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SINGAPORE
Annie
From July 10
Everyone’s favorite little red-headed
orphan will appear on the Singapore stage
for a limited run at the Grand Theater of
Marina Bay Sands. Leading the UK cast
is British stage and screen star Su Pollard
as the gin-soaked Miss Hannigan, and
West End veteran David McAlister as
Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Inspired by the
1924 cartoon strip
Little Orphan Annie,
the musical became famous since its 1977
Broadway debut for its heartwarming
plot and songs like
Tomorrow.
Lunchbox
Theatrical Productions Ltd presents
the hit production in association with
BASE Entertainment Asia. You can
buy tickets online or straight
from the Marina Bay Sands
Box Offices (Museum,
Theaters, SkyPark,
Retail Mall, and Hotel
Tower 1 and 3 Lobby).
Tel: +65 6688 8826, www.
marinabaysands.com/ticketing
SINGAPORE
Harry Potter:
The Exhibition
June 2–September 30
The next best thing to starring in a
Harry Potter
film? Visiting
Harry Potter:
The Exhibition
at The ArtScience
Museum in Marina Bay Sands. For
the first time in Asia, fans will see
wonderfully detailed settings and pieces
inspired by the movies: Harry’s wand
and eyeglasses, the Golden Snitch and
the Gryffindor school uniforms, to name
a few. You get transported to various
locations, such as Hagrid’s hut and the
Great Hall, via themed vignettes too.
www.marinabaysands.com
BANDAR SERI
BEGAWAN
His Majesty The
Sultan’s 66th Birthday
July 15
This is probably the most important
event in the Kingdom of Brunei’s
calendar. His Majesty the Sultan’s
birthday is celebrated nationwide,
starting with a mass prayer and
marked by activities and festivities
around the country. He shall
congregate with his subjects at
gatherings in four districts.
MACAU
Grasping the Floor
with the Back of
My Head
June 29–30
Suitable for older audiences, the
90-minute Danish production is
emotionally intense, with lots of
dancing and movement to the
themes of human nature and
destiny.
Centro Cultural Macau
P.A. (Macau Cultural Center),
www.macauticket.com/ticketweb
BANGKOK
Amazing
Thailand Grand Sale
June 26–29
The Queen Sirikit National
Convention Center (QSNCC) and
participating shopping malls
across the city will give you more
bang for your baht this month.
Expect discounts and deals on
merchandise, holiday packages and
tours, special midnight sales and
mid-year sales campaigns.
HONG KONG
Jason Mraz’s Tour
is a Four Letter Word
June 24
The Fedora-sporting, guitar-strumming
artist will be traveling through Asia as
part of his world tour. Catch Mraz as he
performs at the AsiaWorld-Arena on June
24 — the second time he’ll be playing
in Hong Kong since his sold-out show in
2009. The concert series is inspired by his
newest album,
Love is a Four Letter Word,
which features the first hit single off the
CD
I Won’t Give Up.
Before this he’ll be in
South Korea (June 8–9), Bangkok (June
16), Kuala Lumpur (June 19) and Jakarta
(June 22). Then he’s off to Taipei (June 26)
and Singapore (June 29).
Tel: +852 3128
8288, www.hkticketing.com
Don’t
miss...
KOTA KINABALU
Kota Kinabalu
International Film Fest
(KKIFF) 2012
June 8–14
Now on its fourth year, KKIFF
2012 will showcase films from
France, Japan, Germany and the
Philippines. Sign up for the Sabah
Film Forum on June 9–10; free
workshops include “Story-telling”
and “How to Write Proposals to Get
Funding for Your Movie”.
kkiff.com