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Children's concerts, theatre shows in Singapore from August to December

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox It's showtime for kids: (clockwise from top left) CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live, Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Concerts For Children series, The Emperor's New Clothes, and Phinny & Wally. SINGAPORE – From August to December, families with young children can enjoy a wide variety of live performances. Wonder how live shows can help your children learn? Read this article where theatre practitioners share tips on how you can get your kids ready for their first live show. Koko The Great Theatre play Koko The Great is inspired by local pioneer artist Liu Kang's iconic oil painting Life By The River. PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY Village boy Koko goes on an imaginative journey in this theatre play inspired by local pioneer artist Liu Kang's oil painting Life By The River. Best for: Ages three to six Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive When: Until Aug 31, various timings Admission: From $23, buy tickets at Phinny & Wally: Echoes Of Home Phinny & Wally: Echoes Of Home is a standalone sequel to the 2024 production (pictured). PHOTO: TAN NGIAP HENG This standalone Mandarin sequel to the 2024 production takes audiences on an inspiring underwater adventure with a dolphin and a whale, encouraging children to protect our oceans. Best for: Ages five to eight Where: Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street When: Aug 22 to 31, various timings Admission: $38 on weekdays; $42 on weekends, buy tickets at Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let's Play! Join beloved characters at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in Disney Jr Live On Tour: Let's Play! PHOTO: UNUSUAL ENTERTAINMENT The show features popular songs from Disney Jr series, including Hot Dog from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006 to present), Oopsie Kitty from SuperKitties (2023 to present) and Do The Spidey from Marvel's Spidey And His Amazing Friends (2021 to present). Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore I want to divorce my husband and be a single mother: More victims speaking up on emotional abuse World Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand after Putin summit Singapore Buying hope: Inside S'pore's love affair with the lottery Singapore She won big in Genting, but getting $240k winnings back to Singapore was dicey Life These cats may have disabilities, but they are resilient and capable of being affectionate Singapore Minor Issues: Are ghosts real? And other pesky questions kids ask Opinion Confessions of a born-again Singaporean Singapore Singapore congratulates Indonesia on 80th Independence Day Best for: Ages two to seven When: Sept 5 to 7, various timings Where: Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street Admission: $28 to $168. Details at SSO Concerts For Children: Young Spacefarer's Guide To The Orchestra Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Concerts For Children: Pirates Ahoy! in 2024. PHOTO: NATHANIEL LIM This 'out-of-this-world' concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) introduces kids to classical music with curious aliens, mysterious planets and thrilling chases – brought to life by actors and on-screen visuals. Best for: Ages five and above Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive When: Sept 6, 11am and 2pm Admission: $30 and $40 from The Tiger Who Came To Tea The Tiger Who Came To Tea is a stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's classic picture book. PHOTO: PAMELA RAITH German-British writer-illustrator Judith Kerr's classic picture book is brought to life in this stage adaptation, featuring Sophie, her mummy and a tea-guzzling tiger. Best for: Ages three and above When: Sept 12 to 14, various timings Where: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place Admission: $42 to $72. Details at SSO Babies' Proms This interactive classical music concert invites the young audiences to clap, dance and even conduct the orchestra on stage. Best for: Ages six and below When: Sept 13 and 14, 11am and 2pm Where: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place Admission: $35 and $45. Details at Beautiful Oops! Musical Beautiful Oops! is an adaptation of the 2010 bestselling book by American author-illustrator Barney Saltzberg. PHOTO: @ Adapted from American author-illustrator Barney Saltzberg's picture book, this musical shows kids how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Best for: Ages five and above When: Sept 13 to 21, various timings Where: Gateway Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah Admission: $30 on weekdays; $45 on weekends. Details at Beauty And The Beast DuffleBag Theatre's Beauty And The Beast is an interactive and improvisational children's theatrical adaptation of the fairy tale. PHOTO: ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL Get ready for an interactive and improvisational take on fairy tale Beauty And The Beast, celebrating themes of kindness, inner beauty and self-acceptance. Best for: Ages four and above When: Sept 27 to Oct 5, various timings Where: Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street Admission: $35 on weekdays; $55 on weekends and Children's Day. Details at CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live Join JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece, their teacher Ms Appleberry and special guest Blippiin in CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live. PHOTO: BIZ TRENDS Join JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece, their teacher Ms Appleberry and special guest Blippi, all from popular YouTube channels, for a singalong and dance party. Best for: Ages six and below When: Sept 27 and 28, various timings Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue Admission: From $78 to $138. Details at The Emperor's New Clothes Hossan Leong plays the titular role in The Emperor's New Clothes, a pantomime with a local twist. PHOTO: WILD RICE First staged in 2015, this updated musical offers a hilarious Singaporean spin on Danish author Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale about the ultimate fashion victim. Best for: Ages four and above When: Nov 13 to Dec 14 Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Wild Rice @ Funan, 107 North Bridge Road Admission: $45 to $105. Details at The Smeds And The Smoos The Smeds And The Smoos is a stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book. PHOTO: CHARLIE FLINT This stage adaptation of English writer Julia Donaldson and German illustrator Axel Scheffler's book, set in outer space, teaches children to embrace differences and find common ground for friendship. Best for: Ages three and above When: Dec 4 to 7, various timings Where: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place Admission: $42 to $72. Details at