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17 Apr 2018, 9am
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17 Apr 2018, 10am
Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Singapore with three of the playwright’s most popular plays - Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew.
How did a company tour in Shakespeare’s day? We know that when the theatres closed, a small group of actors, juggling a variety of roles in three or four plays from their extensive repertoire, would leave London and head off on tour. We also know that the choice of play or entertainment was left to the most powerful person of the household.
Cast your vote!
So, following in the tradition of our resident playwright, a company of eight actors will offer audiences a choice of three plays. And also in keeping with tradition – and with thrilling unpredictability – the choice of play will be put back into the hands of the most powerful members of the house: the audience.
Follow in the tradition of a Shakespearean audience and get involved, raise your hands and shout out loud to cast your vote for your favourite play!
Join us this September to watch one of the three plays on a specific date, or attend one of the Audience Choice shows, where you – the audience- will choose the play just before the performance is set to begin.
The Merchant of Venice - In Venice, the epicentre of consumption, speculation and debt, Bassanio borrows money from his friend Antonio to finance his attempt to win the hand of Portia, a wealthy heiress.
Twelfth Night - In the household of the Countess Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick Duke Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio.
The Taming of the Shrew - Two wealthy sisters in Padua must be married off. The modest, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors, but who on earth will take the wild, ungovernable, ‘shrewish’ Kate?
This year, Shakespeare’s Globe will be bringing three shows to Singapore: Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew, with two of the performances on Saturday that will be decided by you – the audience.
Please double check all information is correct when making your booking and ensure you have selected the correct Performance, Date, Show Time and Pricing.
- English
Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
(with a 15 minutes interval)
Rating / Age Limit
- No admission for infants in arms and children below 6 years old.
- Children 6 years and above must purchase a ticket for entry.
- Admission is subject to tickets produced at the entrance.
Photography / Video Recording Rules
- No Photography, Video recording and Audio recording is allowed for this event
Through All SISTIC Channels
15% Discount for Early Bird
[Applicable to all shows except, Audience Choice and The Taming of the Shrew]
[Valid from 17 Apr - 30 June 2018 only]
10% Discount for Senior Citizen (age above 55 yrs) & NSF
[Verification: Present valid ID / SAF 11B (Military IC)]
S$78 (Cat 2), S$68 (Cat 3 & Cat 4) per ticket for Local/Overseas Student
[Not applicable for Cat 1]
[Verification: Present valid Student ID]
[Please note that random checks on concession tickets will be conducted at the point of entry]
[Patrons unable to present proof of eligibility are required to upgrade their concession tickets to full price tickets]
10% Discount for Friends of ABA
[Verification:Quote or key valid password upon purchase ticket]
10% Discount for Group Booking (Min. 10 tickets)
[Applicable with minimum purchase of 10 tickets in same transaction, show and category]
*10% Discount for Package of 2 Shows
[Applicable to any two Shakespeare's Globe shows, date, time and ticket category]
[Applicable with purchase of two shows in same transaction]
*15% Discount for Package of any 3 or more Shows
[Applicable to any three or more Shakespeare's Globe shows, date, time and ticket category]
[Applicable with minimum purchase of three shows in same transaction]
*Discounts are not applicable to SISTIC mobile.
In a first for Shakespeare’s Globe, we're giving audiences the chance to vote for which play they want to see: Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice or The Taming of the Shrew. We will be hosting the Audience Choice Performances on Saturday September 22nd at 2.30pm and 7.45pm.
Follow in the tradition of a Shakespearean audience and get involved, raise your hands and shout out loud to cast your vote for your favourite play!
Join us and make your voice heard as part of this unique, radical experiment.