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Chamber
Blue Room
Play Den
The Gallery, in true Tuscan architecture, features high ceilings held
up by tall columns and enriched by simple trimmings in its cornices.
This open visual arts space is the perfect venue for exhibitions,
talks, corporate receptions and product launches.
Living Room
The Gallery used to be part of the Legislative Assembly Library and
later, from 1980, it became the Committee Room where meetings
of the select committee were held. Important Bills like the Copyright
Bill, the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Bill, the Parents Bill and
many others were once deliberated here.
Screening Room
For more information about our spaces,
please visit theartshouse.com.sg/Visit/AllVenues
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Austen Power:
PRIDE AND
PREJUDICE
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Spotlight
on
Slovak
Fil ms
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New Word
Order:
KRISHNA
UDAYASANK AR
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D irecto r’s M essage
03 literary arts
14 DAN CE
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TH EATRE
19 FIL M
25 MUSI C
30 Visual arts
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Event Listings
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Sho p & Dine
At The Arts House
35 Th e Arts House
Box- o ffice
28
the ALPHABET
series
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World
Voices:
Peter
Ler angis
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LIFE ENSUES:
PORTR AITS
FROM
K ATUNGE
37 About Th e Arts House
Director’s Message
This April and May, we are paying tribute to a number of artists.
Local contemporary dance company ECNAD, one of the oldest in
Singapore, is closing down after 17 years. The Arts House has had
a long and fruitful collaboration with ECNAD since we opened in
2004. We pay tribute to ECNAD and its two co-founders Lim Chin
Huat and Tan How Choon with a double-bill farewell performance,
Reborn.Fullstop... (page 15).
One of the reasons for ECNAD’s closing is the perennially vexing
problem of funding. While state grants have increased over the
years, arts sponsorship and donation have stayed largely stagnant
over the last decade. Another sobering fact: Donating to the cultural
sector stands at about $7 a person on a per capita basis, compared
to $13 in Australia, $14 in Britain and $35 in the US. We do have
a long way to go.
But there is cause for cautious optimism, as the government recently
announced a $200 million Cultural Donation Matching Fund,
in which the state will match private sector donations to arts and
heritage groups, museums and institutions. This initiative would
hopefully spur more arts philanthropy, and more support for artists
and organisations on the whole.
ECNAD has contributed a lot to the dance industry as well as its
education and outreach effort. Please join us in cheering them for
their last performance!
The year 2013 also marks two milestones: The 100th year of Benjamin
Britten's birth, and the 200th year of the publication of Pride and
Prejudice by Jane Austen. A little known fact about Britten: He made
several stops in Singapore between 1955 and 1957, and even gave
a short concert at the then Victoria Memorial Hall. A weekend of
vocal recitals of Britten at The Old Parliament House would thus
seem a most fitting tribute (Britten 100, page 28).
To say fan favourite Austen has enduring power is an understatement.
We shall attempt to dissect Austen Power through the screenings of
some of the best film adaptations of her books, as well as a panel
discussion to apprehend her universal appeal (Austen Power, page
8 – 10).
See you at The Arts House!
William Phuan
Director, The Arts House
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WORLD VOICES PRESENTS
Tash Aw
The Arts House
Living Room
12 Apr, 7.30pm
Free admission
Known for his fluid and poetic writing style, Tash Aw has been hailed
as the most successful Malaysian writer of recent years. His novels The
Harmony Silk Factory and Map of the Invisible World have earned
him a slew of literary accolades and even had him longlisted for the
2005 Man Booker Prize. Join us as he speaks about his newest novel,
Five Star Billionaire, in which five immigrants pursue their materialistic
ambitions in Shanghai.
This session is moderated by Carolyn Camoens, a published writer
who has written for print, stage and screen.
About Tash Aw
Tash is a Malaysian writer living in London. Born in Taipei, Taiwan
to Malaysian parents, he grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia before
moving to England to attend university. He moved to London after
graduating and started writing, producing novels like The Harmony
Silk Factory, Map of the Invisible World and most recently, Five Star
Billionaire. He is also a frequent contributor to the BBC and is often
invited to comment on South East Asian literature, film and culture.
Tash is the current International Writer-In-Residence at Nanyang
Technological University.
A programme initiated by The Arts House, World Voices 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 [email protected].
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WORLD VOICES PRESENTS
Peter Lerangis
This May, World Voices presents Peter Lerangis, an American writer
of children and young adult literature.
The Arts House
A widely published author of over 150 books, young readers are
always entertained by his many series that encompass several
genres such as mystery, science fiction and adolescent romance.
It is no wonder that his works are recognised by associations like
the American Library Association and the International Reading
Association as the best picks for reluctant young readers.
9 May, 7.30pm
Living Room
Free admission
Join us as he speaks about being part of Scholastic’s “Dream Team”
of authors and his involvement in the ground-breaking adventure
series The 39 Clues.
About Peter Lerangis
Peter is a Harvard graduate with a degree in biochemistry, a
Broadway musical theatre actor/singer, a marathon runner, and a
father of two sons. He currently lives in New York City.
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KRISHNA
UDAYASANKAR
THE ARTS HOUSE
Living Room
25 Apr, 7.30pm
Free admission
Krishna Udayasankar’s journey to becoming a writer took
her through degrees in law, business and management, as she
discovered that she was as good at writing stories as she was at
articles and legal briefs.
From that emerged The Aryavarta Chronicles, a series of
mythological-historical novels set in ancient India. The Straits Times
calls the first novel Govinda “un-put-downable” and India’s Sunday
Tribune describes it as “fast paced, full of intrigue and guile”.
Come join us as Krishna will share about her writing journey and
read from her latest book Objects of Affection, a collection of
prose-poems focusing on everyday objects that surround us as the
unconditional keepers of confessions and secrets.
About Krishna Udayasankar
Krishna is a graduate of the National Law School of India University
(NLSIU), Bangalore and holds a PhD in Strategic Management
from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where she
presently works as a lecturer.
A programme initiated by The Arts House, New Word Order seeks to discover
emerging talents in the literary arts scene and give a voice to new Singaporean
writers and artistes who are exploring new ways of approaching the written
word. If you wish to be featured, please email [email protected].
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AQMAL
Inspired by events in Singapore and around the world, Aqmal turns
his observations into poetry which he then sets to music. This talented
literary and music artiste hopes that by combining his love for poetry
with music, his words will reach a wider audience.
THE ARTS HOUSE
Join Aqmal as he delivers an acoustic performance of his poetry songs
as well as discusses the creative process behind his work.
Free admission
Living Room
10 May, 7.30pm
This session is moderated by Rafaat Hamzah, a poet and playwright.
About Noorhaqmal Mohamed Noor (Aqmal)
Aqmal, also known as Noorhaqmal Mohamed Noor, is a music and
literary artist. After winning the prestigious Anugerahin 2004, Suria
MediaCorp’s version of the Grammy awards, he continues his passion
for the arts with Angkatan Sasterawan ’50 (ASAS ’50). Joining the
Belia Asas (ASAS ’50 Youth Wing) has enabled him to be mentored
by renowned Malay literary figures such as Mohd Latiff Mohd, Mohd
Pitchay Gani and Rafaat Hamzah. His song Warkah Cinta Dunia has
won the Projek Rentak in 2009, a songwriting competition organised
by MediaCorp radio Ria 89.7FM and Warna 94.2FM.
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IS
BUT OOK
B
THE ETTER?
B
The Arts House
Screening Room
15 Apr – 6 May
Free admission
The first of its kind in Singapore, But Is The Book Better? is a monthly
film series that seeks to delve into the creative process of print-to-screen
adaptation, and to spark off a discussion or just good-humoured
debate about the theme, writer or genre of the month.
AUSTEN POWER
On the 200th Anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice,
we pay tribute to Jane Austen with a two-month focus on the film
adaptations of her most famous works. Revered as a timeless literary
figure, Austen’s power lies in her witty and clever dialogue as well as
her keen observations of gender and class.
Austen Power - Panel discussion ON Jane Austen
4 May, 6pm
Join us for a panel discussion of all things Austen. We will be
exploring the universal allure of Jane Austen’s works and the themes
that appears in her novels.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Pride and Prejudice is the most adapted of all Austen's novels, from
the 1995 BBC series which catapulted Colin Firth to fame to the
Bollywood-style adaptation Bride and Prejudice. The original title of
the novel was First Impressions. It was most likely changed due to two
other works having the same title that were published previously — a
novel by Margaret Holford and a comedy by Horace Smith. In 2003
the BBC conducted a poll for the UK's Best Loved Book. Pride and
Prejudice came in second after The Lord of The Rings.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1940)
Not only was Austen's novel used as the source material for the
adaptation but also Helen Jerome's 1935 stage adaptation of the novel.
The film was set in the 1820s and 30s to allow for the use of more
elaborate costumes than the Regency style to which the novel is set.
15 & 21 Apr, 7.30pm \ Director: Robert Z. Leonard \ Writers: Aldous Huxley,
Helen Jerome, Jane Murfin \ Cast: Laurence Olivier, Greer Garson, Maureen
O'Sullivan \ 1940 \ US \ 118min \ PG
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (2005)
This film is the first adaptation of the novel for screen since the 1940
version. While the latter focuses much more on the romance between
the two central characters, this version is more in keeping with the
novel as it is told through Elizabeth's perspective and focuses not just
on her relationship with Darcy but also with her family.
2 & 4 May, 7.30pm
Director: Joe Wright \ Writer: Deborah Moggach
Cast: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn
2005 \ UK \ 129min \ PG
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EMMA
The casting of Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma Woodhouse received
mixed reviews. Austenites found the Hollywood actress' portrayal
of Emma did not evolve from haughty to humble as the character
in Austen's novel does. However, critics generally praised her
performance. Mick LaSalle from The San Francisco Chronicle felt
Paltrow had "wit, timing and a to-the-manor-born graciousness".
16 & 19 Apr, 7.30pm
Director/Writer: Douglas McGrath
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Alan Cumming
1996 \ US \ 121min \ PG
PERSUASION
Persuasion was the last novel written by Austen before she passed
away. In this adaptation, theatre actors Amanda Root and Ciaran
Hinds shine in their roles as lovers Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick
Wentworth. Caryn James from The New York Times lauded both
actors for "form(ing) the powerful centre of the film".
17 Apr, 7.30pm & 20 Apr, 3pm
Director: Roger Michell \ Writer: Nick Dear
Cast: Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood
1995 \ US \ 107min \ PG
MANSFIELD PARK
Patricia Rozema’s adaptation of Mansfield Park varied greatly from
the novel in her interpretation of Fanny Price from shy and timid to
extroverted and outspoken. This in addition to eliminating characters
such as Fanny’s brother, William, altered the course of the story. In
his review, film critic Roger Ebert said the director, “makes no claim
to be a faithful telling of Jane Austen’s novel and achieves something
more interesting instead.”
18 & 20 Apr, 7.30pm
Director/Writer: Patricia Rozema \ Cast: Frances O'Connor, Johnny Lee
Miller, James Purefoy \ 1999 \ UK \ 112min \ PG
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CLUELESS
Jane Austen meets Beverly Hills 90210. Clueless is an American
comedy loosely based on Emma. Alicia Silverstone stars as high
school student, Cher. She is rich and spoilt, but underneath that
superficial exterior is a genuine and intelligent girl dealing with the
trials and tribulation of being a teenager.
Clueless is one of the first modern adaptations of Jane Austen's
novels and became a surprise hit in 1995 for its fresh and interesting
take of Austen's Emma.
3 May, 7.30pm & 5 May, 3pm
Director/Writer: Amy Heckerling
Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd
1995 \ US \ 97min \ PG
SENSE AND
SENSIBILITY
Emma Thompson won her first Academy Award as a screenwriter for
her adaptation. She spent four years working on the screenplay and
felt one of her greatest challenges was "making the male characters
effective... Willoughby is really the only male who springs out in
three dimensions." Her solution was to alter and delete certain
scenes to give them more presence.
Producer Lindsay Doran interviewed over 15 directors and surprised
many with her choice of Ang Lee, including himself. Lee said, "I was
brought up in Taiwan, what do I know about 19th-century England?
...In my films I've been trying to mix social satire and family drama. I
realize that all along that I've been trying to do Jane Austen without
knowing it. Jane Austen was my destiny."
4 May, 3pm & 6 May, 7.30pm
Director: Ang Lee
Writer: Emma Thompson
Cast: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant
1995 \ UK \ 136min \ PG
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Tropical Literature
& Art Club TALK SERIES
热带雅聚
The Tropical Literature & Art Club invites you to an informal gathering
with 15 established Chinese writers in Singapore, whose books
are no longer easy to find in libraries and bookstores. During the
gathering, the writers will share with us their experiences in pursuing
a literary career. This session is held in Mandarin.
The Tropical
Literature &
Art Club and
THE ARTS HOUSE
Blue Room
书香依旧在
7 Apr, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
我们将以雅聚为平台，让曾在本地文坛辛勤耕耘的作家们，把他们多
年前出版的著作，那些已很难在图书馆里，书店里找到而又教人怀念
的书籍，在这里呈献给公众。同时介绍作家们的文学生涯，邀请他们
出席雅聚，与读者欢喜相会、签书、茶叙，读者们向作家表达敬意。书
将以赠书形式让文友们自取。让好书重新在读者当中流通！
Free admission
主 持：渡江云、辛羽
Join established writer Shi Jun and her student Li Xuan Lou in their
conversation on creating literary works and their learning journey.
They will present and discuss their respective works, where both
writers will evaluate and present their views on each other’s books.
This session is held in Mandarin and moderated by writer Xin Yu.
Blue Room
5 May, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Free admission
悠悠师生情 — 作家面对面 系列（二）
将由石君老师和她的学生李选楼温故学习生涯，对谈创作。
李选楼将讲述对石君老师的印象，以及她如何影响他走上创作之路。
石君也将讲述她与学生在文艺界相遇，对学生走上文学之路的感触。
石君和李选楼将分别谈论他们的创作〔石君《书林拾萃》、李选楼
《双城之恋》〕的点点滴滴，方方面面。以及师生对双方作品的解读
和评价。
欢迎大家的踊跃参与，会后备有茶点招待。
主讲者：石君、李选楼 \ 主 持： 辛羽
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The Arts House and
Department OF
Malay Studies,
National University
of Singapore
Living Room
13 Apr, 10am – 4pm
Free admission
Cita: Bahasa Dan Budaya (Cita: Language & Culture) is a monthly
literary series that showcases Singapore's Malay literary and artistic
heritage. Through kuliah (lecture in Malay and/or English), wacana
(discussion in English) and wadah (performance) by respected
academics, well-known writers, and talented performers in the Malay
community, audiences will gain insights into Malay culture.
This April, Cita delves into the topic of culture and traditions of
religion (Budaya & Tradisi Agama: Satu Pandangan), the history
of Malay language in Singapore and a showcase of drums
and poetry (Kompangdan Gendang, Gurindam and Syair) by
Zhenghua Drums Ensemble.
WRITING SINGAPORE
LITERAry forum 2013
SERIES
书写文学讲座 2013
The Arts House and
Writing Singapore
(书写文学)
Blue Room
14 Apr, 2.30 – 5.30pm
Free admission
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This new lecture series promotes Chinese literature and culture. Join
esteemed writer Lim Hung Chang (Lin Gao 林高) as he presents a
talk about the narrative mechanics of Yeng Pway Ngon’s (英培安)
novel, The Trivialities of Me And Myself (我与我自己的二三事). Find
out what drove this novel into Chinese magazine Yazhou Zhoukan’s
2006 list of the top 10 best Chinese novels worldwide and earned
Yeng Pway Ngon the Singapore Literature Prize in 2008. The writer
himself will also be present to give an introduction to the lecture.
About Writing Singapore (书写文学)
Founded in October 2010, its mission is to promote Chinese literature
writing in Singapore and Myanmar and to promote Singapore and
Myanmar culture to the Asia Pacific region and the world. It works
with novels, fiction, prose, poems, scripts, screenplays as well as
any experimental formats. They also aim to discover and cultivate
talented young writers. They count several renowned and respected
writers such as Yeng Pway Ngon and Fei Ma as their members.
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CAFETARI MEET READ
Caferati Singapore Chapter
Need feedback about your writing, but have no one to ask? Then
Caferati Singapore Chapter invites you to develop your writing
skills! Caferati Meet Read is a forum for adult writers in English,
where you are invited to share your original writing (fiction, poetry,
essays, scripts, screen scenarios-anything that can be read aloud)
in English with the group. Whether you're a published author or a
newbie, you'll find peers in our group.
This is a great way for writers like you to get feedback from fellowwriters in a congenial environment. It also helps to have a fixed day
of the month to show off your new writing. Come over with a few
copies of what you've written. If you're interested in writing but not
sure you want to read out your own piece the first time, that's OK as
well — join us to hear the others.
Council Room \ 20 Apr & 18 May, 3pm
Free admission (Write to [email protected] to register)
Launch of F.C.U.K.
Your Way
to Success
Marshall Cavendish
Discover your inner leader through Mukul Deva’s latest book,
F.C.U.K. Your Way to Success. Catch the best-selling Singaporebased Indian author as he reads from his book and explains how
to get maximum results through minimum effort and why the littlest
details can affect your success in the workplace. There will also be
a book signing session after the launch.
About Mukul Deva
Mukul Deva is a best-selling author, noted for his spy-military thrillers
on terrorism and action. Mukul graduated from La Martiniere
College, the National Defence Academy of Pune and the Indian
Military Academy before being commissioned into the Sikh Light
Infantry in the Indian Army in 1981. He started writing novels even
while in the Army, but only published them after leaving in 1996.
After retiring from the army, he opened the security service MSD
Security, which has grown considerably. He wrote his first spyterrorism thriller, Lashkar, in 2010, which went on to become a bestseller, as have his subsequent books in the series.
Blue Room \ 2 May, 5pm \ Free admission
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d a nc e
REBORN.FULLSTOP..
A Farewell Performance By ECNAD
Reborn.Fullstop.. marks local dance company ECNAD’s 17th
anniversary celebration as well as farewell performance. This
double bill is a special collaboration with The Arts House, a longtime
partner of ECNAD.
First set up as Dance Dimension Project in 1996 by co-founders Lim
Chin Huat and Tan How Choon, ECNAD renamed itself in 2001
and has been contributing to the Singapore contemporary dance
scene for 17 years. The company is known for its site-specific, crossdisciplinary performances, boasting strong visuals imbued with an
innovative creative spirit. ECNAD has also been dedicating effort to
its education and outreach initiatives to promote dance.
While Reborn.Fullstop.. is ECNAD’s final public performance,
however, a full stop might not necessarily mean the end, but it
instead signals a rebirth and a new beginning. Reborn explores the
journey of new path and metamorphosis of a creative spirit that is
situated in an urban setting, while Fullstop offers a glance into Chin
Huat’s creative world and his process of creating for the stage.
Once again and for the final time, both co-founders Chin Huat and
How Choon have co-created the show and will perform together.
They will be reunited with some associate members and students
onstage, as they draw the final curtain down on their company
before embarking on their new paths.
The Arts House
& ECNAD
Play Den
4 – 6 Apr, 8pm
Performance duration: 90mins
$30; $24 (Concession for
students, senior citizens, NSF
and The Arts House members)
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg
Choreographers: Tan How Choon
(Reborn) / Lim Chin Huat (Fullstop)
Music/Sound Artist:
Tan How Choon
Lighting Designer: Gabriel Chan
Production/Installation Artists:
Aiwa, Loo An Ni
Production/Stage Manager:
Tennie Su
Dancers/Performers: Lim Chin Huat,
Tan How Choon, Eileen Lee, Esther
Kong, Koo Yuan Hui, Wah Yi Xin,
Audrey Lim, Yap Yi Tian
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WARRIOR AND WITCHES
大将军和小巫婆
Jade Opera Group
Shakespeare’s Macbeth gets a Hokkien opera makeover in Warrior
and Witches《大将军和小巫婆》, an innovative and intercultural
adaptation by the local Jade Opera Troupe (JOG). Scripted by noted
Chinese opera director/scholar Dr Chua Soo Pong and co-directed
by JOG founder Hong Xiu Yu, Warrior and Witches seamlessly mixes
Hokkien opera dance and music with the classic Shakespearean play.
All the songs and music are arranged by Hong Xiu Yu.
Warrior and Witches utilises the unique characteristics of opera
to tell the story of Shakespeare's famous play about the lust for
power and its tragic consequences in a specific milieu, yet with
universal emotional resonance.
创作歌仔戏《大将军和小巫婆》改编自莎士比亚名剧《麦可博》.编
剧蔡曙鹏博士以莎士比亚的故事为经，华族的历史精神为纬，让《大
将军和小巫婆》揉合戏曲、舞蹈、舞台剧及电影手法，展现戏曲艺
术活跃的融合能力与再创造的艳丽色彩。洪秀玉设计的唱腔有细腻
的人物心理刻划。人性与魔性的挣扎，人情与礼法之间的选择，有
精彩的展现。从巫婆上场，便经营造了一股慑人的气氛。整部戏充
满了强烈的戏剧张力。全剧一气呵成，扣人心弦。《大将军和小巫
婆》以歌仔戏特有的艺术魅力，消弭了語言文化對觀眾所造成的隔
閡。这是秀玉剧团制作的另一部跨文化歌仔戏精品.
Chamber \ 3 May, 7.30pm* & 4 May, 8pm \ $23 (Lower Chamber)
$14 (Upper Chamber) \ *$12 (Special concession for students and senior
citizens for 3 May show only) \ Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
YES MA’AM! –
LA FAMILLE VUE PAR
LA BONNE
Les Ateliers QUEST interactive
Through a collage of the classic French repertoire, from the classics
to comic of boulevard, from Molière to Feydeau, Genet or Labiche,
we attend the life of the Family. With the maid, we take part in
weddings, births, small dramas of everyday life. We laugh with
her at habits and faults of masters. The tone is alternately cheerful,
sensitive, irascible and prickly.
This original creation, in French, focuses on family life from the maid’s
point of view. The relationship between the master and the servant is a
classic drama through time, and brings an incredibly strong perspective
on the contemporary employer-maid relationship.
Chamber \ 16 & 17 May, 8pm \ 18 May, 3 & 8 pm \ 100min, no
intermission \ $35; $21 (Concession for children and students)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
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ALTERITY: DOUBLE BILL
Alterity Productions
Alterity – the other, the alternate ending.
Alterity is an exciting double-bill that comprises local playwright
Geraldine Song’s Mosaic and Nurhalizah. In addressing issues that
revolve around disability and aging, the voices in these empowering
pieces will hold their own and encourage stimulating discourse
about stereotypes surrounding these issues.
Nurhalizah takes the audience into the life of an uneducated
woman abandoned by both her husband and her three children,
and explores the role of Singaporean youth. Where are her three
children? Will they come back to her, and appreciate the mother
who brought them up single-handedly?
Mosaic explores the life of an undergraduate, Cedric, who has been
diagnosed with ‘Mosaic’ – a variant of Down’s Syndrome that leaves
only a small percentage of his cells affected. So it is not physically
or visually apparent that he has Down’s Syndrome. The play looks
into the limitations imposed by society on people who are seen as
“less than able”.
Play Den \ 24 – 26 May, 8pm \ 2hrs, with 15min intermission \ NC16
$25; $23 (Concession for students and senior citizens)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
SDEA THEATRE ARTS
CONFERENCE 2013
The second SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2013 will explore
the theme Masak Masak: Let’s Play! Discover fresh perspectives
on theatre-making with various workshops, presentations, and
dialogues centred on the three strands of Education, Community,
and Performance. For full programme and passes, please visit
www.sdea.org.sg
Various rooms \ 30 May – 2 Jun, 8.30am – 6.30pm
Full pass: $600; $480 (SDEA members); $350 (Students)
2-day pass: $470; $400 (SDEA members); $250 (Students)
1-day pass: $270; $200 (SDEA members); $150 (Students)
For ticketing enquiries, please email [email protected]
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Spotlight
on Slovak
Films
Embassy of Slovakia
in Jakarta and
Spotlight Singapore
Discover Slovakia through the first Slovak film festival in Singapore!
Featuring three popular films from Slovakia, Spotlight on Slovak
Films is presented by the Embassy of Slovak Republic in Jakarta
and follows the successful completion of the fifth Spotlight Singapore
in 2012. This is a cultural diplomacy initiative between Singapore
and the Slovak and Czech Republics which span across the fields of
culture, arts and economics.
Screening Room \ 12 – 14 Apr \ Free admission
LÓVE
Lóve (Slovak slang for ‘money') is a story of a young gangster who
tries to change his life after he falls in love with a college student.
Directed by young Slovak filmmaker Jakub Kroner and shot entirely
in Bratislava, Lóve is filled with thrilling physically-charged scenes,
an incredibly gripping plot and outstanding performances which
mesh to create a driven and compelling one-of-a-kind action drama.
12 Apr, 7.30pm \ Director/Writer: Jakub Kroner \ Cast: Michal Nemtuda,
Kristína Svarinská, Jakub Gogál \ 2011 \ Slovak & Czech Republics
87min \ In Slovak with English subtitles \ TBA
TWO SYLLABLES BEHIND
(O DVE SLABIKY POZADU)
Zuza, a young and independent arts student and part-time dubbing
actress, flies off to Paris after falling in love with a man she met. Her story
unfolds in Bratislava and Paris, as she shuttles between school and work
and embark on a journey of self discovery. This winning comic drama
offers a fresh perspective on contemporary Eastern Europe – and Slovakia.
13 Apr, 3pm \ Director/Writer: Katarína Šulajová \ 2004 \ Slovak & Czech
Republics \ 84min \ In Czech with English subtitles \ TBA
BROKEN PROMISE
(NEDODRŽANÝ SL'UB)
Broken Promise is a powerful cinematic retelling of the real life story
of Martin Friedmann, a Slovak Jew from a small Slovak town of
Bánovce. Unaware of the impending Nazi threat, Martin sets off to
a work camp in Sered, another small Slovak town, where his friend
Fred has secured him a place on the football team. As World War
II progresses, Martin finds himself in various situations where he has
to conceal his Jewish origins. This story tells of a young man who
escaped death not thanks to his heroism, but through luck and his
talent as a footballer.
14 Apr, 3pm \ Director/Writer: Jakub Kroner
Director/Writer: Jiří Chlumský \ Cast: Ondřej Vetchý, Zuzana Porubjaková,
Peter Oszlík, Samuel Spišák \ 2009 \ Slovak & Czech Republics \ 129min
In Czech with English subtitles \ TBA
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SFS TALKIES @ THE ARTS HOUSE
This Is Not A Film
Watch the Singapore premiere of this award-winning documentary,
shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake for a
last-minute submission to Cannes. This Is Not a Film depicts the dayto-day life of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi, a renowned Iranian
director who received a six-year prison sentence and 20-year ban
from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press, due
to his open support of the opposition party in Iran’s 2009 election.
While appealing his sentence, fellow director Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
visits Panahi at his Tehran apartment and films him talking to his
family and lawyer on the phone, reflecting on the art of filmmaking
as he waits for a decision on his appeal.
Singapore
Film Society and
The Arts House
Screening Room
13 & 14 Apr, 7.30pm
$12;
$10 (Concession for students
and senior citizens);
$8.50 (Singapore Film Society,
Reel Card & The Arts House
members. Limited to two tickets
per member.)
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg
The SFS Talkies @ The Arts House is a new bimonthly film series co-organised
by The Arts House and the Singapore Film Society. It aims to showcase
independent films from around the world. All screenings will be followed by
a post-screening talkback.
Director: Jafar Panahi &
Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
2011 \ Iran \ 75min
Documentary
In Persian with English Subtitles
PG
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Year Without A Summer
The Asian Film
Archive and
The Arts House
Screening Room
23 April, 7.30pm
$15
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg
Director/Writer: Tan Chui Mui
Cast: Namron, Azman Hassan,
Mislina Mustaffa
2010 \ Malaysia \ 90min
In Malay with English subtitles
PG
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With the moonlight as a backdrop, old friends Azam and Ali look back
on their childhood. Returning to the coastal village that he was so eager
to flee as a child, Azam, now a successful musician reconnects with his
friend Ali. Together with Ali's spirited wife, Minah, the three embark on
a lengthy night time fishing expedition and tiptoe around the reasons
for Azam's long absence. Minah's demonstration of holding her breath
underwater leads to Azam's going underwater too and this triggers a
retrospective look at the childhood days of the two friends.
Shot in the Malaysian village where the director Tan Chui Mui was
born, this film weaves myths and stories through the main character.
It captures the reminiscence of childhood friends while portraying
the themes of patience and desire, intertwining fantasy and reality,
past and present.
About Tan Chui Mui
Tan Chui Mui (1978, Kuantan, Malaysia) has worked as a columnist for
local newspapers and magazines. She directed some short films before
making her feature debut Love Conquers All in 2006 that won the Tiger
Award at the 36th International Film Festival Rotterdam. Her second
feature, Year Without A Summer was awarded the Special Mention
(Cinema of the Future) at the 13th Buenos Aires International Festival of
Independent Cinema in 2011.
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Singapore Chinese Film
Festival 新加坡华语电影节
One Tree Three Lives
三生三世聂华苓
Screening Room \ 27 & 28 Apr, 7.30pm
Director: Angie Chen 陈安琪 \ 2012 \ 96min \ PG
Born and raised in wartime China, Hualing Nieh Engle left Wuhan in
1949 for peace in Taipei, and then left for love in 1964 to the US. She
is the author of 24 books of fiction and non-fiction, which have been
translated into various languages. She also initiated the International
Writing Program in Iowa, US – a world-renowned platform for writers
since 1967. The co-founder was her now deceased husband, the poet
Paul Engle. The documentary follows her life and is also a love story
between a novelist and a poet.
One Nation, Two Cities
一国双城
Screening Room \ 27 Apr, 9.30pm \ 28 Apr, 5pm
Director: Cheung King Wai 张经纬 \ 2011 \ 70min \ PG
Director Cheung King Wai's latest film One Nation, Two Cities is a
poetic and emotional film which tells us of how the Chinese migrants
sacrifice the traditional family value as the country hurtles towards
modernity and economic boom.
Chinese Talkies Panels
Free admission for ticket stub holders,
SFS Members, members of SIM University and The Arts House members.
Seating on a first come first served basis.
WHERE IS CHINESE CINEMA? A DIALOGUE WITH
FILMMAKERS FROM TAIWAN, HONG KONG & SINGAPORE
Living Room \ 28 Apr, 2.30 – 4pm
Featuring Taiwanese film producer and actress Lee Lieh, Hong
Kong documentary film director Angie Chen and local filmmaker
Michelle Chong. Moderated by Eva Tang.
The Singapore Chinese Film
Festival seeks to cultivate the
appreciation of independent
Chinese language cinema and
to showcase contemporary
directors from the Chinese
film scene. A series of panel
talks with local and overseas
filmmakers as well as two of
the acclaimed documentaries
featured would be shown
exclusively at The Arts House.
UniSIM Centre for
Chinese Studies,
Singapore
Film Society AND
THE ARTS HOUSE
Screening Room \ Living Room
27 Apr – 5 May, various timings
$12
$10 (For SFS members,
students, staff and alumni of
SIM University and The Arts
House members)
Tickets are available at
www.bytes.sg
More information will be
available. Please check
The Arts House website for
full schedule and ticketing
information.
WRITING AND DIRECTING CHINESE CINEMA
Living Room \ 5 May, 2.30 – 4pm
Featuring acclaimed television and film director and Dean of
Cinematography Department at the prestigious Beijing Film
Academy Wang Jing, Chinese award-winning indie writer and
director Hao Jie and local filmmakers Han Yew Kwang and
Chai Yee Wei. Moderated by David Lee.
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Modern Day
Slavery Film Forum
EmancipAsia Ltd
Through the powerful films featured in the Modern Day Slavery
Film Forum, 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). Some of the films featured in this forum include Lilya-4-Ever,
Enslaved, Fatal Promises and Sex Slaves. Please check The Arts
House website for full schedule.
Screening Room \ 4 – 6 Apr, 7.30pm & 9.30pm \ Free admission
ENDEAVOURS
DOCUMENTARY FILM
FESTIVAL
Endeavours Documentary Film Festival and The Arts House
The Endeavours Documentary Film Festival is a new documentary
festival based at The Arts House. The festival has three goals: to
give documentary film makers a dedicated platform to show their
work in Asia; to give the public in Singapore a forum to watch
high quality documentaries from around the world; and to help
develop Singapore-based documentary filmmakers via the Emerging
Filmmaker competition and filmmaking workshops. Please check The
Arts House website for full schedule.
Screening Room \ 9 – 12 May, various timings \ TBC
Big Eyes, Big Minds
Singapore International
Children’s Film
Festival 2013
Big Eyes Big Minds and The Arts House
This year, Big Eyes, Big Minds presents six collections of over 50
short films for kids, about kids and sometimes, by kids! Schools and
families will enjoy interacting with charming characters and stories
from around the world. Programmes include Pickles & Dinasaurs, My
Furry Friends, Curious Critters and Hungry Creatures. Please check
The Arts House website for full schedule.
Screening Room \ 24 May, 22 – 30 Jun, various timings
$12.50 \ Early bird special: $11.50 for purchases by 15 May
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l i v i n g w i t h IVAN PEEV AND STEFAN POPOV:
MUSIC FOR FRIENDS 5
Stefan Popov and
The Arts House
Living Room
1 Apr, 8pm
$10
Tickets are available from
The Arts House Box Office
Bulgarian violinist Ivan Peev and pianist Stefan Popov will showcase
favourite pieces and treasures for the violin in this upcoming recital,
which will treat the audiences to the colours and nuances of the
string instrument.
The recital will feature well-known musical works by great violin
virtuosos like Pablo Sarasate, Fritz Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz and also
pieces by Rachmaninoff, Elgar, Gershwin, Jules Massenet, John
Williams and Monti. These works display a wide range and breadth
of style, the virtuosity of the players and the incomparable emotional
range and exceptional versatility of the violin.
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 [email protected]
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l i v i n g w i t h ARTISTVENTURES:
LIVING WITH BLISS
Let the music of Hungarian violinist Ani Umedyan and her friends
serenade you back to the mid-19th century America, when new
music genres appeared across North and South Americas and the
cohabitation of various ethnical groups in the continent created
a musical fusion of gospels, spirituals, American jazz, ragtime,
Argentinean tango and Brazilian samba.
Ani Umedyan and
The Arts House
Look forward to classic pieces such as Four Seasons by A.Piazzolla,
Classical Samba by H. Villa Lobos, Summer Time and The Man I
Loved by G. Gershwin and Cafe-Music by P. Schoenfield.
Tickets are available from
The Arts House Box Office
Living Room
6 May, 8pm
$10
This performance features Ani Umedyan (violin), Linda Collati (cello),
Ksenia Vokhmianina (piano), Tanya Vlaeva (piano) and Gayane
Vardanyan (vocal).
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the alphabet series:
Letter I – I Spy With My
Little i
The Sing Song Club and The Arts House
To kick off the new season of The Alphabet Series, we’ve decided
not to look at the beginning of words, but the final letter in them.
We therefore bring you this evening the Italian masters – with
songs by Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Respighi and Puccini, as well as
some surprises by Ligeti and Lutosławski, not to mention a few more
of our signature twists and turns. We will also feature music by our
home-grown talents Goh Toh Chai and Lim Yi.
A collaboration between The Sing Song Club and The Arts House,
The Alphabet Series is a showcase of a series of 26 recitals based
on every letter of the alphabet to promote the genre of art songs.
Living Room \ 25 May, 8pm \ $20; $15 (Concession for students, NSFs,
senior citizens and The Arts House members)
Tickets are available at www.bytes.sg
BRITTEN 100
The Arts House
2013 marks the 100th year of Benjamin Britten's birth, an occasion that
would be marked globally, attesting to the far-reaching influence the
composer has had.
While on the tour to the Far East between 1955 and 1957, Britten made
several stops in Singapore and even gave a short concert with his
partner, British Tenor, Peter Pears, at the then Victoria Memorial Hall.
Presenting a weekend of vocal recitals of Britten at The Old Parliament
House at this time would thus be a most fitting tribute.
On 11 May, we start first with Britten’s Five Canticles for solo voices and
instruments. Written over nearly three decades, the pieces reflect the
inner dialogues of the composer through the years until just before his
death. The intimate setting of the text offers us a glimpse into Britten’s
mind and changing emotions, and would serve as an interesting
memoriam. This would also mark the first time the complete canticles
are presented in Singapore.
On 12 May, a collection of Britten’s famous folk songs for solo
voice and piano, as well as some of his more important choral
arrangements such as the Five Flower Songs and the famous Hymn
to Saint Cecilia will be featured. With Britten born on the feast
day of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, this would make a
delightful ending to our little tribute.
Living Room \ 11 & 12 May, 7.30 pm \ $20 \ Tickets are available at www.
bytes.sg \ Please refer to www.theartshouse.com.sg for the full programme
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MAESTRO
CONCERT SERIES
Flute Studio
Catch international renowned flutist maestro William Bennett’s
special performance with the Singapore Flute Ensemble as well as
masterclasses, workshops and exhibition at the Maestro Concert Series!
Gallery \ 11 – 14 Apr, 10am - 9.30pm \ $30 \ 50% ticket subsidy for
schools under Tote Board Arts Grant, \ 30% ticket discount for member of
Flute Association Singapore \ Tickets are available at www.flute.com.sg
WORDS IN MUSIC:
AN INTRODUCTION TO
LYRICS WRITING
(KATA DALAM LAGU: SEBUAH BENGKEL PENULISAN LIRIK)
Anak Wayang
Elevate, express and emote the language of music at this workshop
conducted by educator‐songwriter Khair Yassin, a member of the
popular music group Rausyanfikir. This session is held in Malay.
Play Den \ 5 May, 10am - 12pm (for students only), 4pm - 6pm (for public)
Free admission (Please pre-register at [email protected])
MAHLIGAI SYAHDU:
ROMANCING THE 80S
Sri Mahligai
In this showcase named after a popular hit in the 80s of the same
title, traditional Malay ensemble Sri Mahligai revisits the 80s with a
bang to bring a delectable selection of classic Malay pop and rock
music of the era with their trademark signature Malay orchestral
style. This is held in conjunction with SPH Gift of Music 2013 Series.
Play Den \ 5 May, 2pm & 8pm \ One hour with no interval
Free admission (Please pre-registrater at [email protected])
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visual arts
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PRINT GALLERY SERIES
LIFE ENSUES: PORTRAITS
FROM KATUNGE
The Arts House & Jen Macapagal
Through amateur photographer Jen Macapagal’s photographs of
Katunge, a village north of Kathmundu, Nepal, one sees hope and
future in the eyes of a community that has remained resilient even as
they await inevitable progress.
Print Gallery \ 11 – 21 Apr, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
Journeys With The
Caterpillar
The Arts House, Shivaji Das and Yolanda Yu
This exhibition by budding photographers Shivaji Das and Yoland
Yu attempts to capture the lives of people in the Indonesian
islands of Flores and Sumba – a kaleidoscope of dramatic nature,
ancient customs, and elaborate animist rites.
Print Gallery \ 23 – 28 Apr, 10am – 10pm \ Free admission
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
[email protected].
SOJOURN
The Arts House, Wee Hong Ling & Yap Lay Bee
Award-winning ceramist Dr. Wee Hong-Ling and urban developer
Yap Lay Bee’s latest exhibition forms an impressionable collage of
traversed terrain and places through Dr. Wee’s ceramic houses and
Lay Bee’s monochrome photographs.
Box Office Foyer \ 4 – 21 Apr, 11am – 8pm \ Free admission
IRAN UN-VEILED
NUS Middle East Institute
NUS Middle East Institute's first ever photography exhibition features the
works of local Singaporean photographer Zann Huang, who travels
regularly to the Middle East. In this body of work one sees the realities of life
in Iran from the perspective of the young post-revolution generation.
Gallery \ 30 Apr – 8 May, 10am – 8pm \ Free admission
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Event Listings
Free admission
APril
13 Apr Cita:
1 Apr
Living With Ivan Peev And Stefan
Popov: Music For Friends 5 P26
4 – 16 Apr
Sojourn
P31
13 & 14 Apr
14 Apr
Bahasa Dan Budaya P12 This Is Not A Film P21
Broken Promise
15 & 21 Apr Pride
Park P9
20 Apr & 18 May Cafetari
Reborn.Fullstop..A Farewell Performance By Ecnad P15 4 – 6 Apr
7 Apr Tropical Literature & Art Club 热带雅聚 P11
18 & 20 Apr Mansfield
17 & 20 Apr Persuasion P9
Modern Day Slavery Film Forum P24
And Prejudice
16 & 19 Apr Emma P9
11 –14 Apr Maestro
P20
14 Apr Writing Singapore Literary
Forum 2013 Series P12
(1940) P8
4 – 6 Apr
Meet Read P13
Concert Series P26
23 Apr Year
Without A Summer P22
23 – 28 Apr Journeys With The
Caterpillar P31
11 – 21 Apr
Katunge
Life Ensues: Portraits From P31
12 Apr
Lóve
12 Apr
Tash Aw
13 Apr
Two Syllables Behind
13 & 14 Apr
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P20
P4
P20
This Is Not A Film P21
25 Apr Krishna
Udayasankar P9
27 Apr – 5 May Singapore Chinese
Film Festival P23
30 Apr – 8 May
Iran Un-Veiled
P31
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May
27 Apr – 5 May Singapore Chinese
Film Festival P23
Launch of F.C.U.K. Your
Way to Success P13
3 & 5 May
Ma’am! –
La Fa Mille Vue Par La Bonne
2 May
2 & 4 May Pride
(2005) P8
16 – 18 May Yes
And Prejudice
Clueless P10
3 & 4 May Warrior
18 May Cafetari
Meet Read P13
And Witches
P17
24 – 26 May Alterity:
4 & 6 May
P17
Sense And Sensibility P10
P18
5 May Words In Music: An
Introduction To Lyrics Writing P29
Mahligai Syahdu: Romancing
The 80s P29
5 May
5 May Tropical Literature &
Art Club 热带雅聚 P11
Double Bill
24 May, 22 – 30 Jun Big Eyes, Big
Minds Singapore International
Children’s Film Festival 2013 P24
Living With Artistventures:
Living With Bliss P27
6 May
9 May
Peter Lerangis P5
9 – 12 May Endeavours Documentary
Film Festival P17
8 May
Iran Un-Veiled
10 May
P31
Aqmal P7
11 & 12 May Britten
100
P28
25 May Letter I –
My Little I P28
I Spy With
30 May – 2 Jun SDEA Theatre Arts
Conference 2013 P18
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S h o p & D ine at T he Ar t s H ouse
Shop & Dine at The Arts House
TH E SH O P
Mon – Sat, 11am – 8pm (closed on Sun & PH)
The Shop located within The Arts House features a broad selection
of books, artworks, design objects, gifts, jewellery, apparels, as
well as exclusive items developed and produced by The Arts House.
For the months of April and May,
receive a FREE set of Areas of Historical Significance in Singapore
OR Art Series – Liu Kang & Ong Kim Seng presentation pack
with every $60 spent in a single receipt.
get your specially designed The Arts House tote bag for only
$9.90 (Usual Price: $12).
O LIVIA CASSIVELAU N
FAN CO U RT (OCF)
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm, Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm, restaurant is open till late (Mon – Sat),
closed for Sat Lunch and on Sun
Restaurant Olivia Cassivelaun Fancourt (OCF) was officially
launched on 4 March 2013. The 60-seater restaurant, with a
private room enough to accommodate 12 persons, unveiled
on the second level, right above Timbre, at The Arts House. A
collaboration between A Thousand Tales (ATT) and Timbre Group,
this exquisitely designed restaurant will serve up a storm of French
fare amidst carefully curated playlist of songs. OCF is also the
latest platform for celebrated artists, such as Michaela Therese,
Dawn Ho and Alicia Pan, whose music provides the perfect
accompaniment to the dining experience.
Annex Building, 1 Old Parliament Lane #02-02 \ +65 6333 9312 \ www.ocf-singapore.com
VIET LAN G
Sun – Thur, 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. With its contemporary décor and cosy ambience,
Viet Lang is ideal for intimate get-togethers and elaborate parties.
Viet Lang’s menu offers a good presentation of authentic Northern,
Central and Southern Vietnamese cuisine with a touch of FrancoAsian influence.
1 Old Parliament Lane #01-01 \ +65 6337 3379 \ www.vietlang-artshouse.com
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S hop & D i ne a t T he Ar t s H ou s e
B arbershop by
Timbre Wed – Sat, from 6pm, closed on Sun – Tue
Quality music has a new address. Come down to Barber Shop,
the latest addition to Timbre Group's line-up 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 Timbre@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
EARSHOT CAFÉ
Mon – Fri, 11.30am – 6pm (closed on weekends & PH) \ Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm
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.
Daily set lunches, signature burgers and local menu are available all
day. Available for corporate bookings and private parties.
The Arts House Box- Office
1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
T 65 6332 6919
F 65 6339 9695
E [email protected]
W www.bytes.sg
www.bytes.sg
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm Sat 11am – 8pm Sun & 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. All information correct at time of printing. Please refer to our
website at www.theartshouse.com.sg for updates. The Arts House is managed by the Old Parliament House Limited.
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S h o p & D ine at T he Ar t s H ouse
Support
The Arts House!
As the literary arts space in Singapore, The Arts House is committed
to developing and promoting Singapore writers and our literary
works. We believe in supporting Singapore writers and artists and
works from and about Singapore. To that end, we have initiated a
series of programmes that showcase our writers and artists, as we
give them the space and platform to create works and reach out to
Singapore audiences.
Your gift of a donation will help make our programmes possible, and
keep them free and accessible to all communities. The impact of your
gift will go a long way towards boosting the Singapore literary and
arts community and can be a wonderful way to honour or memorialise
someone. For a donation of $100 and above, you could enjoy tax
deduction of 2.5 times the donated amount.
How You Can Support Us
1.Online via give2arts.sg (search for The Arts House)
2.Cheque
All cheques should be crossed and made payable to
THE OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE LIMITED
Mailing Address: The Old Parliament House Limited,
1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Thank you for your gift!
For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or
+65 6332 6900.
About The Arts House
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ccupying the almost 200-year-old building that was
Singapore’s first Parliament House, The Arts House
since its opening in 2004 has been offering its visitors a
broad spectrum of activities, ranging from contemporary arts and
entertainment events to lifestyle options, while at the same time
playing an active role in the Singapore arts and creative scene.
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Since 2011, The Arts House has been focusing on the development of
literary arts, while supporting and presenting programmes and festivals
that aim to give our audiences a wide and multidisciplinary experience.
General Information
Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
General Enquiries
T 65 6332 6900 F 65 6336 3021
E [email protected] W www.theartshouse.com.sg
How to get to The Arts House
By MRT
7-minute walk from City Hall and Raffles City MRT stations
By Bus
Victoria Concert Hall: 100, 107, 130, 131, 75, 167
www.theartshouse.com.sg
The Treasury: 51, 63, 80, 124, 124A, 145, 166, 174, 174e, 197, 1N, 2N,
3N, 4N, 5N, 6N
Fullerton Sq: 10, 10e, 57, 70, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 196, 196e,
75, 167, 531
By Car
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Carpark available at Parliament House, The Adelphi and
Funan DigitaLife Mall
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The Arts House
is managed by
The Old Parliament House Ltd.