8 Days — October 05, 2017

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8 DAYS

OCT 5 – 12


THEATRE


Forever Young
Adapted from the original European cult hit, this jukebox
musical is set in 2067 in a nursing home that houses a
group of actors who were previously pillars of the Singapore
arts scene. They prove that not all is behind them as they belt
out a host of musical theatre canons, rock classics and the
occasional scene from popular local television shows. The cast
includes Hossan Leong, Karen Tan, Tan Kheng Hua and Suhaimi
Yusof. Advisory: 16 (some mature content and coarse language).
Oct 11–21. Mon–Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm, 8pm; Sun, 4pm. Sun : 4pm. Sota
(School of the Arts) Drama Theatre, 1 Zubir Said Drive. Tix: $40–$69 from
Sistic*. http://www.singtheatre.com

Jump
The internationally acclaimed action-packed Korean
comedy sensation returns to Singapore. Combining
comedy, martial arts and acrobatics, the story
revolves around an average Korean family with
characters such as an authoritative grandfather,
a tae kwon do-savvy mother and drunk uncle. Be
entertained by their hilarious antics as they battle
two burglars who break into their home in the middle
of the night.
Oct 6–8. Fri, Sat, 8pm; Sat, Sun, 2pm. Resorts World Thea-
tre, Resorts World Sentosa. Tix: $38–$128 from Sistic*.

Fun Home
Based on Alison Bechdel’s
best-selling memoir, Fun
Home is the winner of five
Tony Awards, including Best
Musical. It is a tale about
a girl’s determination to
connect with her volatile
father, and about seeing
one’s parents through
grown-up eyes. Directed by
Tracie Pang and starring
Adrian Pang, Benjamin
Kheng, Chloe Choo and
Elena Wang. Advisory:
Restricted 18 (homosexual
content).
Till Oct 15. Tue-Fri, 8pm; Sat,
3pm, 8pm; Sun, 3pm, 8pm (Oct
15 only). Drama Centre Thea-
tre, 100 Victoria Street. Tix:
$30–$95 from Sistic*. http://www.
pangdemonium.com

Off Kilter
Performed by award-winning
theatre actor and artist
Ramesh Meyyappan,
whose last major project,
Butterfly, boasted sold-out
shows around the world.
Off Kilter is a dark comedy
that explores one’s mental
well-being and identity
by incorporating illusions
and masterful non-verbal
storytelling. There will be a
post-show discussion after
each performance.
Oct 11–14. 8pm. Theatre-
Works, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan
Road. Tix: $35 from Sistic*.

Absurd Person
Singular
Presented by The Stage
Club, this dark comedy
by Tony Award-winning
playwright Alan Ayckbourn
tells the tale of three
couples attempting to
deal with their social
standings, marriages and
the pressures of three
Christmas parties. Absurd
Person Singular has been
staged numerous times on
Broadway and in The West
End, and promises to be
a night of wicked fun and
laughter.
Oct 11–14. 8pm. KC Arts Cen-
tre, 20 Merbau Road. Tix: $37
from Sistic*.

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