SEE | Dancing queen | Mamma Mia!
The smash hit musical based on Abba’s hit songs, Mamma Mia!, returns to Singapore from Oct 10 to Nov 5 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
Presented by Base Entertainment Asia, the musical stages the storytelling magic of Abba’s timeless songs with a funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll. A charming story of love, laughter and friendship, guests will be taken on a musical journey featuring over 22 of Abbas’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Take A Chance On Me, The Winner Takes It All, Does Your Mother Know and, of course, Mamma Mia.
Produced by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! the movie became the highest-grossing live-action musical film of all time upon its release in 2008. A second film, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again opened in July 2018 and is the most successful live musical movie sequel ever.
For ticketing details, visit www.marinabaysands.com or www.sistic.com.sg
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GO | Beach vibes | Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club
Occupying a 19,000 sq ft space, including a 5,000 sq ft outdoor space, the newly-opened Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club is a 500-seater venue that aims to be the ultimate destination for party-goers, food enthusiasts, music lovers and fun seekers on Siloso Beach, Sentosa.
The heart of the club is the main pool, which has an elaborately designed stage leading to VIP cabanas and an ocean-view main bar area. Choose to book a daybed, cabana or suite where you can lounge all day and indulge in craft cocktails and delectable eats while enjoying stunning views of the beach and breathtaking sunsets.
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The club features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, such as themed parties and group workouts, as well as entertainment by international and local DJs and live bands. Adding extra excitement and luxury, the beach club will offer stylish bottle presentations and a games area hosted by Tipsy’s Angels. The club will also collaborate with sports brand Puma to launch their first shop-in-shop concept on Sentosa, retailing a range of sports, fashion and beach apparel.
Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club is located at 36 Siloso Beach Walk. For enquiries, call 9139-6703.
Green party | The Conscious Festival
Sustainability continues to take centre stage at The Conscious Festival, which returns to Singapore from Oct 13 to Oct 15 at the sprawling eco-confines of South Beach Tower. A three-day immersive event where music, art, talks, and workshops converge to expand our minds and ignite action, the festival organised by Green Is The New Black welcomes professionals, individuals, families and little green warriors who want to live more consciously.
Enjoy perusing booths at the marketplace featuring over 50 conscious brands, check out Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric vehicle, and engage with renowned speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries as they share their wisdom and insights on Web3 for the greater good, consciousness, innovation, regeneration, indigenous wisdom, the future of climate tech, mental health, and so much more. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu will be joining as a guest speaker at the event.
A full-day Conscious Leaders Bootcamp, held on Oct 13 at $250 per person, invites CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners keen on learning how to explore innovative approaches to creating a more sustainable world. The other two days are priced at $20 per person, including access to on-site events and activities. For more information, visit theconsciousfestival.com.
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EAT | Eight hands extravaganza | Peach Blossoms
This Oct 10, Peach Blossoms at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore, is set to regale gourmands with an unforgettable six-course lunch, which marks the sum of four culinary powerhouses’ expertise. Chefs Edward Chong, Thitid Tassanakajohn, Antonio Iacoviello and Jun Lee, who helm award-winning restaurants in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and Korea, respectively, will each showcase their unique specialities that define their cuisines.
Diners get to indulge in various succulent and mouth-watering delicacies such as the succulent Iberico Pork Belly, Torna In Italia Con Me tortelloni-shaped ravioli filled with Japanese eel and Italian ceviche, Amadai and Mussel served alongside bamboo shoots and coconut milk-based southern-style Jor-Rang curry, and the main of the day, the Abalone and King Crab. The experience is priced at $328++ per person, including a glass of Champagne and white wine.
This one-time-only ‘4 Chefs 8 Hands’ event is supported by the International Chefs Summit Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board. Book at the table at 6845 1118 or email peachblossoms.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com.
Offal delights | 665°F
Culinary maverick and Austria's Chef of the Year 2021, chef Max Stiegl will take over the Josper oven of 665°F at Andaz Singapore from Oct 13 – 17 to whip up a five-course tasting menu that will take gourmands on a food adventure through Austria.
Expect a twist of Austrian classics including chef’s Ratatouille, an artful medley of Viennese vegetables; Oafish; a typical Austrian dish with cauliflower and poached egg; and Ritschert, a comforting and hearty stew served with smoked eel. For dessert, taste unique flavours with a Viennese Bread Soufflé, served with orange liqueur and corn ice cream. The menu will also feature his signature dish “Chicken In The Bubble” – chicken cooked in a pig’s bladder, stuffed with decadent ingredients like duck liver and truffles under the skin.
With a penchant for disruption and a palate for innovation, Stiegl has earned his moniker as the "Kitchen Anarchist" for his unapologetic approach to cooking that turns tradition on its head. Nestled in the heart of Burgenland, his restaurant, Gut Purbach, is a gastronomic pilgrimage destination, attracting epicureans worldwide, including the renowned Anthony Bourdain, all in pursuit of savouring celebrated "variety meats" (offal) delicacies.
Available for lunch and dinner, the menu is priced at $145 per guest. Wine pairing option is available at $95 per guest. For reservations, click here or call +65 6408 1255.
DRINK| Whisky art | The Macallan
Speyside single malt whisky label The Macallan is bringing its immersive art exhibition to Singapore as it celebrates its newest travel retail exclusive whisky range, The Colour Collection, in collaboration with world-renowned artist and graphic designer David Carson. The exhibition is part of a global tour with a stopover in Singapore from Oct 7 to 11 at the ArtScience Museum.
The Colour Collection is a new range of exceptional age-statement whiskies celebrating the brand’s commitment to natural colour and reflecting the influence of sherry seasoning and its intrinsic connection to nature.
Visitors will be taken on a guided presentation of Carson’s art pieces in the gallery, which were inspired by The Macallan’s creation process. Highlights include a Time Tunnel that takes guests through the maturation process of whisky and the Exploration of Colours, an immersive and textural showcase that brings Carson’s work on The Macallan to life using augmented reality.
They will then end the experience with a taste of the spirit — depending on their ticket option, they will either receive canapés and whisky pairing with The Macallan Brand Ambassador ($65) or a cocktail specially designed with The Colour Collection ($20). To book this experience, visit www.themacallan.com/en/the-colour-collection-experiences
