I wanna complain!
The Complaint Choir was nowhere in sight when we arrived eagerly at the Speakers’ Corner this afternoon. Apparently, the event was cancelled! Mr Brown blogged about this in his blog.
Update from The Necessary Stage:
“URGENT Saturday 26th – We’ve just gotten news about our license application for THE COMPLAINTS CHOIR PROJECT (performances at various public spaces today). While we were given a license, this is a conditional one – no foreigners (i.e. a handful of the participants, the artists themselves and our conductor) are allowed to perform with the Choir. This is across the board and not only applicable for Speaker’s Corner (which has a regulation that states that non-Singaporeans aren’t allowed to perform there).”
When I realised the reason it was cancelled, I was torn between disgust and amusement. I wonder if there is another country in this world who grants a conditional permit for a performance, let the organiser flies in the performers, then, at the last minute, the relevant authority decides not to allow the performance. Whatever happens to the drive to promote this tiny island as a hub for performing arts?
What a bummer! They have 2 more shows this afternoon but nobody seems to be free on such a short notice. Haiz…I really want to catch the show but dun feel like going alone. I can do most things alone but catching a performance alone feels weird. At least, it feels weird in Singapore. If I am overseas, I probably will just go ahead happily. There is something about this place that makes me feel very restrainted somehow. There is always this fear of appearing weird to people I don’t really give a damn about. Well, there is always a first. Maybe, if nobody is really available, I may just pop down alone. Haiz…life of a spinster is starting.
Anyway, I feel really bad towards D cos we were visiting her friend’s gallery and left rather hurriedly in order to catch the performance. D did not even get to do much catching up. So sorry, dear.
She was a very good sport about it. We went for desserts and a spot of shopping instead.
The highlight of the day was when she shared her good news!!! I am so happy for her! In 9 months, we have another adorable baby to play with. *wide grin*
Hey Jen! The Singapore Complaints Choir is still performing at The Chamber at The Arts House at 3pm and 6.30pm for a private by-invite audience of friends and family. I think you can email info@singaporefringe.com or call the Complaints Choir Hotline 9690 7453 if you know someone from the Choir or the organisers and artists, and want to attend