Interview with 'Kinky Boots' Cast - Running till 14 Oct 2018

Hawk and I got to speak to the cast of the fabulous musical Kinky Boots! With an original score by Cyndi Lauper (Best score at the Tony's), exciting dance choreography, amazing costumes and a heart-warming storyline with a message of mutual appreciation between communities, it is a show that has audiences rocking in the aisle night after night.

Firstly, we speak to the (biological) women of the cast: Sydney Patrick and Hayley Lampart share with us their characters' journeys on the show and how it relates to their real life.

Next, we talk to Derek Brazeau and Philip Stock who play the 'Angels', the friends and backup dances of lead character Lola. We discuss the preparation needed to transform them into their glamorous stage personas.

Lastly, we spoke to Andrew Terlizzi, Kevin Casey and Michael Lavin on the creative team, discussing what it's like to perform original music by a world-famous rock star.

These videos can also be found on Hawk's website at http://hawkliuh.wixsite.com/singing/kinky-boots.

Kinky Boots is now running till 14 October 2018 at MBS's Sands Theatre. Get your tickets now at SISTIC!

https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/kinky1018

Our 10th Anniversary

The Mad Scene turns 10 today! A special thank you to everyone who has contributed and has been featured on it.  Most importantly, big thank yous to our readersover the years. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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'Singapore Trilogy' by L'Arietta - 12 to 14 Oct 2018

Singapore Trilogy
12 and 14 October 2018
The Blue Room and The Living Room, Arts House

Chamber opera company L’arietta Productions presents Singapore Trilogy, three chamber operas composed by Dr. Chen Zhangyi. The show features veteran singers Yee Ee-Ping, Akiko Otao, Jonathan Charles Tay and Felicia Teo, as well as the new generation of Singaporean singers, Ng Jingyun, Phoebe Chee, and Ng Samuel. Collaborating artist Alvin Mark Tan joins the team for a multi-sensory journey.

Dr. Chen Zhangyi

Singapore Trilogy follows milestone moments in a regular Singaporean’s life. In Laksa Cantata, on the Bride’s big day, the groom wants to serve laksa, but she doesn’t! Can they learn to compromises and start their new chapter as a married couple with or without Singapore’s favourite dish?

In Window Shopping, an older woman and a young bright-eyed girl explores the personal relationship one has with themselves and how each of us develops over time in a shoe shop. Is there such a thing as the perfect pair? The perfect life?

And finally in the newly commissioned work Kopi for One, a familiar kopi aunty welcomes a woman who has returned after a long time away. The waitress encourages the father to tell his daughter how much he loves her. In a culture where love is shown with actions instead of with words, do we really say what we want to our closest ones? Can a cup of kopi save their relationship? Bring your loved ones, sip a cup of kopi and watch these stories unfold.

This is a rare opportunity to see not one but three chamber operas by a local composer who is making waves abroad, performed by a top-notch cast of local talents. Check out the Events Page for more information and for tickets!

Interview with Leslie Tay and Teng Xiang-Ting - Concert on 5 Sep 2018

Here is a live video interview with Leslie Tay and Teng Xiang-Ting by Hawk Liu, about their upcoming concert Life is Ha Ha Happiness on 5 September 2018 at the Esplanade Recital Studio, posted on Hawk's website. Click on the link below to watch!

http://hawkliuh.wixsite.com/singing/life-is-ha-ha-happiness

Aiyoh... a Vocal Recital - 30 Sep 2018

Presenting Aiyoh..., a vocal recital by four regular performers in the Singapore arts scene: Steven Ang (ME!), Randy Tan, Kei Lau and William Chua, feature a special appearance by girl group The Durian Sisters (Yew Yun Yu, Laura Maurer Stroh and Mathilda Bellanger). It will be held on 30 September 2018, 7.30pm at Aliwal Arts Centre.

Check out the promo trailer below, filmd at the University of Greenwich where the Do You Hear the People Sing scene in the 2012 Les Miz movie was also filmed, and log on to Peatix for the full programme and tickets!

https://aiyohvocalrecital.peatix.com

Album Crowdfunding Campaign - Night Garden by Jo Anne Sukumaran

Singaporean bassoonist Jo Anne Sukumaran needs your help to crowdfund her debut album. She is an experienced musician who has played professionally in orchestras around the world including Australia, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Inspired by a meditation retreat at St. John's Island, Jo Anne's debut album nature-inspired programe includes pieces by Phillippe Hersant, Charles Koechlin and Manuel de Falla.

The crowdfunding campaign starts on 7 September 2018. Meanwhile, check out her website below for more information about the album and the artist.

https://www.joannesukumaran.com/the-night-garden

Interview Feature - Soprano Christina Thè

Our correspondent Alvin Koh interviewed Singaporean-Australian soprano Christina Thè, currently serving as artist-in-residence at New Opera Singapore and will be featured in their upcoming production of Dialogues of the Carmelites, 3 and 5 August 2018. Check out their exchange below!