Ben Hur rides
again
Get Asia, By: Cherylin Tay
January 29, 2002
Catchy Music and Great Sets
Following the success of the novel, the play and two movies,
of which the Charlton Heston version became one of the greatest classics of
all time, it is not surprising that the next step in the equation would be
to turn the tale of Judah Ben Hur into a musical.
Which is just what mother-son team, Americans Ellen and David
Sanborn have done in Judah Ben Hur, which took them three years to finish
writing and composing.
Judah Ben Hur is the largest and to date, the only musical
bound for the bright lights of Broadway to premiere in our tiny island city
and Singaporeans did not hesitate to bask in the reflected glory of having
one of their own, musical arranger Joshua Wan conducting the live orchestra.
Set in the time of ancient Rome, the musical tells the tale
of Judah Ben Hur, Prince of Jerusalem, whose life is dramatically altered
after he refuses to spy for his childhood friend Mesalla who holds a high
rank in the Roman army. In one fell swoop, Mesalla's betrayal leads to the
loss of Ben Hur's family, his freedom, and separation from the love of his
life, Esther.
From I Remember You, the love duet between Ben Hur and
Esther, to the very comical The Love of a Horse, Judah Ben Hur boasts a memorable
soundtrack full of catchy tunes that will stick in your head long after the
show is over.
One of the funniest tracks is Do as the Romans Do which
sounds like it came right off a Disney soundtrack. To see the ensemble cast
prancing around the stage to the light-hearted, lindy-hop style music that
will set your feet a-tapping immediately brings to mind Disney cartoons like
The Prince of Egypt.
The coolest thing about this multi-million dollar production
is its beautiful and ingenious set, the likes of which no Singaporean production
has ever seen. The attention to detail is amazing, from the backdrop of a
night sky twinkling with stars, to the halls of the Roman garrison, with its
burning braziers hanging from the rafters.
It is nothing short of amazing the way
the sets are fitted together so easily, with extras coming on to push heavy
columns back and forth on the stage without sacrificing the whole rhythm of
the musical. A revolving centrepiece reminds you a little of the sets in Les
Miserables where you get a three-dimensional view of a room setting for example.
David Sanborn takes the lead role of Judah Ben Hur, and
with his clear diction and rich baritone, you will have no problems warming
to this veteran actor's performance.
Ellen Sanborn has a clear, confident voice that brims
with emotion, a testament to a wealth of experience honed from a career that
began on London's West End some 30 years ago. She plays Miriam, Ben Hur's
mother who never gives up hope that her son will return to save his family.
While the performance we watched did not feature first
choice lead, Denise Scarms in the role of Esther, we were not disappointed
by the dulcet tones of Filipino Carol Banawa, whose powerful soprano voice
never faltered in its crystal clarity.
One of the scene-stealers is definitely Perry Stevens,
who plays the rotund, very jovial Shiek Ilderim. He had the audience in stitches
with his wisecracks and constant declarations that there is no better loving
companion than a horse.
The highlight of the musical, apart from the cool sets,
is the famed chariot race scene. The staging of the chariot scene was pretty
ingenious, with actors hitched up to chariots to look like horses and what
we later learned was original footage from the silent movie version of Ben
Hur playing across the two screens along the side.
Unfortunately, the deliberate lack of lighting at that point
made it difficult to see the actions of Judah and Mesalla (played by Bruce
Ladd) as they battled it out with each other.
Another problem was that at times, the music overpowered
the actors singing, and on certain numbers it was near to impossible to make
out the lyrics being sung.
Despite that, Judah Ben Hur is a pretty entertaining musical
perfect for the whole family. With its run extended from its initial three
weeks to close to two months, the musical has gotten better with every performance.
At the end of the day, Judah Ben Hur may not quite measure
up to world-acclaimed musicals like Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, but one
thing is for sure.
It has a lot of heart, and sometimes, that's all that
matters.
Link
to article from Get Asia
DELIVER
US TO LIBERTY
TheFlyingInkpotTheatreReviews, By Arthur
Kok
January, 2002
'The musical weaves the
thematic threads of Lee Wallace's novel 'Ben-Hur' refreshingly enough to
hold its own against the more famous movie epic of the same name.'
Ever been to a wannabe musical? The story may be engaging,
the choreography excellent, the set fabulous, but the music is just a lame
excuse to set every sentence to a tune. Personally, I am fed up with these
half-baked attempts. It was a joy therefore to witness JUDAH BEN-HUR,
a musical that features many beautifully wrought songs.
David M. Sanborn and his mother Ellen spun memorable melodies
such as "I Remember You", "Now that I Have Found You"
and "Finally Free". I find it especially rewarding when every
element is scrupulously conceived and put together. After all, how long
can one excuse anything and everything in the name of good fun (unless you
are talking about "Mama Mia")? Particularly noteworthy was the
irreverent "Do as the Romans Do" infused with big-band swing sensibility
complete with a dash of jitterbug in the movement department. This number
recalls the comedic genre-switches of Disney animated musicals (and it should
be pointed out that Disney is not always synonymous with brain-dead bad).
The musical weaves the thematic threads of Lee Wallace's novel 'Ben-Hur'
refreshingly enough to hold its own against the more famous movie epic of
the same name. For one, the love between Judah and Esther has a bit more
humour and a lot less angst. The stage version features an almost ditzy
post-pubescent Esther compared to the simmering, penetrating-line-by-the-minute
celluloid Esther. For another, the Messianic anticipation and realisation
in the person of Christ Jesus was made more pointed in the musical. The
Son of God was demystified by being changed from the quiet, ethereal personage
of the film into a gregarious, warm and wise Son of Man.
Fleshing out the themes was a cast of uniform ability.
Of course, David M. Sanborn was especially at ease playing the title character
since he wrote near half the musical! The actors danced and sang amidst
a set ingeniously designed by Sean Cavanagh. Conceived as a primary set
composed of facades, columns and stairways that spun on a huge turntable,
this construction enabled the audience to follow the action through and
around walls, giving the production a distinctive outside-inside perspective.
On a side note, there was something about the way the actors pushed the
sets into place that evoked the Israel of the play's past Egyptian slavery
and present Roman oppression.
With diffused lighting, lighting designer J. T. Moore seemed
to opt for a dream-like feel. Even for exuberant scenes such as "Dawn
is Finally Breaking", the light was kept a few notches below day-brightness.
While the restraint in lighting appeared to serve some purpose, the same
cannot be said for the sound. Majestic and emotionally high numbers such
as "Glory in the Highest" would have soared with stronger projection.
Likewise, "Do as the Romans Do" would have realised itself as
a high-gear romp if the amplification was nudged a few levels higher.
Apart from these minor faults, the musical
left a warm impression and seems ready for Broadway. It is just a sheer
waste that it played to such small audiences. Go watch it before it finishes
its run!
Link
to article from TheFlyingInkPot
"Ben
Hur's" Triumphant Debut
MTV Asia, By: Patrick Chng
December 24, 2001
Singapore -- Singapore became the first Asian country to
host the world premiere of a pre-Broadway musical when "Judah Ben-Hur"
opened at the University Cultural Center last night.
Guest-Of-Honor Professor Tommy Koh as well as local TV and theater celebrities
attended the debut of the Broadway bound musical
at the newly-opened state-of-the-art auditorium in NUS (National University
Of Singapore).
Based on the classic novel that was later turned into a Hollywood
epic starring Charlton Heston in 1959, "Judah Ben-Hur" the musical
keeps to the original story while taking some liberties to suit its format.
(See "Epic Ben-Hur Musical To Premiere In Singapore.")
Lead actor David M. Sanborn, who also co-composed the songs
with his actress-mother Ellen Sanborn, played the title character with aplomb
while Perry Stevens, in the comic relief role of Sheik Ilderim, stole the
scenes every time he appeared.
What about the songs? Here is where "Judah Ben-Hur"
excels. The songs, such as "I Remember You," "The Love Of A
Horse," "Do As The Romans Do" and "Glory In The Highest,"
are so catchy and memorable that you'll be humming them on your way out
of the auditorium. ... The story is perfect for this holiday season and
well worth the entertainment value. If "Judah Ben-Hur" goes on to
become a hit in Broadway -- and with the excellent songs and a well-known
story, it has a solid chance -- Singapore audiences could boast that they
saw it here first before anyone else!
Link
to article from MTV Asia
Prince Charming
Elle Magazine, By: Michelle Bong
December, 2001
For the first time in local history, Singapore will
serve as a springboard premiere for a Broadway-bound musical, Judah Ben-Hur.
"I think this Christmas, audiences want to laugh,
they want to be inspired and energised for weeks to come", says
producer, co-writer, co-composer and lead actor David Sanborn (no, not the
jazz artiste).
The 28 year old American has dabbled in areas like theatre,
television, and radio, appeared in stage productions like, West Side Story
and Dido and Aeneas, and in 1997, created his critically-acclaimed one-man
musical Song of the Shepherd. "Paying for the ticket to the musical
is not just for two and a half hours of entertainment, but hopefully, a
month's worth of energising inspiration to get out there and take our troubles
head on. That's what art is for, to give us the courage to live our lives".
The classic tale of Ben-Hur - the greatest gladiator in
the Roman Empire - made famous by Charlton Heston, will be given a Disney
flavour through majestic sets, athletic dancing and memorable songs, before
culminating in a gripping chariot race.
SHOWBIZ COUP
The Straits Times, By: Tan Shzr Ee
December 22, 2001
S'pore first, then NY
The musical Judah Ben-Hur makes its world debut at the UCC theatre tomorrow
night before hitting Broadway
WHAT happens to Broadway shows before they become Broadway
shows?
All will be revealed at 8 pm tomorrow, when the 150-minute musical Judah Ben-Hur
finally kicks off with its world premiere at the University Cultural Centre.
The ambitious experiment - taking an international production
out of the traditional heartland of the West, and transplanting it in South-east
Asia for a pre-New York test-run - is set to fizz off to the make-or-break
tune of a 'lower double-digit multi-million-dollar' budget, so producers Epic
Entertainment say.
It may be more cost-effective to hold the premiere here,
but the crucial question is: Will Singaporeans buy an untested product, no
matter how slick or expensive?
The answer comes tomorrow.
But, for all the high stakes involved, a peek behind the
scenes at the hall off Clementi Road on Wednesday showed a picture of jitter-free
calm.
'We're moving on schedule - everything is going as smoothly
as planned, I'm actually amazed myself,' says Judah's American associate
producer Diane Wigstone.
'We're not only getting our dinner, but getting to go home for it.'
No nightmare scenario of missing wigs. No unravelling loin
cloths. No unzippable mini-skirts or shoes that were made five sizes too small.
For if stage manager Mary Jane Miller, costume designer Kelly
Starre and star of the show himself - composer-singer David M. Sanborn - will
have it, all 175 pieces of costume, more than 100 props and several tonnes
of a stage set complete with revolving floor, will come together with a 34-member
cast, 90-member crew and 19-piece band in perfect harmony, literally.
Put it down to planning in advance, and planning well, says
Starre, who has been here with most of the crew since September, as part of
the process of 'bumping in' to a Singapore environment.
'We came early, and sourced most of the things we needed
from Arab Street.
'And we did go to Thailand to look for fabrics,' she says.
'It helps that everybody has the same vision, so things are
going exactly as planned.'
Not that Sanborn, who plays the title role of the Jerusalem prince caught
in politics and love, will not be crossing his fingers, though.
Before his big moment tomorrow, he confesses that he has
to take his spot of quality time off.
'I have to spend half an hour being completely alone,' he
says.
'I wouldn't be able to listen to those songs and think of
those lyrics in my head just before going on stage.'
After all, he has a dangerous fight sequence involving sharp,
clinking swords to worry about.
'We didn't have the swords taped, as we wanted the scene
to be more realistic,' he says.
'It's not as if I'm going to cut off someone's head, but
our fight director insists that we go through the moves again just before
going on stage.'
A full-house crowd is expected, including guest-of-honour
Professor Tommy Koh, plus TV celebrities Evelyn Tan and Darren Lim.
The production team hopes to have the show running for three
weeks here before heading for New York in March or April.
Will the experiment really work?
Wigstone is confident, although she hopes that 'more people
will get to see what we've got to offer'.
'When people start hearing about what a good experience
we've had here - the brand-new theatre, the people, I think it's going to
start a new trend.
'More and more people are going to look at Singapore as
a new theatre ground.'
Link
to article from Straits Times
Media Corp Singapore
December, 22 2001
A jolly good event to dress up the coming Christmas season!
Judah Benhur and his legendary chariot race sweeps into town this December
to bring the tale of the valiant prince of Jerusalem and his struggle with
his best friend Messala.
Set in the ancient Roman Empire period of chariots and
honour, Benhur will fight Messala's betrayal to get back all that he loses
in this classic epic.
The musical will have its world premiere in Singapore, and the timeliness
of this story of reconciliation between Arabs and Caucasians could not have
been more apt in the wake of the Sept 11 terrorist attacks.
Judah Benhur will star David Sanborn, also the producer,
and local musician Joshua Wan will orchestrate the musical.
There's even the search for Tirza, 1 of the story's characters
here in Singapore, so don't miss your chance to fame!
MediaCorp
Singapore
Warm up to Xmas
Business Times Asia, Get ready for Yuletide cheer
as AARON LYE unveils the lineup of performances
November 30, 2001
Also set to capture attention is Judah Ben-Hur: The Musical.
At the University Cultural Centre from Dec 22, this timeless story of a
Jewish prince who seeks vengeance, but finds compassion, reaches out
to audiences from the stage for the first time in over a century. After
the production's world premiere here in Singapore, it is slated for a Broadway
run next year.
Link
to article from Business Times
Singaporean Scores Broadway
Musical
MetroAge.com, By: Sharon M Tan
October 30, 2001
Local music producer and arranger Joshua Wan will go
down in local history as the first Singaporean to lead the orchestration
in a Broadway musical, thanks to Ellen and David
M. Sanborn, the mother and son team who co-wrote Judah Ben-Hur.
Slated to premiere in Singapore this Christmas holiday
season (Dec 22), Judah Ben-Hur, the musical, revisits the inspiring tale
made famous by the 1959 MGM movie, Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston. The
stage musical will be a world premiere when it opens at NUS Cultural Centre
in December, and Singapore will be the first and only stop before the show
goes on to play Broadway.
This is a definite departure from the norm and it is a
deliberate decision on the part of the American creators. Composer, actor
and producer David M. Sanborn came to Singapore in 1997 to perform a one-man
show and he "fell in love with Singapore".
"I wanted to find another reason to return to Singapore,"
he gushed, and cites the state-of-the-art facilities at the NUS Cultural
Centre and Singapore's commitment to developing an arts hub as reasons for
choosing to stage the world premiere here. "After that, the plan is
to move to New York in the spring of 2002, but we're still keeping that
open," he added.
And keeping the Singapore link alive is Joshua Wan, who
has taken on the important role of orchestrator and music director for this
epic production. A graduate of Berkley College of Music, Wan has built a
fine reputation as arranger and music producer, and has worked on major
projects with recording artists such as Dick Lee, Jacintha, Jackie Cheung,
Eric Moo, Sandy Lam and Kit Chan.
Explaining how he came to be involved, Wan points out that
"Ellen (Sanborn) is an old friend. We worked together on her album
in the early 90s, and we've kept in touch ever since, doing the odd project
now and then."
"So when she called me last year regarding music for
an upcoming Broadway musical, I was quite comfortable accepting the job,"
said Wan, who has the huge task of 'fleshing out' the music for all the
songs, setting down the music score, and then bringing the music to life.
He will also be involved with the recording of the cast album, which is
currently in progress and should be ready for sale when the show opens.
When asked about the main challenges a music director faces
in a project like this, Wan said: "Rehearsal, rehearsal, rehearsal
- the better the musicians know the music, the more they will be able to
emote through it."
"A big part of my role as MD is to communicate the
dynamics of each song and its place in the context of the whole, and to
make sure the musicians get it." And with a sense of humour he adds:
"Coffee is so important here!"
The orchestra will be an international outfit, made up
of Singaporeans as well as Americans and Australians. The original plan
was to have 17 musicians, "but this may change as the arrangements
evolve," said Wan.
Besides Joshua Wan, there will also be four more young
Singaporeans, each taking their turn on stage in the speaking role of Tirzah,
the young sister of Judah, and another singing role. Two girls, between
the ages of seven and ten, will alternate for each of the two roles. Open
auditions for the children's roles were held on October 27, but the choices
have yet to be announced.
Said creator David M. Sanborn, who will also play the lead:
"Judah Ben-Hur is a legendary adventure that appeals to all ages,
and we have sought to make it relevant for this generation by making
it faster and funnier."
The Story of JUDAH BEN-HUR
done in Musical form
RSI Limelight, By: Belinda Sunshine
October 5, 2001
"The classic tale of Ben Hur is as famous as the movie
which starred Charlton Heston and garnering 11 Oscars in 1959. Written by
Lew Wallace in 1880, the epic story has touched the hearts of millions who
have either read or seen the movie. It's about the story of Judah, prince
of Jerusalem, who in one tragic moment, loses his family, his fortune, and
the woman he loves to Roman "justice " at the hands of the man
who had once been his closest childhood friend."
Today the legend comes "alive" on stage in a musical to be produced
by Epic Entertainment, as explained by Dr. Diane Wigstone President, CEO
of Epic Entertainment Singapore Pte Ltd.
Written and produced by David M. Sanborn and his mother
Ellen Sanborn this musical adaptation of the story of Ben Hur will be staged
from 22nd December at the NUS-University Cultural Centre.
Why the staging of this musical? Belinda Sunshine spoke
to David Sanborn who directs and acts at the same time.
It's all in LIMELIGHT tonight, Friday 5th October at 8.50pm on News Radio
938 during the RSI Hour, with a repeat on Radio Singapore International
on Sunday 7th October at 9.45pm or 1345 hours UTC.
The world premier of the musical is held in Singapore,
and according to David, he was impressed with Singapore's responsive
audiences, passion for the arts and professional atmosphere.
He also discovered that our city provided the perfect backdrop for launching
the world premiere of their newest musical creation, JUDAH BEN-HUR.
So better get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
They are available at all Ticket Charge outlets.
Link
to article from RSI Limelight
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Ben-Hur to Open Here
The Straits Times, By: Tan Shzr Ee
September 29, 2001
Singapore will be the first pre-exhibition city
for the new multi-million-dollar, Broadway-bound musical come December.
A new multi-million dollar musical bound for Broadway
is making it's world premiere in Singapore.
On Dec 22, curtains at the University Cultural Centre
will be raised to the first showing of an original 2 1/2 hour show,
Judah Ben-Hur, presented by newly-formed group Epic Entertainment.
"We explored many cities in the world - Hong Kong,
Australia, Seattle - and decided on Singapore for our world premiere,
simply because the conditions were just right" says American based
producer David Sanborn and star of the show set in Roman times.
"After our Singapore opening, the cast will move
to New York, Burt we will be here for at least three weeks."
A dress rehearsal for the real big do overseas - the
cynic might suggest?
But make no mistake, this is a slick-and very expensive
production - playing to the tune of some "lower double digit,
million-dollar" figures, as Sanborn says.
There producer, who broke the news over a press conference
held at Shrooms on Wednesday, was around to perform excerpts of the
musical that he co-wrote.
Preliminary hearings, which saw him visibly charged-up
an and voicing more than five different roles to a Midi soundtrack,
already showed up a few Prince of Egypt style numbers for "hit
tunes"
"With the subject of Judah Ben -Hur, you can't
do a small off Broadway set here," says Sanborn, who is in his
20's.
"You need something epic as well."
But how practical, really, are the logistic conditions
and market here that Sanborn believes to be "ideal" for a
work of such grand scale?
Associate producer Diane Wigstone, who is in her 40's,
explains that, unlike the traditional pre-exhibition sites of Boston,
Chicago or Australia - the costs here are "definitely lower".
"In the US, the arts union laws make it a little
more difficult for us to work. In Singapore, conditions are more ideal,"
she says.
"Over the years, we've had friends who have
helped us make a lot of connections here, and our investors are also
Singaporean," she adds, referring to sponsors Tangs and Coffee
Club.
There are also the tried and tested recent Singapore
successes of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, which have also encouraged
the US based presenters to move here in April and start up their own
Singapore-based entertainment company to handle the production.
While the casting itself was done, in new York,
some of the costumes and most of the set - "even bigger that the
one we'll be using in New York, because the UCC theatre is simply huge"
- will be made here.
Size of venue and epic-nature of the plot aside, Wigstone
and Sanborn assure all that no effort will be spared on quality.
For those who view this in terms of big "international"
names and number crunching details - there is going to be a scene
featuring the famous chariot race, designed by the same engineers who
created Miss Saigon's roaring helicopter.
The cast of over 30 will be accompanied by a 19
piece Singaporean orchestra and supported by a production team of West
End regulars, including Martin Heap and Sean Cavenagh.
Classically trained Sanborn himself is well known
in Christian music circles as a jazz singer, while music director Joshua
Wan from Singapore has produced albums for Mavis Hee and Sandy Lam,
among others.
Plans are already underway to release an MTV and commercial
compact discs.
"The people we have on board are simply phenomenal,"
Sanborn says, "We'll be here for three weeks, but we're definitely
hoping for extensions!"
Epic Ben-Hur Musical To Premiere
In Singapore
MTV Asia, By: Patrick Chng
September 27, 2001
Singapore -- Imagine the epic Charlton Heston movie
"Ben-Hur" being turned into a stage production, or better
yet, a musical. It's probably hard to imagine it but that's exactly
what Singapore audiences will get to see -- before the rest of the world
does -- when "Judah Ben-Hur" makes its world premiere here
on December 22, 2001.
First published as a novel in 1880, the epic story
by Lew Wallace was brought to life as a Broadway production in 1889
and ran for an amazing 21 years. In 1926, MGM Studios released "Ben-Hur,"
starring Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman, now widely regarded as
one of the most ambitious and best black-and-white silent films of all
time. The classic 1959 version of "Ben-Hur", starring Charlton
Heston and Jack Hawkins, took home 11 Academy Awards out of the 12 nominations
it received, including Best Picture. Now, the classic tale about the
valiant prince of Jerusalem comes to life once again in an ambitious
musical that hopes to hit Broadway in April next year.
At the press conference held yesterday afternoon at
Chijmes, producer and lead actor David M. Sanborn performed a very entertaining
one-man show, singing and playing several roles wonderfully, to give
the media a taste of "Judah Ben-Hur." He had the idea for
this musical three years ago when he was watching Charlton Heston's
"Ben-Hur" again and realized what an incredible story it was.
"To have a run of 21 years in Broadway was fantastic
because only musicals could last that long. That's when the idea for
turning it into a musical hit me," says David. As to why he chose
Singapore to premiere the musical, he explains, "I was here
to do my one-man show and with little publicity, over 20,000 people
turned up to watch it. I had a great time in Singapore and after what
happened in New York on September 11, I think we're all glad that we're
here where there's racial and religious harmony. We all feel safe here.
Everyday, the Singapore government preaches racial and religious harmony
and that's what 'Judah Ben-Hur' is about too. It's about white people
and Arabs coming together to fight a bigger foe and I think the timing
couldn't have been better with the current situation."
Over 100 people are expected to be working on this
production, including a cast of about 30, mainly from Los Angeles, and
a 19-piece orchestra led by Singaporean music director Joshua Wan.
The musical will be directed by David's mum, Ellen, who also plays the
role of Ben-Hur's mother. Ellen has been performing at London's West
End for over 30 years including the lead role of Churissie in the original
London cast of "Hair" at the Shaftsbury Theater. Since then,
she has shared the marquis with legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah
Vaughan, Cleo Lane and Gene Krupa.
David hopes that the situation in New York would settle
down for "Judah Ben-Hur" to make its debut on Broadway in
Spring. According to David, the cost of this production is in the
"lower double-digit millions."
Singapore will become the first nation in Southeast
Asia to host a pre-Broadway World Premiere of a musical. Another interesting
fact is that this production will set the record for the most members
of the prestigious American Actors Equity Association ever to fully
rehearse a musical in Southeast Asia.
"Judah Ben-Hur" will be presented in the
brand new, state-of-the-art NUS University Cultural Centre. Tickets
go on sale today. The musical is expected to run for three weeks and
would be extended if response is good. The production is staged by Epic
Entertainment Singapore and sponsored by C.K. Tangs and Coffee Club,
with Standard Chartered being Official Bank and Class 95FM being the
Official Radio.
Link
to article from MTV Asia
Other
Business
Times -Catchy music - January 4, 2002
MTV
Asia -Article about the search for Tirza
Inkpot
Preview
Channel
News Asia
Foreign
Talent group of web services for Singapore expatriates
Singapore
Theatre.com -Interview with the Set Designer
Yahoo
Singapore -"Featuring all-new songs and the celebrated
chariot race, this ambitious holiday entertainment is suitable for the whole
family."
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