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Bangkok Post
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
NCT's Doyoung to perform in Bangkok in September
Among NCT members, Doyoung stands out as the vocalist who can sing various genres and express a wide range of emotions. SM True invites fans to relive every moment and reignite the power to dream at NCT's Doyoung solo concert "2025 Doyoung Concert [Doors] In Bangkok". The concert will take place at Thunder Dome on Sept 13 and 14. Doyoung's solo works showcase his unique charm and heartfelt messages that deeply resonate with listeners. His first album Youth, released in April 2024, captured the emotions of youth, especially title track Little Light. The song expresses hope that a small inner light can become a guiding light for someone else. Launched in June 2025, his second album Soar features 10 tracks that convey his intention to inspire listeners with the power of dreams. The album has received an overwhelming positive response, topping major music charts in South Korea, China and Japan. Its title track Memory ranked No.1 on South Korean music shows. As a result, Doyoung won the Bonsang (main prize) and Best Solo Award at the Seoul Music Awards in June. The title of his second solo concert, "Doors", symbolises a journey through memories and emotions encountered upon opening the "Door of Memories". Through Doyoung's songs and stories, the concert will present warm, comforting moments -- offering solace and empathy to those who are also searching for the door to their own memories. Behind this door, Doyoung's voice will unfold stories through a spectrum of deep emotions to connect every heart and let them soar towards precious memories in "2025 Doyoung Concert [Doors] In Bangkok". Tickets cost 2,600, 3,600, 4,600, 5,600 and 6,500 baht. Tickets can be purchased via 7-Eleven's Counter Service nationwide and at
NZ Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Cats The Musical: Hamilton Operatic Society stages Andrew Lloyd Webber classic
Tickets: online via Ticketek Reviewed by Cate Prestidge If you're looking for an appropriate outing for your vintage fur jacket, then a ticket to Cats is the perfect opportunity. Opening night was positively purring with feline fashion as the Hamilton Operatic team welcomed the at capacity audience. Once seated, cats prowled up and down the aisles giving a close-up view of the incredible makeup and costumes. It's something Cats is famous for, and the design team of Rose Sidwell and Claire Field (costume) and Cat Dwyer (hair, makeup) deserve a huge accolade for. Gaby Jackson plays Electra, one of the Jellicle Cats. Photo / Mark Hamilton Supported by a massive team of 16 dressers and make-up artists, I can only imagine the excitement of the cast when they first saw their characters emerge. Many people know Cats, one of the world's most successful musicals. But if you're unfamiliar with the show (like my 'plus one'), it's helpful to know it doesn't follow a traditional narrative. Based on T.S Eliot's 'practical cats' poems, it's a character-driven spectacle full of diverse set pieces and choreography. Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Cassidy Garrett have done a phenomenal job as co-choreographers. The cast are more than simply well-honed, they are focused, energetic, full of character, and frankly, exhausting! Noelle Savill as Munkustrap. Photo / Mark Hamilton While cat-like gestures consistently reinforce their 'Jellicleness', individual characters are expressed and sustained emphatically by every single performer and every cast member deserves a jolly good scratch on the head and a bowl of cream. I particularly liked Noelle Savill's Munkustrap, a major role which links together many of the scenes and which showcased her movement and fine voice. Aroha Whaanga impressed as a captivating Bombalurina, while River Park and Lily Burgess-Munro were excellent as the naughty Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. Cassidy Garret in the role of Sillabub was outstanding in both movement and voice, particularly in Memory, where her fine soprano contrasts with the rich tones of Julia Booth's Grizabella. The performance of Memory in Cats is an emotional interplay, and Booth conveys this with strength. I was delighted by Mike Scanlon as Gus the theatre cat and his quieter scene with Christy Park (Jellylorum) was a favourite, while Felix Rowe was suitably outrageous as Rum Tum Tugger. I enjoyed hearing his voice more clearly in Mr Mistoffelees and Old Deuteronomy, the latter song was a highlight for the strength of the entire ensemble, supported by the backstage singers. Dancer Laeticia Austin (Victoria) showed astounding control and flexibility, and Oliver Johnson (Mr Mistoffolees) was lithe and polished. Some lovely partner scenes were supported by Dean Watson (Plato). Laeticia Austin (Victoria) and Cassidy Garrett (Sillabub). Photo / Mark Hamilton Jack Turner (Skimblehsnaks), Sean Hapi (Macavity), Eva Orton (Demeter) showed great control and confidence, and Cam Strother was in fine voice as Old Deuteronomy. Comedic styling from K-M Adams (Jennanydots) and Simon Brew as the 'gentlemanly' Bustopher Jones rounded out the main characters. The 19-piece band under the direction of Nick Braae were excellent and the overture transported me immediately into the show. The music is complex, performed by three pianists led by Alex Wiltshire, three trumpets and other multiples of drums, brass and woodwind alongside guitar, oboe and percussion – do check out the programme for these musicians. Lighting goes hand in hand with atmosphere and the designs by Aaron Chesham didn't disappoint adding drama, mood and character. A glance at the programme photos also shows how effective this is when captured in still form. Director David Sidwell brings huge experience to the show, pulling all the cast and production elements together confidently, creating some magical set pieces (the train is wonderful) and working with a new set by John Harding. This represented the backstage of a theatre rather than the usual junkyard setting and had some fun props and found objects. Some minor quibbles were some scale issues on the coat rack garments, and a couple of flatter moments in transitions where the audience didn't know quite how to react. But overall, an entertaining, focused, comprehensive performance and a fun night out. Cate Prestidge is a principal academic and co-ordinator of journalism and communication programmes at Wintec. She has been writing theatre reviews for NZME since 2021.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Inside Golf Force One…Trump's modified cart coated with armour & bulletproof glass protecting him from fairway assassins
DONALD Trump's security entourage deployed a highly modified golf buggy to protect the prez from fairway assassins while he played his favourite sport. The all-black bond-style cart, dubbed Advertisement 11 The £20,000 cart can hit speeds of 65mph and has been adapted with toughened windows, reinforced panels Credit: TOM FARMER 11 The armoured cart and 26 others followed Trump around the course Credit: Robert Perry/PA Wire 11 President Donald Trump during his round of golf at Turnberry Golf Club, Ayrshire in Scotland Credit: Reuters 11 It was debuted by Trump's security Team as he The visiting leader took to the historic course after While the president was seen driving a standard white-framed buggy around the course, a unique buffed-up cart followed his fleet of 28 vehicles. It is said to be a modiefied Polaris NorthStar Edition which has been fitted with hardened tinted windows and reinforced panels. Advertisement The vehicle, which can sit six people, is believed to have state-of-the-art security protection - including smoke screens, electrified door handles and armoured plates. Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services, 'The windscreen is a giveaway, as are the side panels, doors and the large panel at the rear above the load tray.' Experts say the jet-black tinted windows indicate layers of protective laminate - typically used to prevent bullets in case of a shootout. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Mr Relf added that it was likely the modifications would be designed to keep the vehicle as secure as possible while remaining lightweight enough to avoid damaging grass on the course. The all-wheel-drive mini beast comes with a twin Cylinder dual overhead cam engine that can reach upto 65mph. A source told The Scottish Sun: 'Trump was zipping between holes on a regular cart with this huge thing following behind. I was inches from death as Trump rally gunman shot at president – moment I shielded my pregnant wife fearing the worst 'His bodyguards were staying close and were ready to zoom off if he had to dive in. Advertisement 'The cart is an amazing bit of kit. 'It has massive chunky tyres, what looked like a winch on the front and even has space at the back for his clubs. 'Americans love their motors and Trump seems no different — this thing was bigger than some of the compact cars you see on the road here.' Donald Trump blasts 80s chart-topper from golf buggy DONALD Trump pressed play on an iconic eighties track yesterday as he played golf in Scotland. The US President teed off his five-day visit with a round at his Turnberry resort, accompanied by a massive security team. Angry campaigners waved creative signs in Aberdeen and Edinburgh as the American leader enjoyed a round of golf at his luxury Ayrshire resort. But this didn't get the leader of the free world down as he breezed past them while listening to Billy Joel's 1983 hit Uptown Girl. Also on President Trump's playlist was Memory from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, All Out of Love by Air Supply, Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers and Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. After surviving two assasination attemps - including one that almost took his life - Trump's security team seem to be well-prepared to thwart a third attempt. Advertisement The MAGA prez last year The suspect, who was able to get within 400-500 yards of Trump and even attempted to flee the scene in an SUV has been He was arrested after Secret Service agents saw 11 Specialist Rifle Officers ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump to his Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, during his five-day private trip to the country Credit: PA Advertisement 11 A defiant Trump showing a thumbs up after the attack that shook US politics Credit: Getty 11 The former president took cover after the shots as the Secret Service drew their weapons Credit: Getty 11 The MAGA prez last year survived a dangerous assassination bid while playing golf at the National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Credit: The Mega Agency Just two months previously, Trump was left wounded when a Advertisement Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired off eight shots from an assault rifle before he was taken out. A US government spokesman said: 'The US Secret Service employs a variety of tools and resources to safeguard our protectees. 'In order to maintain operational security, the Secret Service does not discuss the specific means and methods used to conduct our protective operations.' Over the weekend, Trump was seen enjoying golf at Advertisement Hillarious footage showed the moment Trump, 79, was seen being escorted down to the course, with a convoy of 20 other carts following close behind. The caddies went ahead of the US leader and one appeared to secretly place a golf ball on the ground. The brash New Yorker - whose mother was born in Scotland - then got out and claimed to have made the shot himself. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun One person who watched the footage circulating on "I want to know how he finds caddies to do that for him," added another. 11 Footage appeared to show a caddy drop the President's ball in a prime spot Credit: X / RoguePOTUSStaff 11 Donald Trump made an appearance at his Trump Turnberry golf course Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement 11 A massive security operation was in place as the President played golf on the course Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Donald Trump blasts surprising eighties chart-topper from golf buggy during Turnberry round
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump pressed play on an iconic eighties track yesterday as he played golf in Scotland. The US President teed off his five-day visit with a round at his Turnberry resort, accompanied by a massive security team. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 President Trump waved to the crowds as he enjoyed a game of golf in Scotland Credit: Tom Farmer 5 Police snipers are positioned on the roof of the Trump Turnberry hotel Credit: Getty 5 Demonstrators gathered in Aberdeen to protest against the visit Credit: Getty Meanwhile, anti-Trump rallies across Scotland were mounted. Angry campaigners waved creative signs in Aberdeen and Edinburgh as the American leader enjoyed a round of golf at his luxury Ayrshire resort. But this didn't get the leader of the free world down as he breezed past them while listening to Billy Ocean's 1983 hit Uptown Girl. Also on President Trump's playlist was Memory from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, All Out of Love by Air Supply, Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers and Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel. Today, the US leader will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets underway on a five-day visit to Scotland. The US President flew into the country on Friday night and was then seen playing golf at his Trump Turnberry resort the following day. However, on Sunday, he will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for talks on the trading relationship between Europe and the US. The talks come ahead of discussions with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, which are also expected to focus on trade issues. The UK and the US struck a trade deal recently, with discussions between the two men expected to focus on this, with reports suggesting Sir Keir will be looking for the US to cut the tariffs for British steel. The start of discussions show the US President getting down to business on what is a private, five-day visit to Scotland. Donald Trump touches down in Scotland On Saturday, he was spotted playing a round at the Turnberry course, which he purchased in 2014. A massive security operation was in place as the President played golf. He drove his own buggy, but a heavy security presence saw Mr Trump flanked by a fleet of similar vehicles. Even before he took to the course, police officers and military personnel could be seen searching the area around the resort, which has had a metal fence erected around it as part of heightened security measures. 5 President Trump blasted out Billy Joel's much-loved hit Uptown Girl Credit: Getty 5 The US President donned a black top with a white USA cap Credit: AFP No protesters were seen while he was playing on Saturday, but hundreds of people gathered in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen for demonstrations against his visit, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition. Police Scotland said that no arrests were made but a 50-year-old woman was given a recorded police warning in Edinburgh. After spending some time at his South Ayrshire resort, the President will head to Aberdeenshire, where he is expected to open a second course at his Trump International golf resort in Balmedie. During his time in the north east, Mr Trump is also due to meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney. Speaking ahead of the talks, Mr Swinney said it was his responsibility to "raise global and humanitarian issues of significant importance, including the unimaginable suffering we are witnessing in Gaza" with the President. Saying he wanted to "ensure Scotland's voice is heard at the highest levels of government across the world" Mr Swinney added: "That is exactly what I will do when I meet with President Trump during his time in Scotland." Mr Swinney announced that he met Ms von der Leyen on Saturday evening in Glasgow and discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Mr Swinney said: "I was pleased to welcome the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to Scotland. "During our meeting, I outlined Scotland's continued support for the European Union's leadership in demanding free and safe humanitarian aid in Gaza, alongside efforts to bring an end to the unbearable suffering unfolding. "I also took the opportunity to reiterate Scotland's steadfast commitment to Ukraine and the country's commitment to work with European partners on key issues, including energy."
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Trump seen golfing as protesters speak out against his Scotland visit
DPA London Protesters insisted that US President Donald Trump is 'not welcome here' as he took to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland. Tight security around the Trump Turnberry course meant no demonstrators were seen when the president took to the greens on Saturday morning. Dressed in black, with a white cap that said USA on it, Trump could be seen driving a golf buggy, flanked by a fleet of security personnel, as he played on the famous course which he bought in 2014. The outspoken Republican waved to journalists at one point, with hits including Billy Joel's 'Uptown Girl' and Elaine Paige's rendition of 'Memory' from the musical 'Cats' heard playing from his entourage. But when asked about links to disgraced Jeffrey Epstein, the Simon and Garfunkel hit 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' could be heard. However hundreds gathered in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen — near the site of Trump's other Scottish golf resort — to make their opposition to the president known. As the visit got under way Scottish First Minister John Swinney – who is due to hold talks with the president later in the trip – announced public money to support a tournament at the Trump International golf links in Aberdeenshire. The 2025 Nexo Championship - previously known as the Scottish Championship — is set to take place there next month, supported by £180,000 of public funding. Swinney said: 'The Scottish Government recognises the importance and benefits of golf and golf events, including boosting tourism and our economy.' But Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie likened the awarding of public cash to the tournament to 'handing some pocket money to the school bully'. Trump will head to his golf resort in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire later on in his five-day long private visit. As part of his trip he will also hold talks with Prime Minister SirKeir Starmer, where the two men will refine a trade deal between the UK and the US that was agreed earlier this year. The president is also expected to talk trade with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. But with no talks apparently scheduled for Saturday, the president, who is well known for his love of golf, was free to take to the famous course at Turnberry. A major security operation surrounded him, with police officers and military personnel seen scouring the grounds ahead of Trump teeing off. After touching down in Scotland in Air Force One on Friday night, the president was seen on the course at Turnberry on Saturday morning — although security fencing had also been erected around the resort, with road closures also in place to help protect Trump, who last year survived an assassination attempt. Sniffer dogs were seen patrolling the golf course, with the Navy carrying out sweeps in the water beside the seaside course, while Army vehicles were spotted on the nearby A77 road. Police Scotland has asked for support from other forces across the UK to bolster officer numbers for the high profile visit — with Mr Swinney appealing to people to protest 'peacefully and within the law'. In Aberdeen Green north east Scotland MSP Maggie Chapman told the crowd of hundreds: 'We stand in solidarity not only against Trump but against everything he and his politics stand for.' Speaking about the US president, Ms Chapman said: 'He believes that climate change isn't real, he believes that cutting services for those in the world with the least is the right thing to do. 'We say no to all of those things, not in our name, never in our name.' With Trump having last year been convicted by a New York jury of falsifying business records, she said the president was a 'convicted felon'. And she told the PA news agency: 'He is not welcome in Scotland, he is certainly not welcome in Aberdeenshire. 'We know that he is a convicted felon. 'We also know that all of the promises he has repeatedly made to Scotland have come to nothing, there hasn't been the development of jobs or houses that he promised when he opened his course in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.' Harvie was also critical of the president, telling PA: 'He's attacking our renewables industry once again, one of the success stories of Scotland, and he is trying to attack and undermine it. 'And that is after having trashed part of our natural environment on the Aberdeenshire coast to build his golf resort.' Anita Bhadani was one of those who organised the Stop Trump Coalition protest outside the US Consulate General's office in told PA: 'We are really excited, across this whole weekend, there's so many campaign groups turning out in the streets, tacking in action in their communities or at rallies like this - it's kind of like a carnival of resistance.' She said Trump's 'huge promises' of creating thousands of jobs through development around his Scottish golf courses had not come to pass. A number of speakers addressed the crowd, condemning President Trump, including one who chanted 'death to the IDF.'
