Hey!
As was mentioned during today's ELDDS meeting, I will post up links for any of you interested in Short & Sweet Singapore
Here is said link:
http://www.shortandsweet.org/shortsweet/singapore/about-shortsweet-singapore
Do check it out if you're interested in Directing or Acting.
That aside, there is also an upcoming creative writing workshop with Nick Toczek, for all budding writers. Nick is a best-selling author who currently works variously as a poet, storyteller, novelist, stand-up comic, political researcher, creative writing tutor, journalist, librettist, advertising copy-writer, political speech-writer, and has presented his own weekly radio show for more than ten years.
He has published over 30 books and has made about 40,000 public appearances. His poetry books alone have sold around half a million copies. As a writer in schools, Nick specialises in working with pupils on creative writing, and has visited more than 4,000 schools.
The event would be on the 4th of April (Saturday), from 10am to 1pm.
Venue: Geylang East Public Library (50 Geylang East Avenue)
Merpati Hall, Level 3.
Fee: $50 per person (includes light refreshments)
The registration form can be downloaded here.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Slumdog Poetry!
YOU EVIL PEOPLE DIDN'T COME. Save for one or two. I didn't really catch your faces. But, we shall forgive you. Before I continue, I am pleased to announce that MR NAIR MADE IT TO THE FINALS!!!! Congratulate him, even if he didn't come out top. There was a lot of competition! But, I talk too much. ON WITH THE PHOTOS!
This is Chris Mooney Singh. He's a really great guy. He started the event with a slam he wrote which, if my foggy memory serves me well, was called "Slumdog Slam", which was really jiggy cool.
Say hello to Mr Nair, with his second poem!
This is George. Forgive the arms, but that's all the quality my camera would give.
His poems were really good.
Benjamin Chow, who shared with us the story of the Pillowman. Very morbid, very moving.
Pooja (methinks). Her poems were all about breakups, that night.
And this woman, Sherlynn Low.
I didn't catch his name. He read his Superman inspired poem, which I had found, personally, very simple and sweet.
Richard, who made it to the second round of the competition.
He has a very interesting and unique way of presenting his poems, as he plays with his voice to express himself.
Guo Wei (or Go Away as some had mispronounced), from VJC and his poem "Sweet Skin", inspired by the movie, Shrek.
The Top Three Winners!! *applause*
From left: Pooja, Mr Nair, and George.
George won first place, followed by Mr Nair in second, then Pooja. I honestly have no idea what on earth was Chris doing in the picture.
The prize for the competition was nine dollars and some cents.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the night of Slumdog Poetry Slamming with the SMU Literati last Friday. Congratulations, once again, to Mr Nair for coming in Second place!
And now, for videos! (A pity I couldn't get a video of George's slams. His were really good.)
Guo Wei-Sweet Skin from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Richard with his poem Rules from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Mr Nair's Second Slam from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Benjamin Chow-Rap from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Mr Nair in the Final Round from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
This is Chris Mooney Singh. He's a really great guy. He started the event with a slam he wrote which, if my foggy memory serves me well, was called "Slumdog Slam", which was really jiggy cool.
Say hello to Mr Nair, with his second poem!
This is George. Forgive the arms, but that's all the quality my camera would give.His poems were really good.
Benjamin Chow, who shared with us the story of the Pillowman. Very morbid, very moving.
Pooja (methinks). Her poems were all about breakups, that night.And this woman, Sherlynn Low.
I didn't catch his name. He read his Superman inspired poem, which I had found, personally, very simple and sweet.
Richard, who made it to the second round of the competition.He has a very interesting and unique way of presenting his poems, as he plays with his voice to express himself.
Guo Wei (or Go Away as some had mispronounced), from VJC and his poem "Sweet Skin", inspired by the movie, Shrek.
The Top Three Winners!! *applause*From left: Pooja, Mr Nair, and George.
George won first place, followed by Mr Nair in second, then Pooja. I honestly have no idea what on earth was Chris doing in the picture.The prize for the competition was nine dollars and some cents.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the night of Slumdog Poetry Slamming with the SMU Literati last Friday. Congratulations, once again, to Mr Nair for coming in Second place!
And now, for videos! (A pity I couldn't get a video of George's slams. His were really good.)
Guo Wei-Sweet Skin from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Richard with his poem Rules from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Mr Nair's Second Slam from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Benjamin Chow-Rap from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Mr Nair in the Final Round from Yishun Junior College on Vimeo.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
POETRY SLAMMIN'
SUP YO!Although we won't be having official ELDDS sessions this week, the fun does not end.
Heads up on Friday as Word Forward holds a night of poetry slamming! What's more: The highlight of the night would be MR NAIR as he takes part in the Poetry Slamming! Watch him at his best!
For all ye who are unable to view the above poster:
It's this Friday, 715pm-915,
At SMU, School of Economics, Level 7.
The entrance fee of $5 is really not much. Do join us for an evening of literary works from all around Singapore.
See you there!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Reading Circle: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Hello everyone!!
As promised, I have found the ebook version of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, so that those of you who are unable to lay hands on a copy of the book, can read it as well. Feel free to download it and print it out if you don't want to kill your eyes.
Spiffy-looking cover, no?
The e-book is here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8240607/The-White-Tiger-by-Aravind-Adiga
And a review of the book is here:
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/02/120029.php
Read it! We'll be having discussions on the book and such really soon! We'll also be having a few competitions. More information your way soon.
Till then,
ELDDS Reading Circle Team.
By the way, if you would be so kind, please leave a comment as to whether you'd like to see a tagboard up on our blog. Thank You!
As promised, I have found the ebook version of The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, so that those of you who are unable to lay hands on a copy of the book, can read it as well. Feel free to download it and print it out if you don't want to kill your eyes.
Spiffy-looking cover, no?
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8240607/The-White-Tiger-by-Aravind-Adiga
And a review of the book is here:
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/02/120029.php
Read it! We'll be having discussions on the book and such really soon! We'll also be having a few competitions. More information your way soon.
Till then,
ELDDS Reading Circle Team.
By the way, if you would be so kind, please leave a comment as to whether you'd like to see a tagboard up on our blog. Thank You!
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