Aladdin at MBS: Running from 21 July to 11 Aug 2019

Our team at The Mad Scene were chuffed to be invited to an exclusive media call for Aladdin, opening on 21 July 2019. The stars of the show flew down specially from Australia to perform hits from the show for us as well as answer questions from host Allen Wu and us invited guests.

This production looks to be a visual and musical spectacular; from the opening crowd sequences to the physical rendering of the central magic carpet ride, we were promised that we will be blown away by the production's combination of stagecraft in costumes and set design, modern technology, atheletics and performance talent. I for one am eager to see how the animated film that I have loved as a child would be brought to life onstage!

Check out our exclusive coverage of the media call, including a full performance of A Whole New World here.

Offical trailer for this production:

More detailed pictures with cast performance and costumes here.

Tickets for Aladdin are already available at SISTIC. Find out more information via the link below:
https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/aladdin0919?cid=mbsbase-rtb-aladdin0919

All About Love - 7 April 2019 (Sun)

Join Steven Ang, Lin Yu-Ching, Jonathan Huang, William Chua, Chen Su-Chen and pianist Ben Lim as we present a recital programme of operatic arias, duets and ensembles about everyone's favourite subject - LOVE!

Click through to find out more about about the show including our full concert programme and tickets!
https://allaboutlove.peatix.com

Review: Matilda The Musical - at MBS till 17 March 2019

Jeremy Lee attended the Gala Night of Matilda The Musical. Here is his review, read on to find out why you should attend the show before it ends on 17 March 2019!

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Does your child think he’s the best? Do you want to wean the little tyke off of the plague of entitlement that besets many Singaporean children nowadays?

Bring the mini-me to see Matilda The Musical, the latest offering from the hardworking folks at Base Entertainment Asia, now playing at the Marina Bay Sands till 17 March 2019.

The multiple-award-winning Broadway and West End show, based on the book by the late, beloved novelist Roald Dahl, doesn’t treat children with kid gloves - in fact, it actively brings them down a peg or two.

The opening sequence, Miracle, hammers this point home right at the start, with children declaring that their parents say that they are “a miracle”, “special” and a “princess/prince” - teachers in Singapore who have dealt with spoiled pupils may find this all-too familiar.

The children are quickly brought down to earth, though, when they start school and are unceremoniously warned by older students of “severe” punishments, “tragedy” and a “living hell” under a violent headteacher - more on her later.

Interview Feature: Matilda at MBS - Running till 17 March 2019

Hawk Liu interviews the cast and creative team of Road Dahl's Matilda The Musical. It looks like a totally fun show with a slightly dark edge and an important message for the kids. Check out our interview videos below to know more!

The videos above can also be found at https://hawkliublog.wordpress.com/2019/02/27/matilda-the-muscial.

Get tickets for Matilda The Musical at the Events Page!

Matila The Musical - Till 7 March 2019

Matilda the Musical, the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved literary classic has rocked the West End and Broadway for many years now, winning numerous awards and inspiring generations of child performers along the way.

Now we audiences in Singapore will finally get to see this dark comedy live onstage, featuring a cast of adults and children from the West End and Singapore. Check out SISTIC for more information and tickets!

Holidays Around the Corner - 14 Dec 2018

Brownhill Consutancy presents a special Christmas concert entitled Holidays Around the Corner. The musicians scheduled to perform are harpist Fontane Liang, bassoonist Emerald Chee, mezzo-soprano Chieko Sato, countertenor EeMing Chua, soprano Sérine de Labaume and pianist Beatrice Lin, a real musical potpourri.

Check out the trailer below to hear what each musician has to offer, and don't forget to get your tickets at the Events Page!

Mamma Mia - Running Till 18 Nov 2018

 

Hawk Liu and I went to interview the cast and creative team of Mamma Mia, now running at MBS's Sands Theatre till 18 November.

 

First up, we talk to Matthew Rutherford, Tamlyn Henderson and Daniel Crowder, who play the three ex-lovers of Donna's.



 

 

 Next, we talk to resident director Nikkidavies Jones, choreographer Jamie Wilkin and music director Carlton Edwards, veterans of Mamma Mia who have toured with the show in the UK and internationally for many years.

 

 

 

On a personal note, watching the original stage production again after viewing the film prequel/sequel that is Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again! with Cher was an interesting experience, giving more depth to the characters and plot despite some loopholes. In addition, the music of ABBA performed by this company of highly-skilled singers/actors/dancers made the evening highly enjoyable and entertaining as always.



 

Mamma Mia runs till 18 November 2018. Get your tickets at SISTIC. You won't regret it!

 

https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/mamma1118?cid=mbsbase-mamma1118