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FUNDRAISER: ONE
HUNDRED WOMEN
(11 NOVEMBER)
Join Women for Women
International, an organisation that
helps women in war-torn countries
to find stability, for a special
screening of the gritty romantic
drama,
In the Land of Blood
and Honey
. The film, set against
the Bosnian War, is Angelina
Jolie’s first foray into directing. All
proceeds collected will go towards
Women for Women International’s
cause.
Shaw Theatres Lido, 350
Orchard Road. Tickets from
justgiving.com/100-women.
THEATRE: A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S
DREAM
(13-16 NOVEMBER)
Shakespeare’s famous comedy
about love triangles, an
accidental trip to the fairy realm
and a love potion gone wrong
is brought to life by the talented
actors of American theatre
company Shakespeare’s Globe.
This imaginative interpretation
features spectacular
Renaissance costumes and
sets.
Esplanade Theatre, 1
Esplanade Drive. Tickets
from Sistic.
COMMANDO
CHALLENGE
(15-16 NOVEMBER)
Based on the physical tests
that soldiers must pass to
become elite, the adrenaline-
pumping race through Sentosa
includes a 2.5km jungle trail
and several tough yet fun
obstacles. Three different
courses are available, including
the Extreme Commando for
the seriously hardcore and
Teen Commando for the
teenagers.
Sentosa. For more
information and tickets, visit
commandochallenge.sg.
BILL BAILEY LIVE IN
SINGAPORE
(17 NOVEMBER)
Stand-up comedian Bill is best
known for his sell-out tours and
his TV appearances in shows
such as
QI
and
Black Books
, in
which he played the increasingly
deranged ex-accountant Manny
Bianco, opposite fellow comic
Dylan Moran.
University Cultural
Centre Hall, NUS. Tickets from
Sistic.
JASON MRAZ IN
SINGAPORE
(17-18 NOVEMBER)
Laidback Grammy-winning
singer-songwriter Jason Mraz
(our favourite “geek in the pink”)
will return to Singapore for two
intimate acoustic concerts with
his band, Raining Jane. Look
forward to hearing tunes off his
latest album,
Yes!
, as well as
some old favourites.
The Star
Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange
Green. Tickets from Sistic.
TABITHA SILK FAIR
(19-20 NOVEMBER)
Browse through an exquisite
array of silk accessories, scarves
and home décor made by
seamstresses from Tabitha, a
charity foundation that helps rural
Cambodian families become
self-sufficient.
Originals, #02-
03 Sime Darby Centre, 896
Dunearn Road. Free entry.
For more information, visit
tabithasingapore.com.
Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fundraiser:
One Hundred
Women