In this digital world, our kids are familiar expert in watching movies, playing games and other forms of entertainment. But Live Stage Shows win hands down when it comes to making kids truly deliriously happy!
Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) Hanuman – The Superhero Monkey gives kids one such super fun experience!
We all know Hanuman as the monkey God. He is the one who didn’t leave any stone unturned to unite Sita with Lord Ram. Ramayana could never be complete without Hanuman.
SRT’s The Little Company brings Hanuman – The Superhero Monkey in a refreshingly new form. The show is created in collaboration with the UK’s Imitating the Dog, who bring their unique theatre style to this epic tale adapted from the Ramayana, and featuring music by Soumik Datta, one of the biggest new music talents in UK.
When Parveen of SRT invited us to watch and review the show, Kids were so excited. They knew the story of Ramayana and were eager to see their favorite characters on the stage!
On a part windy, part sunny, part rainy afternoon, We reached SRT. Hanuman is a similar experience – a refreshing new take on Ramayana that is partly musical, partly theatre with a generous dose of film, cartoon and multimedia.
The theatre was full of kids, parents, grandparents…Wow! indeed this show is for all age groups.
The attention of the audience was captivated right from the start. Quite an unique way of introducing characters and in the blink of an eye the stage was changing its forms… Hanuman and his lovable gang of monkey friends took us along with them on the journey to rescue Sita, defeat Ravana and we all keep our eyes glued on the stage, clap and sing with them and for them.
Hanuman and his friends are good hearted, they are naughty, they are a bit scaredy and very humane. But when time comes…they evolve, recognize their superhero powers, show extraordinary courage, display the true spirit of friendship and emerge as winners by destroying evil Ravana! Now this is what as a parent, I would like my kids to do. 🙂 🙂
The show duration is around 55 minutes. It was great to see kids laughing, responding, singing and dancing with Hanuman and his friends. Two thumbs to the actors! It’s not that easy to win over kids and engage them.
After the show, we got an opportunity to click photo with the cast. Oh yeah, please note that during the show, no photos are allowed! Anyways, it is best to focus and enjoy the show without any interruptions.
Happy, happy kids and we came back with this cute momento of the show that will be long remembered…My elder daughter was reading the booklet that gives information about the actors and other creative minds again and again!!
Suitable for children and adults, this multi-sensory theatre experience is a superhero journey unlike anything seen before in Singapore.
The show is on only till 30th April. You only have a few days to catch it up! RainbowDiaries provides you all the details right below…Book your tickets now!
Hanuman – The Superhero MonkeyPresented by SRT’s The Little CompanyShowing on 1 – 30 Apr 2016
More about SRT:
Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) goal is to provide a platform for Asian artists both on and off stage and to give Singaporeans and visitors the opportunity to experience Broadway, the West End and the richness of Singaporean culture.
SRT has established itself as one of Asia’s leading English-language theatres. In addition to its repertoire of original work, the company has produced a number of highly popular and critically acclaimed productions of western classics starring Asian performers. These include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Little Shop of Horrors, Art, The Woman in Black, The Pillowman, Blackbird, Avenue Q, God of Carnage, Venus in Fur and many others.
PS: RainbowDiaries watched the show for the review purposes. No monetary compensation / benefit is involved. All the hi-res images in this post about the show are provided by SRT and are copyrighted! Would you like to work with us? click here…
I wish that I can attend this show also. Its so entertaining and fun to watch with the family.
This looks so cool! I think my nephews and nieces would love this!
Looks like fun, wonder if they will tour to Malaysia anytime soon
Eventhough im not a kid myself, i find the show interesing. Hope they have it quarterly next time, so that i can plan the seasons to go T.T
looks to be so fun. Very cute yet amazing show for the kids!
These kids are so talented, looking at their facial expression already know this is gonna be a good show 🙂
This show looks so entertaining! Kids and family would sure enjoy this show
It was a wonderful show and lovely performance. Even liked the effects they have used in it.
it looks like a really funny and interesting show, i love to bring my kids for theatre, plays and whatever pique their interest that can away from just the academic world too
Wow this is so fun and entertaining for the whole family. I am going to inform my sister about this.
That sure sounds interesting. I would love to watch this with my 2 younger brothers. They’ll be entertained for sure. I mean who wouldn’t want to watch a superhero monkey do its thing? lol Thanks for sharing!
The kids must be happy when meet the fun Superhero Monkey. A great knowledge for kids.
I think I gonna miss this as din visit Singapore lately.
Hope to watch it next time. 🙂
I do like to take in a show now and again. This sounds great!
I could say the act of Hanuman The superhero monkey is so creative and fun! Their playrole is so serious in the act as well =D I guess kids gonna love it!
This is such a cute event to spend with your kids! Hope we have this soon in my area 🙂
What a wonderful show for kids of all ages! I think my tween would even enjoy it, LOL. We definitely love to see live theatre whenever possible.
So cute.. I love Hanuman and his stories.. my husband’s grandfather comes from Bali so I learned a lot about Hanuman and Ramayana…
Whoa nice! Just by reading your article I had a brief introduction to Indian mythology. I personally enjoy stage shows. Looks like it’s fun!
I love Hanuman. My granny made me sing Hanuman Chalisa every Tuesday. Glad to see today’s kids getting Hanuman in their own style!!!
I should watch this together with my friends. Looks like an interesting show, though not really familiar with the whole act.
This sure does look like a lot of fun. I would even want to see this. I love going to the theatre and so does my daughter now as well. This is such a great family affair.
I remember being enthralled by the tale of Hanuman when I was in secondary school. This must be a really nice show.
Though I have never seen this before, but it does look like its something both adult and children alike can enjoy. 🙂
You are correct! It takes more skill to be able to keep kids engaged and reacting positively to a play almost an hour long. I don’t think I know this story, so I hope they also stage something like this here in our country.
I’ve always loved the theater and would love my kids to feel the same way about it. I would love to watch Hanuman too one day. I wonder if the local theater companies here would franchise it.
This would be a great field trip for me and my homeschooler to do! Be exposed in the art of theater and actually watch something interactive.
I’ll be in Singapore next week. I hope I get to squeeze time to find something like this.
It looks like a great show, with the way the stage and actors are seen through your photos. I have heard of this story before but I seem to have forgotten all about it. I need to refresh myself. 🙂
The group photo is awesome! Looks like so much fun.
That’s an amazing experience not only for the kids but for the parents as well. I am not familiar with the tale but it’s a great way to encourage kids to reach their goals and overcome the challenges they face!
AH, Singapore, so long didn’t visits there. I’m sure you have a great moment watching the superhero monkey show. haha
Looks like a great show to watch both for kids and adults alike. I love the theatre and make it a point to watch regularly. The Superhero Monkey is one show that would be good for kids as it depicts the triumph of good over evil and the value of true friendships, something that kids can emulate. Thanks for sharing this!
This sounds like an amazing show for kids – and a good refresher for my own Ramayana knowledge. Turning Hanuman into a superhero is a great way to keep the story relevant. From what I can tell from your photos, it’s been an amazing experience!
The story looks interesting. And the Hanuman are cute too!
Those were my favorite character during my childhood!
I think theater is really fun and a great way to teach kids on certain knowledge! Great sharing 🙂
I would love this just as much as a child! Haha! This looks so fun and I love the costumes.