Asian
Children's
Drama
Fiesta 2004!
The
fourth year of I Theatre heading up the Asian Children's Festival Drama
Fiesta, and it has grown from a single small-scale performance
towards a full scale festival. Last year we attracted over 8,000 audience
members, with well received shows including The
Gruffalo, and Sincerely
Ann Frank.
This year’s programme line up is just as exciting, with two well
tried and tested favourites, and a wonderful production from Malaysia.
We’ve also got a range of exciting workshops linked to our productions.
The
Magic Paintbrush
A BRAND NEW production of this hit musical!
Best for ages: 5 – 16 years Duration – 1 hr 10 minutes
Take a well known and well loved Chinese
folk tale. Stir together with a highly talented cast; then fill the
whole thing with a host of lively, memorable tunes, slapstick comedy,
and just a dash of tension and suspense. What do you get? A Musical,
Magical journey for all ages!
This fun, interactive play is suitable for the whole family. Marvellous
puppets and lively action will enthral the youngest audience members,
whilst fun songs and a witty script will entrance grownups and older
children.
Tony Lee, a young student from present day Singapore meets a Magical
Paintbrush. With an accidental wish, Tony is transported to a Southern
Province of China where the story of Ma Liang and his magic paintbrush
is recounted.
Meet the tuneful Phoenix who guides and helps Liang with his quest,
the comical Flower Rangers, the confused and very blur Chicken. And
watch out for the cruel Emperor and his guards. Everyone is taught some
valuable lessons about friendship, the dangers of using, or abusing
power, and the value of creativity in this magical musical show.
Autographed copies of the colourful story book of the play are available
from I Theatre.
The Rainbow Fish
Returning due to popular Demand
Best for ages: 3 – 12 years - Duration 55 minutes
Come and marvel at this classic children’s story brought to life,
as we take a magical musical journey under the sea. Meet Starfish, Small
Blue, Big Violet and Little Green, and a host of fishy creatures...
Listen to lively and fun songs.
Marvel at the sparkling, specially created costumes, cute puppets and
a wonderful underwater world created for the whole family.
Based on Marcus Pfister’s award winning storybook, this wonderful
musical adaptation has already enjoyed two sell-out runs!
Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean, but she’s
so proud of her beautiful glittery scales that she becomes very vain.
Her attitude hurts the feelings of her friends, who one by one turn
their back on her. She finds herself isolated and alone, and has to
learn the hard way about pride and selfishness. In the process she learns
the power of generosity and humility…Can she regain her friends?
What must she sacrifice? You must come and watch to find out.
Like Disney, there will be something for everyone – a fun and
lively story, with colourful characters for the young ones, and an interactive
and funny script for the older ones; and a lesson for all – young
or old.
EXCLUSIVE!!!
Buy
the Original Soundtrack CD for a VERY Special price! Usual
Price $20.00
Limited Time offer Only $15.00 (Plus P & P)
Featuring the songs from Rainbow Fish and Ugly The Duckling
For details, contact us at team@itheatre.org
The Jumping Jellybean Investigative Company -
A hit show direct from KL!
Produced by The Jumping JellyBeans
Best for ages: 3 – 12 years Duration – 1 hour.
3rd to 5th December 2004 4 performances only!
3 investigators are trying to solve a crime - “Who stole
Cinderella’s shoe?” Inspired by the popular children’s
story, the show includes puppetry, clowning, and a great deal of slapstick
fun. Parents can enjoy subtle tributes to great modern detective stories
such as The Pink Panther and Hawaii-Five-O while revisiting the story
of Cinderella with their kids. Listen out for an original song sung
by “Reshmonui”. The show begins with a puppet pastiche of
the lesser known versions of the classic fairytale, but the plot thickens
when the king calls in “Jelly Angels” to solve the mysterious
disappearance of the magical footwear. The production made its debut
on the Malaysian stage in early November 2003.
Asian Children’s Festival Performances
Programme
All Events at Alliance Française.
| Date | 9.30 am | 11.00 am | 12.30 pm | 2.00 pm | 3.00 pm | 4.30 pm | 6.00 pm | 7.30 pm |
| 19 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | |||||
| 20 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | |||||
| 21 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | Rainbow | Paintbrush | |||||
| 22 Nov. | ||||||||
| 23 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | Paintbrush | |||||
| 24 Nov. | Rainbow | Rainbow | PaintbrushSOLD OUT | |||||
| 25 Nov. | Rainbow | Rainbow | PaintbrushSOLD OUT | |||||
| 26 Nov. | Rainbow | Rainbow | Paintbrush | |||||
| 27 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | Paintbrush | Paintbrush | ||||
| 28 Nov. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | Paintbrush | |||||
| 29 Nov. | ||||||||
| 30 Nov. | Rainbow | Rainbow | Paintbrush | |||||
| 1 Dec. | Rainbow | RainbowSOLD OUT | Paintbrush | |||||
| 2 Dec. | Rainbow | RainbowSOLD OUT | Paintbrush | Paintbrush | ||||
| 3 Dec. | RainbowSOLD OUT | RainbowSOLD OUT | Jellybean | |||||
| 4 Dec. | Jellybean | Jellybean | ||||||
| 5 Dec. | Jellybean |
WORKSHOPS
FULL OF LAUGHTER, DRAMA and FUN!
Duration – One Hour
ACTs of life, in partnership with I Theatre, co-presented several fun-filled workshops at the Asian Children’s Drama Fiesta 2004
All workshops are conducted in classrooms at the venue or around the actual stage and seating area. Jumping Jellybeans also ran a special drama workshop 1st to 3rd December for Downs Syndrome and Autistic children. EXplorerKID Play Centre is the official venue for this special drama workshop. The results were amazing!!!
Puppetry and Puppet making -
Participants get to make and play with their own puppets, as well as get expert instruction on how to create puppet plays.
For anyone from 4years old to adult
Starburst - Drama fun!
A fun practical and interactive introduction to drama, using games, exercises to create a short performance onstage.
Sessions for 4 to 9's, 9's to 12's .
Theatrecraft - Backstage Pass
For older youths and adults - practical and interactive session on the secrets of being an actor, a look backstage
at the technical side of things, and the creation of theatre for a family audience. For anyone over 13 years.
