BAZAAR’s ultimate activity roundup for kids around the island. By Claire Turrell.
BAZAAR’s ultimate activity roundup for kids around the island. By Claire Turrell.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC.
Join the Singapore Dance Theatre as it takes you to turnof- the-century Shanghai to relive the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker. Clara, who is given a magical nutcracker as a gift, sees it turn into a full-sized hero at the stroke of midnight. Expect to meet the Snow Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more familiar faces on this epic adventure. From 7 to 11 December, 2016, at the Esplanade Theatre. Priced from $30, www.sistic.com.sg.
TOTS’ THEATRE.
Kids can watch their favourite books come to life at KidsFest, the theatre festival for children. Hot-ticket gigs include Julia Donaldson’s new show Gruffalos, Ladybirds and Other Beasts, featuring characters from her bestselling books; as well as Shark in the Park; Horrible Histories—The Best of Barmy Britain. From 11 January to 12 February, 2017. Tickets from $42, www.kidsfest.com.sg.
FUTURE STARS.
Budding thespians will love the new Christmas-themed workshops at ACT 3 Drama Academy taking place from 21 November to 17 December, 2016. Inspired by classic tales such as Puss in Boots and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, these workshops will boost kids’ singing and dancing skills, and confidence. From $50 per child, www.act3international.com.sg.
MONKEY BUSINESS.
What could make a beloved Chinese fantasy classic more fun? When it takes place around Singapore. In Monkey Goes West, orphan Ah Tang goes on an adventure with Pigsy, Sandy and the Monkey King from Haw Par Villa to Jurong West, encountering mythical monsters and naughty fairies along the way. From 18 November to 17 December, 2016, at the Drama Centre Theatre. Priced from $50, www.sistic.com.sg.
BLOCKBUSTER NIGHTS OUT.
Moana Plucky teenager Moana sets sail on a daring mission to save her island. To achieve her quest, she needs to find the demi-god Maui to help her fight coconut pirates and fiery monsters that live in volcanos.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Want to know how Princess Leia got the plans to destroy Death Star? Well, all will be revealed when the next episode of the saga hits our screens on 15 December, 2016.
SANTA’S TREASURE HUNT.
Join Santa and friends during the festive season for a Merry Fishmas at the S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa. Tots can join an Enchanted Sea Trail, listen to stories told by Mrs Claus, and even catch Santa and his elves exploring the deep. Tickets from $30 for adults; $18 for children, www.rwsentosa.com.
GIFT OF LOVE.
Spread some cheer this festive season by creating a Box of Joy for Eton House Gives Back. The Eton House team is encouraging friends to wrap a small shoe box filled with an array of goodies that children would love to unwrap on Christmas Day. The school will be donating these gifts to children at Sanctuary House and the Children’s Society. Start stocking up on colouring books, jigsaw puzzles, mini musical instruments, cars and dolls now. Visit www.etonhouse.com.sg
SPECIAL SNAPS.
Want to make your Christmas cards extra special this year? Book a shoot with the whole family at White Room Studio. The boutique photography studio will ensure everyone from the oldest to the youngest members of the family are at ease, and the results will make for a memento to last a lifetime. Visit www.whiteroomstudio.com.sg.
SAVING SANTA.
Find out how Santa prepares for his biggest night of the year in Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas musical at the SOTA Drama Theatre from 25 to 27 November, 2016. See if his pets Cat and Dog will let him leave the house on Christmas Eve, and if he will be able to deliver the presents on time. Priced from $38, www.sistic.com.sg.
A BUG’S LIFE.
ITheatre’s sell-out musical, The Ant and the Grasshopper, is back from 18 February to 19 March, 2017, at the SOTA Drama Theatre. Based on Aesop’s famous fable about the hardworking ant and the grasshopper who prefers to laze in the sun, enjoy an afternoon of fun characters, colourful puppets and catchy songs. Priced from $32, www.sistic.com.sg.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.
Work out and check out your friends from the animal kingdom by joining The New Paper Courts Big Walk at the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari on 26 November, 2016. This 5km stroll through two of Singapore’s favourite attractions is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. Priced from $35, www.tnpbigwalk.sg.
A ROCKING CHRISTMAS.
Kickstart your Christmas with Jingle Bell Rocks! at Marina Bay Sands on 9 and 10 December, 2016. Two West End stars and a live 51-piece orchestra will perform an array of Christmas classics, from “Frosty the Snowman” to “All I Want for Christmas Is You...”. Priced from $65, www.sistic.com.sg.
GIMME FIVE.
Hi-5 Fairytale hits MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands from 2 to 4 December, 2016. It features the lovable Hi-5 puppet Chatterbox, who is ready to open her magical book of Sharing Stories, plus all of your tot’s favourite characters. Priced from $45, www.sistic.com.sg.
DAREDEVIL STARS.
Thrills and spills await you at Cirque Adrenaline from 15 to 25 December, 2016, at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. Expect to see high-flying trapeze artists, daredevi motor cyclists and aerial stunts. Priced from $55, www.marinabaysands.com or www.sistic.com.sg
THE FINAL FRONTIER.
Watch your tot’s eyes grow wide with wonder when you take them to “NASA—A Human Adventure” at the ArtScience Museum. Mini space cadets will be able to get up close to original models of the extraordinary spacecraft that NASA has taken into space and discover more about the heroes who flew them. From 19 November, 2016, to 19 March, 2017. Priced from $20 for adults, $12 for children, www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum.
