Act3i Festival for Children {Giveaway}

Wow, is it nearly the end of Term 2 already? This term has certainly sped by, and we’ve been kept busy, so much so that this space has been a little neglected.

But as we approach the school holidays, here’s a little something we’re looking forward to: the Act3i Festival for Children!

I am big on exposing my kids to theatre and music because I believe that these have the power to broaden their perspectives and understanding of the world. This same thinking is in fact what underlies the Act3i Festival for Children, a festival dedicated to kids from ages 2 to 12, created with the aim of giving young audiences unique and memorable experiences beyond broad-based children’s entertainment and to enrich their lives through arts and culture. To this end, the lineup for the festival has been carefully curated to acts which are exploratory in nature and which challenge preconceptions.

The theatre performances for the festival will include original works from Singapore, as well as internationally from Argentina, Canada, UK, Sweden and Italy. In addition to this, there are Conviviality sharing sessions led by artists and also Sweet — a sensory and experiential workshop for kids between 4 to 8 years featuring storytelling, visual arts and even  a session on making gelato! Do visit the webisite for the festival at www.act3international.com/act3ifestival for more information.

GIVEAWAY!

One of the acts that particularly caught my attention was All On A Summer’s Day, a companion piece to Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was one of the texts I studied in school and enjoyed, so I am keen to see what tale the creative team behind this project has spun to take the story in a new direction!

From the official description:

“Shakespeare wrote a vast body of work, and like an ocean, it can be approached from the shallows, allowing young children to explore, have fun and move forwards until they are ready to become truly immersed in the wisdom, beauty and drama of his writing. Even the youngest children can have their lives transformed by seeing a Shakespeare play.” – Vicky Ireland

Sharing this vision with Vicky, who directs our talented Singaporean cast, we will present a related tale to the famous romantic comedy and give our young audiences a highly palatable taste of Beginning Shakespeare. Our story is about the Little Indian Prince, now all grown up, and what happens to him when he meets the Shoemaker’s daughter, Phoebe. Find out how they are intertwined with the world of Fairies and Elves, with Carrot and Compost, who are on a mission for the Fairy Queen, Titania, and with Oberon’s fairies, led by Puck, hot on their heels to thwart the mission. Who saves the day in the end?

And yes, there is a giveaway! I have one set of 4 tickets to All In a Summer’s Day to be be won! The tickets are for the show on Saturday, 28 May 2016, 10.30am. Please note that the date and time of the tickets cannot be changed.

To enter this giveaway, simply complete the following steps:

1. Visit the Act 3 International Facebook Page

2. Visit the Life is in the Small Things Facebook Page

(While you’re there, it is not obligatory but we would greatly appreciate it if you could “LIKE” these pages!

3. Comment on this post on Facebook telling me why you would want to watch All On a Summer’s Day.

4. Leave a comment on this blog post with your e-mail address. This is the e-mail address I will use to contact you if you win.

That’s it! This draw will close at 12pm on 26 Apr 2016 and is open to Singapore residents only. The rest of the usual terms and conditions apply.

All On A Summer’s Day
a companion piece to Shakespeare’s fairytale, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
by Act 3 International with Vicky Ireland

Ticketing and Show Information

Season:  24 May to 28 May 2016
Venue: Drama Centre Visitors Centre
Performance Times:  Tues to Fri 10am & 3pm, Sat 10.30am
Ticket Prices: $28 (Weekdays) $38 (Weekend)
Duration:  60 mins
Booking Through Sistic: http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/ifest2016 or call ticketing hotline at 6348-5555.