arts House. This
exquisitely designed restaurant serves up a storm of French fare amidst
carefully curated playlist of songs.
Annex Building, 1 Old Parliament Lane #02-02
+65 6333 9312 \ www.ocf-singapore.com
The Arts House Box- Office
1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
T 65 6332 6919
F 65 6339 9695
E tickets@toph.com.sg
W www.bytes.sg
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Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 10am – 8pmSat 11am – 8pmSun & PH Closed
(For events on Sundays and Public Holidays, Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime till 30 minutes after the show starts)
All tickets (except for films) are subject to a ticketing fee of $2 each. Please note that once a booking has been confirmed,
no amendments, cancellations or refunds are permitted.
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JOLENE TAN
New to The Arts House bimonthly, this section features different
writers and artists to give you insights on who they are behind that
50-word biography. This month, we talk to Jolene Tan to find out
more about this up-and-coming star’s quirks.
Your thoughts on the Twilight series.
I've not read it myself but I know it surprisingly well because I've read
very detailed (in some cases line-by-line) analyses of it. It sounds
enormously dull, but I suppose it has the merit of not being a remix
of a reboot of a spin-off of a prequel, and of course plenty of equally
vapid wish fulfillment fantasy has escaped a similar slating primarily
because it's marketed at dudebros rather than teenage girls.
What’s your non-writing persona?
Numerous and ill-defined. I can't really answer this.
How do you get over writer's block?
I'm not sure that I do! I write fiction by sitting down for hours and
grinding out tiny dribbles of words at a time. Occasionally if I'm
lucky entire paragraphs appear. So I don't "get over" writer's block
so much as I inch through it.
Favourite book of the moment?
The last thing I read was Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi
Adichie. It was superb. Strongly recommend.
If you could have a meal with any 3 writers (dead or
alive), who would they be?
I feel like the answer to this might depend on whether we were all
eating together or I was having little tête-à-têtes. And there isn't
necessarily a direct relationship between how enjoyable a writer's
company is in book form versus as a mealtime companion. I have
a hunch it would fun to talk E.M. Forster with him and Zadie Smith,
but I'm not sure who would make the fourth; I'd love to meet Adichie
or A.S. Byatt or Alison Bechdel or Greg Egan, but what if they didn't
all fit together? This is why it's better to go to other people's dinner
parties than to thrown one's own - they can do the worrying about
how all that pans out. And hopefully the washing up too.
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