Dates which mummy have marked on her calendar

1) Sesame Street Live Show
Fri 18 Nov to Sun 4 Dec 2005
1pm, 4pm & 7pm (except on Mon 21 & 28 Nov)

The stars from Sesame Street namely Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster and Elmo, will be celebrating the magic of Christmas at Takashimaya. It promises to be a fun-filled interactive musical spectacular that the young and old will enjoy, with the catchy songs and joyous dancing. The fad four will stay on after the show to mingle and hold a photo session with their fans!

2) The Snow Queen

Wed 23 Nov to Sun 11 Dec 2005

The Esplanade

To end its 2005 season, The Little Company – a division of the Singapore Repertory Theatre presents The Snow Queen. This musical, based on the well-loved tale by Hans Christian Andersen, will be the first children’s musical to be staged at the Esplanade Theatre. Gerda searches for her brother Kai when he’s bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen in her ice palace. Gerda’s innocence charms all good people and animals she meets. With the help of the Crow family, she escapes an enchantress, visits the royal court and travels to the far North. There, in a final confrontation with the Snow Queen and her ice creatures, good conquers evil and the children are reunited. This enchanting musical, for everyone aged 5 years and above, will feature stunning sets and wonderful musical numbers, providing the entire family with a not-to-be-missed musical experience. The Little CompanyThe Little Company is a professional theatre company that produces quality plays for children. We aim to enthrall children from ages 2-12, with theatre that is written, designed and performed specifically for them by professional adult actors. We strongly believe that theatre can help children develop socially, mentally and emotionally. The Little Company was founded in 2001 by The Singapore Repertory Theatre, based on the belief that children deserve the same quality of theatre as adults. Past productions include Baby Love, Prospero’s Children, Christmas and the Gargoyle Who Wouldn’t Say Thank You, When I Grow Up, It’s a Hot Christmas, Grandma’s Journey, Little Victories, Rumpelstiltskin and Little Wings.

3) Barney's Musical Castle

Fri 25 Nov to Fri 9 Dec 2005

Downtown East

The kids' favourite dinosaurs Barney, BJ & Baby Bop return to Singapore for an even bigger, fun-filled musical-fantasy adventure!The story goes that some of Barney's friends are building a sand castle, and the Purple One treats them to a magical tour of a real one. The day is full of wondrous horses, a dance around the maypole, a tea party, a meeting with the king, and a visit with Twynkle the elf. With kings and knights, an enchanted forest, a costume parade, and over 20 favourite Barney tunes, be prepared for lots of singing and dancing with the Barney and his Gang! With bigger, colourful sets and a much bigger cast, Barney's Musical Castle is set to be an even bigger musical extravaganza than last year's show. Barney's Musical Castle has been performed for over a million fans over the world and so not miss out on this extraordinary musical adventure with your favourite dinosaurs!

25 Nov seems to be a magic date. Not only it's my birthday, last year they had Sesame Street on and this year it's Barney. Yippee! I can see my Baby Bop.

Athena (singing) " I lup U, U lup me. We're a hapi famaly. Wi a great big hug (hug mummy) n a kiss (kiss mummy) flom me to U. Won't U say you lup me too? I burst out laughing and rolling on the floor.