Watching plays/performances

[mummy of 2]

buds:

Heyya mummy of 2, i AM very motivated

just reading your experiences!

I was a little sceptical of whether it
would be worth the time and also of
course $$$... :roll: if i were to bring both
my DDs. Especially with DD2, she for one
will forever have endless questions. She
does it when we're at the movies too. So
we prefer to watch movies when it's off
peak hours/times.

Hubs dislikes musicals and plays. Period.

:roll:

Thanks buds. I really enjoy bringing DS1 to watch plays. I find it more meaningful than sending him to enrichment courses, as I have better control over the contents, the pre-play preparation (like reading the stories beforehand to prep him) , and of cos talking about what he likes and the lessons/moral values learnt.

In your case, I'm not sure if the plays by The Little Company and Playtime by Esplanande would be suitable for your kids as they cater to the younger kids like mine. I think you might want to consider those by I theatre. There's Duck and Dive coming up, which might be suitable for older kids, tho it's supoosed to be for kids 4 and above. It lasts 1.5 or 2 hours, which i tink is too long for DS1.

DH also does not like to watch such performance. He will only go if it's free or sonsored by me :roll:

Actually if you think about the cost, it's about the same as 1 lesson at Julia Gabriel or such but the retention lasts for a longer time (I think). DS1 watched \"The Boy Who cried Wolf\" in Aug and till now he still talks about the big, bad wolf, and sings the theme song. DD2 has also picked up the theme song from DS1.

As for asking questions, you can prep them beforehand on the plot (if the play is based on stories/adapted from books) so that they can follow the plot better. Actually it's gd if they ask questions, as it shows that they are engaged.

Do let me know if you are watching any plays, and your feedback yeah?

[Funz]

I have not tried concerts with my kiddos but I have been going to the plays with them.


Bear and Chicken
Boy who cried wolf
emperor’s new clothes
ugly duckling
Hungry caterpillar

To name a few. It helps if you are able to read to them the story before they go for the play.

Maybe should try some SSO concerts with them. Hope they can sit still.

[mummy of 2]

Funz:

I have not tried concerts with my kiddos but I have been going to the plays with them.


Bear and Chicken
Boy who cried wolf
emperor's new clothes
ugly duckling
Hungry caterpillar

To name a few. It helps if you are able to read to them the story before they go for the play.

Maybe should try some SSO concerts with them. Hope they can sit still.

hi funz

Can share your feedback on the plays you watched? Thanks.

[buds]

The Boy Who Cried Wolf sounds interesting…

Is it still on?

[mummy of 2]

buds:

The Boy Who Cried Wolf sounds interesting..

Is it still on?

Unfortunately not. You may wish to check out the upcoming play by The Little Company - The Jungle Book. It is for kids aged 4 and above.

You can check it out on the Sistic website:

http://www.sistic.com.sg

[buds]

Thank you, mummy of 2.

I'll wait for a good title before
deciding to watch one. Having
prior knowledge of a story also
helps with understanding the play
even better... and yes, if i do eventually
go for one, i WILL come back to you and
report here!

[mummy of 2]

You are most welcome, buds. I’ll also post a review of The Jungle Book after I watch it. Must go and find a simplified version of the book that I can read to DS1 before watching.

[mummy of 2]

Another one I'm watching is Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch, presented by Act 3. It is for kids aged 3 -8. Can't wait to go :rahrah:

[mummy of 2]

For those interested, can also check the National Arts Council for free events in the heartlands


http://www.nac.gov.sg/art/art02a.asp

[autumnbronze]

hi mummy of 2


Saw your post regarding the play The Jungle Book. If you are looking for a simplified version of the book, Elm Tree distributors at Paragon is selling it for 1.50 or 1.80. I bought mine at Turf City, at one of those stalls located outside Giant. Will be bringing my 2+ yr old boy for it, even though its for older kids. He's been trained