Be a Friend of Practice, Be a Part of Singapore TheatreFor more information, please visit http://www.practice.org.sg/en/supportus/be-a-donor/The Theatre Practice (TTP) is the longest-standing professional bilingual theatre group in Singapore. In 1965, theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun and dancer/choreographer Goh Lay Kuan founded Singapore Performing Arts School, The Theatre Practice’s earliest incarnation.As a non-profit arts institution, The Theatre Practice is proud to have countless friends and partners who journeyed with us along the way for more than five decades, sharing our passion for meaningful and quality theatre.It is only with your generous support that we are able to forge ahead with the greatest confidence. Your contribution, big or small, will definitely make a difference.And through our Friend of Practice programme, we intend to recognise your donation in a more meaningful way!For more information, please write to friends@practice.org.sg. 

MerdekaAs the Singapore Bicentennial is celebrated, six young people form a group called Raffles Must Fall to examine our country's colonial legacy. During their gatherings, they pore over forgotten texts and artefacts, re-enacting scenes from the past to better understand the nightmare of subjugation... and the dream of self-determination.Drawing upon a wealth of historical documentation, including speeches, newspaper articles, petitions and songs, "Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம்" confronts us with questions about our colonial past and how it still echoes through our present and into our future.Why celebrate the beginning of colonialism rather than its end? Has Singapore gained independence without truly undergoing a process of decolonisation? And if Raffles must fall, what will he take down with him?Written by the award-winning Alfian Sa'at in collaboration with up-and-coming playwright Neo Hai Bin, this provocative and moving new play examines how our history and humanity have been shaped – and shattered – by the forces of colonialism.

Peter Pan in Serangoon GardensWith all the pressures of school and growing up in Singapore, Wendy and her brothers would rather be anywhere else than their stuffy bedroom in Serangoon Gardens. Enter Peter Pan, who promises to take them on an adventure of a lifetime!So up, up and away they go, journeying towards Neverland — an enchanted island where they never have to grow up. Along the way, they meet Ting Tong Bell’s fairy friends, bewitching mermaids and a motley crew of Lost Boys. But they soon discover the dangers lurking in Neverland... in the form of the Buaya-fearing Captain Hook and his fiendish gang of pirates!Directed by Ivan Heng, Peter Pan in Serangoon Gardens is a brand-new musical with a book by Thomas Lim, lyrics by Joel Tan and music by Julian Wong. Led by Pam Oei as Peter Pan and Siti Khalijah Zainal as Captain Hook, our incredible cast – comprising Singapore theatre’s brightest stars and the adorable First Stage Kids – will deliver a show that leaves you thinking Wonderful Thoughts and walking on air!Everyone can do with a little fairy dust in their lives over the holidays. So come with your family and loved ones to close out the year on a magical high!"A night of magic at the theatre… Just take the whole family!" - The Straits Times"One of local theatre's most enduring Christmas traditions." - Today"A perfect year-end treat!" - Popspoken

Fair PlayMoments before they make their entrance into our world, Boy and Girl are each assigned scripts by a Playwright. And as they rehearse for the lives that they will lead, they begin questioning the roles that they have been given.Why are women and men expected to behave in certain ways? How did the world come to be such an unequal place for women and men? Can there be a different way of raising future generations?With this challenging and insightful new comedy by Thomas Lim, one of Singapore theatre’s most exciting talents, we launch our Theatre-In-Education (TIE) programme. By introducing young people to the shared experience of theatre, TIE encourages them to engage with a play’s themes and think about how the issues raised relate to everyday life and the world we live in.Learning outside the classroom has never been this inspiring and fun!About WILD RICE’s Theatre-In-Education ProgrammeTheatre-In-Education (TIE) uses the medium of theatre for educational purposes. The entire experience typically comprises of: •   A show performed by professional actors;•   Facilitated discussions or workshops on the themes and ideas raised by the production; and•   A companion resource pack for teachers.

Beach Burden Bliss is a double bill site-specific production that encompasses two original plays: Burden and Bliss by Playwright-Producer-Director Sharmila Melissa Yogalingam (Producer-Director: Emily of Emerald Hill [2016], Dinner with Friends [2017], Agnes of God [2018]. Producer-Director-Writer: Railway Records, [2019]).Burden tells the real life story of World War II survivor, Chan Cheng Yean, who survived the Sook Ching massacre that took place in 1942, when truckloads of Chinese men who were suspected of anti-Japanese activities were rounded up and mercilessly shot at 3 different beaches, including Punggol Beach.Chan miraculously survived.Witness his story, in this retelling of a horrific time in Singapore’s history.Bliss on the other hand is a light hearted comedy about a family who waits for some overseas-based family members to come to dinner at a Punggol restaurant. However the expected visitors are late, and whilst waiting, the family unexpectedly reveals plenty of scandalous secrets about themselves.Taking place at the site-specific location of Punggol Beach itself, Burden is a re-enactment of a real life story, and Bliss is a story inspired by real life.Don’t miss this enticing site-specific show by buying tickets at our early bird special price of $20 (valid till 31st August 2019).

The shortest of the Four Dreams, A Pair of Purple Hairpins is also the most evocative. Scholar Li Yi falls in love with famous courtesan Huo Xiaoyu and becomes man and wife. However, their relationship was persecuted by military official Lu, and the pair were separated. Huo is consumed with longing for Li. In a dream, she meets a chivalrous knight who is dressed in yellow robes and carries a fine sword. He gifts her with a pair of embroidered shoes (the Chinese pronunciation of shoes is a homonym of the Chinese word for harmony), and she sees this as a sign that the star-crossed couple will find their way back to each other.In reality, a happy ending would have been virtually impossible under the same circumstances. The knight in yellow robes is a symbol of resistance towards authoritarian power and expresses Tang’s hope of a better world.Cast: Li An, Shen YiliAbout Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall For every Kunqu performer, it is a dream to be a part of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall. Written by influential Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, it is a collection of four outstanding classic operas regarded for its culture value and philosophical thoughts. Author Wang Siren, Tang’s contemporary, summarised the collection as chivalry (A Pair of Purple Hairpins), love (The Peony Pavilion), Buddhist meditation (A Dream Under the Southern Bough) and immortality (The Tale of Handan). These four dreams are the crystallisation of Tang’s experiences, insights and artistry, and have long been regarded as the benchmark of excellence for Kunqu works. Four centuries later, the incomparable brilliance of these Four Dreams still shines bright.To mark the 400th anniversary of Tang Xianzu’s passing in 2016, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe began touring performances of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall to various parts of the world. The performances were well-received regionally and internationally in major Chinese cities, as well as in USA, Czech Republic and Belgium.The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe believes in respecting and revering tradition and is dedicated to the continuation and promotion of Kunqu. This is the spirit which the troupe adopted in their approach towards the production of the Four Dreams. A dream unfolds each evening, and over the course of four nights, the troupe weaves a cohesive experience for audiences through imaginative staging that brings alive the literary beauty of Tang’s words and the aesthetic essence of Kunqu.These works are performed by opera icons as well as younger performers who are given the opportunity to share the stage with Kunqu masters. The result is an elegant expression of Kunqu that is both precise and nuanced — a worthy homage to one of the oldest opera genres in the world.

The down-and-out scholar Lu Sheng dreams of a life of fortune, power and women. He encounters the immortal Lu Dongbin who gifts him a porcelain pillow. That night, as Lu laid his head on the pillow, he dreams of becoming a top scholar and was married to a beautiful woman. In the dream, Lu experiences 50 years of highs and lows of fame as a high-ranking official, only to wake up to the stark reality that the yellow millet porridge that had been simmering away in a nearby shop before he fell asleep was still not cooked. He had crested heights of achievement and fallen from grace only in his dreams. Enlightened, Lu decides to follow the immortal Lu Dongbin and no longer covets worldly desires.Capturing the seamy side of officialdom in a feudal society, Tang Xianzu wrote the play a year after he retired as an official and returned to his hometown. The Tale of Handan is often regarded as the most remarkable literary masterpieces amongst the Four Dreams.Cast: Zhang Wei Wei, Chen LiAbout Four Dreams in the Camillia HallFor every Kunqu performer, it is a dream to be a part of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall. Written by influential Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, it is a collection of four outstanding classic operas regarded for its culture value and philosophical thoughts. Author Wang Siren, Tang’s contemporary, summarised the collection as chivalry (A Pair of Purple Hairpins), love (The Peony Pavilion), Buddhist meditation (A Dream Under the Southern Bough) and immortality (The Tale of Handan). These four dreams are the crystallisation of Tang’s experiences, insights and artistry, and have long been regarded as the benchmark of excellence for Kunqu works. Four centuries later, the incomparable brilliance of these Four Dreams still shines bright.To mark the 400th anniversary of Tang Xianzu’s passing in 2016, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe began touring performances of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall to various parts of the world. The performances were well-received regionally and internationally in major Chinese cities, as well as in USA, Czech Republic and Belgium.The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe believes in respecting and revering tradition and is dedicated to the continuation and promotion of Kunqu. This is the spirit which the troupe adopted in their approach towards the production of the Four Dreams. A dream unfolds each evening, and over the course of four nights, the troupe weaves a cohesive experience for audiences through imaginative staging that brings alive the literary beauty of Tang’s words and the aesthetic essence of Kunqu.These works are performed by opera icons as well as younger performers who are given the opportunity to share the stage with Kunqu masters. The result is an elegant expression of Kunqu that is both precise and nuanced — a worthy homage to one of the oldest opera genres in the world.

Du Liniang is the daughter of a high-ranking official. After dreaming of a young scholar she meets in a peony pavilion, Du wakes up and wastes away her life pinning for the scholar before passing away with a broken heart. Her devotion moves the underworld. Three years later, scholar Liu Mengmei chances upon Du’s portrait in the garden where she is buried beside the peony pavilion. Convinced that he has met Du before, a sense of romantic déjà vu fills him. His exhortations of love bring Du back to life and the lovers reunite for a happy ending,Regarded as one Tang Xianzu’s most celebrated work, The Peony Pavilion weaves a tale of love with the beauty of nature through the usage of lyrical metaphor. Cast: Li An, Shen YiliAbout Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall For every Kunqu performer, it is a dream to be a part of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall. Written by influential Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, it is a collection of four outstanding classic operas regarded for its culture value and philosophical thoughts. Author Wang Siren, Tang’s contemporary, summarised the collection as chivalry (A Pair of Purple Hairpins), love (The Peony Pavilion), Buddhist meditation (A Dream Under the Southern Bough) and immortality (The Tale of Handan). These four dreams are the crystallisation of Tang’s experiences, insights and artistry, and have long been regarded as the benchmark of excellence for Kunqu works. Four centuries later, the incomparable brilliance of these Four Dreams still shines bright.To mark the 400th anniversary of Tang Xianzu’s passing in 2016, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe began touring performances of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall to various parts of the world. The performances were well-received regionally and internationally in major Chinese cities, as well as in USA, Czech Republic and Belgium.The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe believes in respecting and revering tradition and is dedicated to the continuation and promotion of Kunqu. This is the spirit which the troupe adopted in their approach towards the production of the Four Dreams. A dream unfolds each evening, and over the course of four nights, the troupe weaves a cohesive experience for audiences through imaginative staging that brings alive the literary beauty of Tang’s words and the aesthetic essence of Kunqu.These works are performed by opera icons as well as younger performers who are given the opportunity to share the stage with Kunqu masters. The result is an elegant expression of Kunqu that is both precise and nuanced — a worthy homage to one of the oldest opera genres in the world.

Depressed and laying in a drunken slumber under the old pagoda tree, a discharged army official Chun Yufen dreams that he visits the kingdom of ants. In his dream, he marries the princess and is appointed to an illustrious position in the kingdom. He achieves numerous successes and becomes an influential figure. Unfortunately, upon the passing of his wife, his power and arrogance turned him into the target of much jealousy, and he was ultimately sent into exile. Waking from his dream, Yufen realises that all his accomplishments were an illusion. A priest performs a religious ceremony to help the soul of his deceased wife find peace, and he chooses to seek enlightenment from Buddhism.Disillusioned by the corruption of the imperial court, it is said that despondent drunkard Yufen embodied the author’s own struggles with worldly ambition.Cast: Luo Chen Xue, Wei LiAbout Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall For every Kunqu performer, it is a dream to be a part of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall. Written by influential Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, it is a collection of four outstanding classic operas regarded for its culture value and philosophical thoughts. Author Wang Siren, Tang’s contemporary, summarised the collection as chivalry (A Pair of Purple Hairpins), love (The Peony Pavilion), Buddhist meditation (A Dream Under the Southern Bough) and immortality (The Tale of Handan). These four dreams are the crystallisation of Tang’s experiences, insights and artistry, and have long been regarded as the benchmark of excellence for Kunqu works. Four centuries later, the incomparable brilliance of these Four Dreams still shines bright.To mark the 400th anniversary of Tang Xianzu’s passing in 2016, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe began touring performances of Four Dreams in the Camellia Hall to various parts of the world. The performances were well-received regionally and internationally in major Chinese cities, as well as in USA, Czech Republic and Belgium.The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe believes in respecting and revering tradition and is dedicated to the continuation and promotion of Kunqu. This is the spirit which the troupe adopted in their approach towards the production of the Four Dreams. A dream unfolds each evening, and over the course of four nights, the troupe weaves a cohesive experience for audiences through imaginative staging that brings alive the literary beauty of Tang’s words and the aesthetic essence of Kunqu.These works are performed by opera icons as well as younger performers who are given the opportunity to share the stage with Kunqu masters. The result is an elegant expression of Kunqu that is both precise and nuanced — a worthy homage to one of the oldest opera genres in the world.

TNT Theatre, the most acclaimed touring theatre company in the world, has developed an international reputation for presenting dynamic, exciting and direct productions of Shakespeare’s major works. Live music, powerful choreography and a simple performance style allow a modern audience to experience Shakespeare’s great love story as an Elizabethan audience might have done at a London theatre some four hundred years ago.This is an Italy where honour, pride and family loyalty are valued above morality, peace and love. In a modern world equally riven by violence and intolerance, where peace seems as elusive as true love, this great tragedy is as relevant as ever. This is not a historical but a mythic setting that enables the morality play and the romantic tragedy to reach its true potential.

What comes from an egg, is large and white, and soars through the sky? An elephant, of course!Not just any elephant—but the King of Elephants! Airavata is his name, and he is the brave and loyal vahana (vehicle) of Lord Indra.The kingly duo goes on all sorts of adventures—from bringing rain to earth and battling the powerful forces of Ravana, to facing off against the evil Vritra. Join the faithful Airavata as he brings Lord Indra across heaven and earth, and find out if he prevails at mammoth tasks.This engaging production is narrated in English, and features music and dance.

A contemporary comic Peking Opera performanceAn allegorical tale about authenticity and deceitfulnessA comic take on a classic tale, told by three Peking Opera clowns through mime, slapstick humour, and of course, Peking Opera!GuoGuang Opera Company of Taiwan presents The Ghost Seller, their modern interpretation of the allegorical Chinese tale of a man trying to sell a make-believe goat at a market.Featuring three experienced Peking Opera artists in chou (clown) roles, this genre-bending production is a lively and skilful blend of Peking Opera artistry, comic performance and audience interaction. In The Ghost Seller, the real is often intertwined with the false, and the unexpected is to be expected. The line between imagination and reality blurs as the audience is challenged to figure what is true and what is not.At its premiere in Taiwan in 2014, The Ghost Seller took Taiwanese contemporary theatre by storm and received widespread acclaim, and was nominated for a Taishin Arts Award. This is one performance that Chinese Opera and theatre-lovers should not miss.Director: Song Hou KuanPlaywright: Xing Ben NingDramatic Director: Chen Chin HoMain cast: Chen Yuan Hong, Chen Fu Kuo, Zhou Shen XingAbout GuoGuang Opera Company Established in 1995, GuoGuang Opera Company of Taiwan infuses literary classics with a modern aesthetic using contemporary theatre concepts. Along with traditional operatic works, the company explores new and original programmes that combine current social issues and elements extracted from literature, history and folklore. GuoGuang actively engages in the development of new works, extends performances to new venues to reach a wider audience, and participates in international exchange programmes to promote the xiqu art form. The Company has also received numerous invitations to perform its award-winning productions internationally.

Presented as the first part of a trilogy, dance-theatre production Marabu – The First Ripple traces the passage and legacy of the Indian community in the Southeast Asian region.This creative retelling of historical events revolves around the protagonist— a peasant —and his journey through the Chola invasion, that eventually leads to the construction of the Bhujanga Valley temples.Created specially for Kalaa Utsavam 2019, the collaborative piece sees veteran artist and Cultural Medallion recipient Santha Bhaskar teaming up with co-choreographer Ajith Bhaskar and theatre director G Selva. “The story of our ancestors and their culture, and where we came from are the inspirations behind Marabu,” says Bhaskar. This co-production with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay brings to life certain pages in the book of time that capture pertinent moments of the Singapore Indian community and their shared history with other communities.Marabu – The First Ripple features performers from Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, Suvarna Fine Arts (Malaysia), Avant Theatre and Gamelan Singamurti.

“…a side-splitting comedy and a different take on the Mahabharata” - The HinduIt is the first day of the battle of Kurukshetra. As two massive armies face off and the battle charge is about to begin, a warrior of great repute is having a moment of self-doubt off stage.But very far away from this central action, and completely obfuscated by elephant bums, we meet the protagonists of our tale. There they are, at the rear-end…of the rear-guard. Enter Sudarshanaa warrior, Adi—his charioteer, Daksha—a mahout and Maya—a courtesan. As their lives intertwine and destiny brings them all together to this truly epic moment in time, each of them must choose…the “right action”.Ultimate Kurukshetra is a modern meditation on dharma, presenting the macrocosm of the great living tradition known as the Mahabharata, in the microcosm of the stage. While the comedy might appeal to all, those familiar with the moral conflicts and philosophical dilemmas in the epic might find some pleasant surprises.Actors Ensemble India ForumFounded in 2007 by actor/director Mallika Prasad Sinha, Actors Ensemble India Forum (AEIF) is a theatre and media production company that has produced critically acclaimed works for the stage, socially engaged documentaries, and mixed-genre art projects. AEIF often pulls together people from different disciplines, working with artists, climbers, scientists, archaeologists, as well as researchers working on urban policy issues.

Tempted by an evil prophecy and encouraged by his wife ever deeper into his own dark ambition, Macbeth murders his way to the throne of Scotland. Shakespeare’s chilling tragedy is filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry, and some of the Bard’s most vivid characters. A stellar cast, under the direction of renowned Director, Daniel Taylor, with an excellent rendition of one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces.

Join Centre Stage for some Fee Fi Fo FUN this festive season at the Victoria Theatre!A giant christmas-cracker of a show based on the well-known fairytale of the same name, Jack and the Beanstalk follows the format of a typical British pantomime. Featuring a heroic escapade, an epic showdown and a happy celebration with heaps of audience participation in between! Children will love the slap-stick humour and fairy-tale plot, whilst parents will appreciate the hilarious, fast-paced script, the fabulous characters and the skill of the actors and child performers.Once upon a time poor young Jack, living with his mother and beloved cow on their farm, is forced to swap his bovine best friend for a seemingly useless bag of beans. As it transpires, these magic beans quickly transform into a ginormous beanstalk in their back yard – sending Jack on a dramatic adventure above the clouds…Will our unlikely hero manage to rescue his udderly adorable cow and save the day?Come and join us at the Victoria Theatre on 30th November & 1st December to find out!Centre Stage have been producing annual Christmas Show’s incorporating professional cast and crew with the Singapore community since 2002. Always popular with families, these productions have a great deal of heart and also enable many children to take part in a professional production. Brought to you by a cast of actors from the UK and Singapore, this seasonal spectacular embraces the true spirit of Christmas and is guaranteed start everyone’s yuletide with a bang!Suitable for the whole family from 3 to 103.Directed by Peter HodgsonCast Includes:Matthew Rankom – Playing Jack, our hapless heroRachel Hughes - Playing Jill, his heroineGlyn Connop – Playing The GiantGary Jones – Playing Dolly Dumpling – Jack’s mother and our Beautiful DameSupported by an incredible ensemble cast of almost 100 children!

Malay Comedy won't be the same again! It's a guaranteed night of laughs as KOMEDI VAGANZA 2019 brings together funny stars of Singapore comedy - a night  that's out to leave everyone in stitches. This is the most ambitious comedy show ever to shake up the Shine Auditorium on November 30, 2019 at 7:30pm.The show is headlined by one of Singapore celebrated stand-up comedians Kumar, a definite funny-bone tickler.Also featuring Dato' Chef Wan, a famous Malaysian Celebrity Chef, who brought the house down with his funny antiques during his recent stand up at Joke Factory in Kuala Lumpur.Suhaimi Yusof needs no introduction. His multiple funny characters like Jojo Joget, Wahyudono Saputra and many more will make the audience burst with endless laughter.Other stellar line-up includes Geng Pecah Perut (Husin Saaban, Alias Kadir, Hamzah Adon, Zaleha Hamid, Biji Kadir) and Kumpulan Seloka (Aref Isa, Zainal Ihem and Shahfudin Mahfudz). These two groups will make you laugh from belly to brain with their hilarious punchlines on the iconic Malay folklores and other daily life occurrences.Ustaz Zahid Zain, recently mentioned by our PM in the National Day Rally, will also make a special comic appearance.If you're looking for big laughs, this 120 minutes comedy show is surely going to blow your mind!

SINGAPORE PREMIERE OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN’S INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTIONBased on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre of Great Britain’s Tony Award-winning production of War Horse is coming to Singapore.Hailed by Time Magazine as “a landmark theatre event”, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He is soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.“★★★★★ An entertainment phenomenon.”– The Daily Telegraph, London“Theatrical magic.”– The New York Times“Unforgettable. War Horse gallops away with your heart.”– The Sunday Telegraph, Sydney 

For the first time ever, there is a chance to watch Bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) in Singapore! As part of Japan Creative Centre (JCC)’s 10th anniversary, the Singapore Bunraku Steering Committee presents this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage on the local stage. Appreciate Japan’s history and traditional culture through two Bunraku performances. Introduction to Bunraku: What are Tayu, Shamisen and Puppets? (40mins) The Red-Hot Love – The Fire Watchtower (10mins) Intermission (20mins) The Miracle at Tsubosaka Temple – The House of Sawaichi and The Mountain (55mins)   The Red-Hot Love – The Fire WatchtowerOshichi is in love with a man named Kichisaburo, but due to circumstances of the families, the two are unable to marry. One day, Kichisaburo loses a sword that was to be offered to the Imperial Palace. If he could not find it by the next morning, he will be ordered to commit suicide. Upon learning that, Oshichi finds the sword and tries to deliver it to Kichisaburo. But the day is turning dark, the wooden door of the town has closed and she cannot reach Kichisaburo. She suddenly remembers the fire watchtower, that when a fire broke out and the bell rang, the wooden doors opened all at once. However, if it is not a fire, it is a crime to ring the bell, and those who sound it will be sentenced to burn in a fire. However, Oshichi makes up her mind and starts to climb…  The Miracle at Tsubosaka Temple – The House of Sawaichi and The MountainThe blind Sawaichi, who lives in Tsubosaka, Yamato Province, is helped by his wife Osato’s side earnings and they struggle to make ends meet. Sawaichi has felt that Osato is not around at home in the evening and begins to suspect that she might not be working. But in fact, Osato heard about a cure for Sawaichi’s blindness and went to Temple Tsubosaka to pray that her husband’s blindness will be cured. After Sawaichi learns of this, he apologises to his faithful wife for suspecting her. Despairing over the thought that his wife will never be happy if he is around, he throws himself into the valley only to have Osato follow him. By the mercy of the Goddess Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), she saves both husband and wife and restores Sawaichi’s sight.   About Japan Creative Centre (JCC)Established in 2009 with the mutual agreement between Japan and Singapore, JCC is a base for disseminating information on Japanese culture and technology in Singapore. The first of its kind outside Japan, it is a culture and information centre that showcases Japan’s “now”, and organises exhibitions and events to share as much about Japanese culture with the people living in Singapore in the areas of Fine Arts & Traditions, Science & Technology, Pop Culture & Lifestyle, Design, Food and Japan’s policies. Through a variety of events, JCC encourages Singaporeans to learn more about Japan through showcases, networking events, information talks and outreach events.

"Goofy international crowd-pleaser"-Kyle Legacy "The LeBron James of Comedy. ★★★★½"-The Australia Times Born and raised in Liverpool, Kyle Legacy operates in what seems to be a goofy haze, lifting audiences up to the same high spirits as himself, he made his first TV appearance on Russell Brand’s Brand X as a 'Drunken Duncan'. Revealing a skill for otherwordly interludes into the absurd, Kyle possesses a genuine childlike sense of wonder that'd put the Romantics to shame! Seeing the world as a baffling but very amusing place to be, Kyle is no rookie to the stage, with daily gigs in Sydney, Australia, as well as sell-out shows in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Heavily interactive with rapid-fire crowdwork, Kyle Legacy and his unpredictable antics are a must-see act, in town for 2 nights only!The Merry Lion Presents: Kyle Legacy (UK)Fri & Sat, 1st & 2nd November 2019,Showtime: 8pm (doors open at 6.30pm)Tickets: $20 online / $30 walk-in