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Literary figures, mixed martial artists and Asian film-makers take centre stage this month
2 SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL 2018
Leading writers and thinkers, American humorist David Sedaris and Singaporean poet Edwin Thumboo included, discuss what it means to be a citizen of the world. Till November 11, at the Civic District. singaporewritersfestival.com
MICHAEL CHIANG’S PRIVATE PARTS
Playwright Michael Chiang returns with another restaging of his critically acclaimed gender-bender comedy, featuring a brand-new cast including Jason Godfrey and Chua Enlai, and directed by Beatrice Chia-richmond. Till November 18, at Drama Centre Theatre. michaelchiangplaythings.com
9 ONE: HEART OF THE LION
Four One World Champions, including Singapore’s Angela Lee, will battle it out when One Championship returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium, along with a stacked card of the world’s best martial artists. onefc.com
9 KIT CHAN 25 YEARS ON: A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
Pop chanteuse Kit Chan looks back on 25 years in the business with a brand-new concert, bringing a line-up of Mandarin and Cantonese classics, along with surprises and new songs up her sleeves. Till November 10, at Esplanade Theatre. esplanade.com
14 GUARDS AT THE TAJ
“Nothing so beautiful shall ever be built again”—this myth surrounding the Taj Mahal is explored in American playwright Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy, whose local premiere is presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre. Till December 1, at KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT. srt.com.sg
16 MINIMALISM: SPACE. LIGHT. OBJECT
With over 150 artworks across the National Gallery Singapore and the Artscience Museum, this exhibition looks at the development of Minimalist art and ideas from the 1950s to the present day. Till April 14, 2019. nationalgallery.sg/minimalism; marinabaysands.com/ museum/minimalism
23 A $INGAPORE CAROL
Get in the spirit of Christmas as Wild Rice takes on this Charles Dickens classic with a twist, featuring the scrooge SK Loo, played by Broadway Beng Sebastian Tan, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet to come. Till December 15, at Victoria Theatre. wildrice.com.sg
27 GIVING WEEK 2018
Celebrate the spirit of giving and be part of this global movement by sharing your time, talent, treasure and voice to support the causes and issues you care about. Small acts can make a world of difference. Till December 5. nvpc.org.sg/programmes/giving-week
28 29TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Continuing its focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema, the Singapore International Film Festival spotlights local film-maker Yeo Siew Hua’s A Land Imagined (pictured), alongside the inaugural Moonlight Cinema. Till December 9, at various locations including Capitol Theatre. sgiff.com