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April15
CONCERT: RODRIGO Y
GABRIELA
(11 APRIL)
Mexican acoustic guitar duo
Rodrigo y Gabriela returns for
a sizzling night of instrumental
music. Known for their frenziedly
energetic performances, the
powerful pair has gone from
busking in Dublin’s streets to
touring the world and scoring
blockbuster films. Expect an
intense blend of rock, metal,
jazz, and nuevo flamenco
melodies.
Esplanade Concert
Hall. Tickets from Sistic.
KUMAR STANDS UP
FOR SINGAPORE
(22-26 APRIL)
Singapore’s favourite drag
queen and comic Kumar
takes to the stage to celebrate
Singapore’s 50th anniversary.
Leading the audience through
the country’s early days as
a quiet, swampy island all
the way to today’s swarming
metropolis, his biting wit
will have you doubled over.
Esplanade Theatre. Tickets
from Sistic.
CONCERT: MEGHAN
TRAINOR
(23 APRIL)
Up-and-coming American star
Meghan Trainor will be jetting to
Singapore to perform her first
show here. Known for her sassy
attitude and songs touching
on everything from heartache
to body image, the vivacious
young singer will be giving fans
a memorable night full of hits like
“All About That Bass” and “Lips
are Movin”.
The Coliseum, Hard
Rock Hotel Singapore. Tickets
from Sistic.
CHARITY LUNCH:
MODERN-DAY SLAVERY
AND HOW YOU CAN HELP
(23 APRIL)
Gain insight into the reality of
modern-day slavery, a pressing
issue that affects more than 21
million people worldwide. This
buffet lunch will include a Q&A
session moderated by award-
winning journalist Marina
Thomas, who covered Canada’s
first human trafficking trial.
Attendees will also learn about
how Lotus Culture, a social
enterprise, helps women who have
been rescued from forced labour
to rebuild their lives. Products
made by these women will also
be on sale.
The Fireplace,
Tanglin Club, 5 Stevens Road.
To register, email sylvia.lee@
emancipasia.org.
THE 39 STEPS
(23 APRIL-10 MAY)
Adapted from a novel by
John Buchan, this fast-paced
whodunit is a hilarious cross
between an Alfred Hitchcock
thriller and Monty Python. The
two-time Tony Award-winning
play follows the adventures of
Richard Hannay, a dashing hero
falsely accused of murder, as
he comes across evil villains,
dubious double agents and
gorgeous women. Over 100
characters will be played by
just four chameleonic actors.
Drama Centre Black Box,
Level 5, National Library
Building, 100 Victoria Street.
Tickets from Sistic.
STAMFORD AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
(24 APRIL)
Meet celebrity chef Emmanuel
Stroobant at Stamford American
International School’s Open
House and learn how his
team prepares and serves up
fresh, delicious and nutritious
food to the students each
day. Experience Stamford’s
state-of-the-art campus, which
includes three swimming pools,
two indoor sports arenas, a
Golf Academy and a 500-seat
theatre.
1 Woodleigh Lane.
To register, visit sais.edu.sg/
open-house.
Concert: Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Concert: Meghan Trainor
Charity Lunch: Modern-Day Slavery
And How You Can Help