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"The process of creating: the foolish
attempts; the constant failures; the agony
of defeat; the harsh criticism; and the
vulnerability, are all what makes art truly
alive and real. "
– Mohd Fared Jainal. Artistic Director, Teater Ekamatra
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As we approach the end of 2014, and look towards Singapore’s
big Jubilee year, we at Goodman and Aliwal Arts Centre have
begun taking stock of the last year.
This edition of the brochure will be our final in print, as we
work towards being more environmentally friendly, we will
be focusing our efforts online instead. Moving forward, we
hope you will continue to stay updated by signing up for our
mailing list on our website, liking us on Facebook or following
us on Instagram.
Coming off the high from the two festivals that happened at
Aliwal in the past two months – Lit Up by Word Forward and The
International A Cappella Festival by The A Cappella Society,
we’re all geared up for a fantastic lineup that will close 2014
with a bang!
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Odyssey Dance Theatre
as they look back on their journey in Moments – a special
multidisciplinary exhibition. We also have two Tamil plays that
are sure to get you on the edge of your seat. If you’d like to
quickly check off learning a new skill from the 2014 Resolutions
List, we’ve got vocal workshops from traditional Chinese opera,
to contemporary a cappella. Or else uncover your hidden
Beethoven with some piano lessons!
In the meantime, mark your calendars for Saturday 18 January
2015 - the date of the second Aliwal Urban Art Festival! This
edition is just bigger and better – with more funky bands, live
graffiti demonstrations and slick DJs shining a bright light on
street culture and its genres.
Warmest regards,
Place Management Team
Aliwal Arts Centre
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CONTENTS
Featured Tenants 02 School Holiday Specials! 03 Featured Events 04
Programme Listing 05 - 11 Tenants Listing, Food & Beverage 12
Location Map 13
FEATURED TENANT
Aliwal Arts Centre is an assembly of 22 artists and
arts groups, with a strong focus on the Performing
Arts. This section allows you a sneak peek into
the lives and works of our artist-residents.
Teater
Ekamatra
established itself with a provocative
has
and
innovative repertoire of multilingual works that
address social issues such as race and religion.
The Teater Ekamatra mission is guided by
its values of diversity, inclusivity, integrity,
accountability and people-centredness, to
create inspiring and engaging theatre, incubate
emerging talent and expand diversity within the
industry.
This single-minded vision has taken the
company from strength to strength in 26 years,
from commissions by notable arts festivals like
the Man Singapore Theatre Festival and M1
Fringe Festival, to clinching multiple awards at
the Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards, for Best
Original Script for Kakak Kau Punya Laki in 2014
and Charged in 2011, and Best Original Script
and Best Actress for Nadirah in 2010.
To secure a legacy of talent in Singapore,
Ekamatra develops young artists through
several
initiatives
such
as
incubation
programme
MEREKA,
Playwriter/Director
Mentorship programmes, as well as an Artist
Residency programme launched this year,
that saw sound artist Zul Mahmod create an
ethereal orchestra of science equipment. The
installation included a talk and performance
titled No Substance.
School Holiday Specials!
In December, Ekamatra will debut Ingat-Ingat
Lupa at the Drama Centre Black Box. The play
by emerging writer Nabilah Said features an
all-star line-up, from director Rizman Putra to
dramaturg Alfian Sa’at and a stellar cast.
After which it’s full steam ahead for 2015, with
commissions from the Monologue Festival, as
well as the Singapore International Festival of
Arts, alongside new productions and continuing
initiatives.
To keep up with Teater Ekamatra, follow
them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:
TeaterEkamatra.
Teater Ekamatra’s studio, Greymatter, is located
at Aliwal Arts Centre, #02-10.
The A Cappella Society presents its first a cappella musical for
the family! Join Rudolf and his friends on an adventure around
Singapore as they learn about the true meaning of friendship
and basic social values. From helping to decorate the stage
with their own craft to singing along and helping to create
soundscapes, this enchanting tale of friendship will warm your
hearts this Christmas season.
A CAPPELLA
CHRISTMAS VOCAL
JAM WITH RUDOLF &
FRIENDS
The A Cappella Society
Concert | 20 – 23 November | 11am, 3pm, 7pm | #03-03
Matinee: $20; Evening: $25 | www.a-cappella.org.sg/events
[email protected] | +65 9647 6856 | www.a-cappella.org.sg
This school holiday treat your little one to a Christmas Magic
holiday camp inspired by The Nutcracker! Kids aged 5 to 10
years of age can experience the magic of Christmas through
a series of fun activities including crafts, a music adventure,
painting, games and more!
Camp | 28 and 29 November, 10am – 5pm | #03-07
$128 with lunch and snacks | [email protected]
+65 6444 9989 | www.colourfulnotes.com.sg
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THE NUTCRACKER’S
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
CAMP
Colourful Notes Music
& Art Studio
ALIWAL ARTS CENTRE | PAGE 3
FEATURED
EVENTS
PROGRAMME LISTINGS
Not only do arts tenants use their spaces as personal studios, they
regularly conduct workshops and courses to share their wealth of
knowledge with aspiring artists and enthusiasts. Feel free to call or
email to enquire about the programmes that appeal to you.
Aliwal Arts Centre’s calendar is
filled to the brim with exciting
programmes throughout the
year. These event highlights are
brought to you by some of our
most talented artists and arts
companies.
Theatre
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1. MUSES –
XTRAORDINARY
SOLOS
Odyssey Dance Theatre
Watch compelling and unique
solos
by
award-winning
dancers including Calvin Goh
and Farliana Ghani (Singapore),
Kimiko Komata (Japan) and
Jae Hyuk Choi and Won Min
Shin (South Korea) in Muses
– Xtraordinary Solos. Part of
the 6 th DanzINC International
Dancers & Choreographers’
Residency Festival.
Dance | 31 October – 1 November
8pm | Multi-Purpose Hall
Entry by donation
[email protected]
+65 6221 5229
http://odysseydancetheatre.com/
odt_international_intro.html
2. KULLANARI
2Tango Dazzle
Six strangers collaborate to pull
off a perfect crime, but when
the simple robbery explodes
into a bloody ambush, the
ruthless killers find themselves
in a race to nab the black sheep
amongst them.
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We invite you to play a game. Shuffle the cards, pick a token and
roll the die. The person with the highest number will go first. They
always go first, don’t they? We can only be fair. Unfold our everyday
lives – the best/worst moments living the “Singapore Dream”;
having a great career with a big bank account, buying a HDB flat or
condominium and more!
3. (MONO)PLAY
Yellow Chair
Productions
Are you ready to play? Then again, aren’t you playing it already?
Production | 7 – 8 November, 8pm; 8 – 9 November, 3pm
Multi-Purpose Hall | $20 / $15 (concession) through
http://www.ticketmash.sg/monoplay | [email protected]
www.yellowchairproductions.com
In Tamil with English subtitles.
Production | 18 – 21 December,
8pm; 21 – 22 December, 3pm
Multi-Purpose Hall | $25 / $20
(concession) through
+65 9384 2437 | +65 9832 6434
[email protected]
www.dazzle.sg
https://www.facebook.
com/2Tango.Dazzle
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Dance
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4. MEET-THEPRACTITIONERS
DIALOGUE: MUSES
– XTRAORDINARY
SOLOS
Odyssey Dance
Theatre
Choreographers of Muses – Xtraordinary Solos speak about
their creation processes and aspirations in their dance practices.
Part of the 6 th DanzINC International Dancers & Choreographers’
Residency Festival.
5. MEET-THEPRACTITIONERS
DIALOGUE: MOMENTS
Odyssey Dance
Theatre
ODT’s artistic director Dr Danny Tan sheds light on his new original,
full-length work, Moments and reflects on ODT’s 15 year journey.
Dancers from Moments will be part of this session as well.
Dialogue | Multi-Purpose Hall | 31 October, 9pm
Free admission with registration | [email protected]
+65 6221 5229 | odysseydancetheatre.com/odt_international_intro
Dialogue | Courtyard | 1 November, 7.30pm | Free admission with
registration | [email protected] | +65 6221 5229
odysseydancetheatre.com/odt_international_intro
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ODT Scholars comprise gifted young dancers, trained under
the Talent Excellence Programme (TEP) – an established dance
training and development programme for youths, which provides a
systematic and comprehensive approach to achieving proficiency
in dance techniques and choreography. Please note that an
audition and interview will be conducted.
Course | #03-08 | For full details, please write to [email protected]
+65 6221 5516 | http://arts4youths.com
Dance lovers! Don’t miss this range of technique classes that
focus on body coordination, body-awareness , strengthening
of core, stretching and musicality. Each 90-minute class will be
taught by Artistic Director Albert Tiong, or by a company dancer:
6. ODT SCHOLARS –
TALENT EXCELLENCE
PROGRAMME
Odyssey Dance
Theatre
7. DANCE OPEN
CLASSES
Re:Dance Theatre
Wed, 7.30pm: Beginners Contemporary
Sat, 11am: Beginners Ballet
Sat, 2pm: Advanced Contemporary
Sat, 4pm: Intermediate Jazz
Workshops | Wednesdays, 7.30pm – 9pm; Saturdays, 11am onwards
$108 per 6-week course | #03-06 | [email protected]
+65 9185 7700 | http://www.facebook.com/ReDanceTheatre
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Music
Music
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8. VOCAL THERAPY
Nam Hwa Opera
9. TEOCHEW OPERA
KARAOKE CLASS
Nam Hwa Opera
Learn the basics of vocal techniques for singing in all genres and
language with Wu Kun – Director of the Voice Therapy Clinic of the
Beijing Musical Research Centre who has not only been practicing
vocal training and voice therapy, but publishing theoretical
research work on the subject for more than a decade.
Suitable for teachers, singers and practitioners, this course
will equip you with the right mix of fundamental knowledge of
a cappella and what’s required of an a cappella group. Singing
technique, blending and balance will be discussed, along with an
introduction to materials suitable for the various ages.
Workshop | Mondays, 7.30pm – 9pm; 10 sessions | #02-09 | $150
[email protected] | +65 6323 5528 | www.namhwaopera.com
Course | 17 – 21 November, 9am – 9.30pm | #03-03 | $500
through http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/training/education
[email protected] | +65 9647 6856 | www.a-cappella.org.sg
Learn vocal techniques, as well as the fundamentals of the
Teochew dialect, from pronunciation to diction through karaoke!
Professional opera performer and recording artist Mr Tan Kok Lye
of more than 27 years of experience performing from Singapore to
France to China, will be on-hand to guide you through each song
from the Nam Hwa repertoire.
Workshop | Wednesdays, 8pm – 10pm; 10 sessions | #02-09 | $50
[email protected] | +65 6323 5528 | www.namhwaopera.com
10. TEOCHEW OPERA
LIVE!
Nam Hwa Opera
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The A Cappella Society’s annual singing camp for carolers is
back! Perfect for anyone who is simply keen to sing, this camp will
prepare you for the society’s Christmas season where you’ll gain
valuable pedagogical skills in singing and performing.
Workshop | 24 – 28 November | 2pm – 5pm or 7pm – 9.30pm | #03-03
$50 | [email protected] | +65 9647 6856
www.a-cappella.org.sg
Practice Teochew opera classics from the Nam Hwa repertoire
accompanied by a live yangqin musician! Ms Goh Peck Yee was
born into a Teochew opera musical troupe, and has been training
and performing the yangqin for decades. If you’re a Chinese
instrumentalist who would like to try your hand at playing a new
genre, we want you! Ms Goh will be on hand to guide you through
each song, and scores will be provided.
Colourful Notes offers fun and educational music courses based
on the ABRSM syllabus, across a wide range of instruments.
Students will not only develop instrumental technique, but also
the ability to express themselves musically. Individual and group
classes available.
Workshop | Thursdays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | #02-09
[email protected] | +65 6323 5528 | www.namhwaopera.com
+ Piano
+ Guitar
Courses | #03-07 | For full details, write to [email protected]
+65 6444 9989 | www.colourfulnotes.com
+ Violin
+ Flute
+ Vocal (individual or small group)
11. A CAPPELLA
INSTRUCTOR
COURSE 2014
The A Cappella
Society
12. CHRISTMAS
CAROLING TRAINING
CAMP 2014
The A Cappella
Society
13. COLOURFUL
NOTES MUSIC
PROGRAMME
(ALL AGES)
Colourful Notes Music
& Art Studio
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Visual Art
Performing Arts
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Performing Arts
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14. COLOURFUL
NOTES ART
PROGRAMME
(ALL AGES)
Colourful Notes Music
& Art Studio
Colourful Notes invites adults and children to immerse themselves
in a world of art and imagination. Fun, educative classes include oil
and acrylic painting workshops for adults of all experience levels,
as well as imaginative drawing classes for children using a variety
of art techniques and materials.
15. CHINESE OPERA
MAKEUP COURSE
Nam Hwa Opera
Did you know that traditional Chinese opera can be differentiated
by make-up style? Discover these nuances and learn invaluable
techniques of make-up for the various styles of opera, from
Teochew to Cantonese to Hainanese and more, in this hands-on
course by professional opera make-up artiste Ms Tan Pek Keung
who has more than three decades of experience! Make-up kit
available at an additional $20.
Course | #03-07 | Enquire for programme details and fees
[email protected] | +65 6444 9989 | www.colourfulnotes.com
+ Oil
+ Acrylic
+ Watercolours
+ Creative courses for kids and adults
Course | Tuesdays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm; 10 sessions | #02-09
Non-members: $150; Members: $100 (excluding materials)
[email protected] | +65 6323 5528 | www.namhwaopera.com
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Learn the gestures and movements for performing traditional
Chinese opera in a friendly and relaxed setting! Nam Hwa’s Artistic
Director, renowned opera actor, director and musician Ms Caroline
Lee, will conduct each workshop and provide personal training.
16. CHINESE OPERA
BASICS
Nam Hwa Opera
Workshop | Fridays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | #02-09
[email protected] | +65 6323 5528 | www.namhwaopera.com
Learn the basic techniques of martial arts and Chinese
weaponry indispensable in Chinese Opera, or pick up the
unique Huangmei opera style with songs that reflect the lives of
ordinary Chinese villages.
17. CHINESE OPERA
TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Chinese Opera Institute
Workshop | #03-05 | For full details, write to [email protected] | +65
6222 6551 | www.coi.org.sg
+ Huangmei Opera Techniques
+ Basic Martial Arts Techniques
+ Chinese Opera Weaponry Techniques
The broad range of workshops conducted by Spring Hope Arts
Studio not only strengthens students’ abilities in the performing
arts, but also enhances Mandarin proficiency, while inculcating an
understanding of Chinese folklore and culture.
Workshop | #03-01 | For full details, write to [email protected]
+65 6444 5008 | www.springhope.com.sg
+ Chinese Folk Dance
+ Chinese Classical Dance
+ A World of Chinese
+ Chinese Musical
18. SPRING HOPE
CHINESE ART
WORKSHOPS
Spring Hope Arts Studio
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Tenants Listing
Food & Beverage
DANCE
Location Map
Mr Ho Tzu Nyen | #02-08
DIAN Dancers | #02-03
Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd | #03-08
Re:Dance Theatre Limited | #03-06
John Mead Dance Company
#02-01 - WS05
Spring Hope Arts Studio Pte Ltd
#03-01
LITERARY ARTS
Word Forward Limited | #02-05
Joey Bay | 02-01 - WS14
Society of Literature Writing | #02-01 WS11 & 12
MUSIC
THEATRE
The A Cappella Society Ltd | #03-03
The Music Society, Singapore
(SGMUSO) | #02-01 - WS06/WS07
NADI Singapura Ltd | 02-04
Colourful Notes Music & Art Studio
#03-07
Teater Artistik | #02-05
Teater Ekamatra Ltd | #02-10
VISUAL ARTS
Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya
#02-01 - WS09
RSCLS Studio | #02-07
Avant Theatre & Language
#02-01 - WS08
Chinese Opera Institute | #03-05
Nam Hwa Opera | #02-09
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
Singapore I-Lien Drama Society
#02-06
Nine Years Theatre Ltd | #03-02
Ravindran Drama Group
Company Limited | #02-02
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Arbite Pte Ltd | #01-01
EatPlayLove Pte Ltd | #01-07
OTHERS
Place Management Office | #01-04
ALIWAL ARTS CENTRE
Aliwal Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts centre, with a strong focus on the performing arts, located
within the bustling Kampong Glam conservation district. Drawing influences from its precinct, Aliwal
Arts Centre encourages contemporary and traditional arts groups to explore and experience new
frontiers in performing arts.
G e t t i n g He r e
Aliwal Arts Centre is located at
28 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199918
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