Mall rats recently had a glimpse of Chrysalis, a theatrical street performance by two French artists at the SM Aura Premier Sky Park and entrance.
A joint partnership between Alliance Francaise de Manille and SM Aura Premier, the project aims to promote French artistry in celebration of the International Francophonie Day.
The International Francophonie Day is an annual weeklong celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the Intergovernmental Francophonie cooperation. Francophonie is the term used to refer to all people and countries speaking the French language, and Francophonie Day celebrates the French language and the values of the French speaking countries around the world. It was French geographer Onesime Reclus first used the term Francophone in 1880.
Chrysalis is a theatrical street performance directed by Jordi L. Vidal, a Catalan choreographer and stage director. Vidal’s creative horizon reaches further than the world of dance and theater, including chamber music ensembles, circus and street theater companies, video creations, and art installations.
Real life couple Kevin Troussart and Vania D’Angelo, who are both acrobats and dancers, are the Chrysalis performers.
Chrysalis follows the story of a highly emotional couple, who perform using a rope, which symbolizes the many aspects of life, particularly in relationship. It shows the ups and downs of a relationship- starting on how it begins, from courtship, to getting married, as well as the struggles and emotional challenges of love.
The 20-minute performance wowed the shoppers of SM Aura Premier as this is something that is not seen frequently in the Philippines.
The Chrysalis performance is one of the many enriching cross-cultural events at SM Aura Premier.
Catch The Magic of Soul
On May 26, at 8 p.m., Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater pays homage to the infectious sounds of ‘60s and ‘70s Motown through The Magic of Soul.
On tour from London, the energetic seven-piece tribute group The Magic of Soul comes to Manila for a two-hour, one-night only performance that promises to get audiences grooving from hit to hit. From the classics of The Jackson 5, Supremes, Four Tops, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Isley Brothers and other soul greats, The Magic of Soul revisits the golden era in music when Motown hits dominated the charts while redefining rhythm and blues.
The performance features the stellar voices of London cast Curtis Lee Scott, Leanne Sandy, Christian Jules, Angela Hurst, Derek Aidoo, Renese Thomas, and André Clements plus 20 costume changes that will provide audiences with an awesome visual spectacle.
On board for the one-of-a-kind musical celebration is prolific Filipino stage director Freddie Santos and the nine-piece accompaniment of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Rodel Colmenar.
“Don’t go alone because you’re going to want to celebrate the music and the magic that soul has joyously shared with the world for the past five decades,” advised Santos.
The Magic of Soul is presented by Resorts World Manila in cooperation with Ultimate Shows, Inc.
Tickets to The Magic of Soul are now available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office at the ground floor of Newport Mall and all TicketWorld outlets.
RWM members may get tickets using points earned until May 26. Points will be deducted as follows: Bronze 400, Silver 500, Gold 600, VIP 700 and SVIP 800. Terms and conditions apply.
Visit www.rwmanila.com or call (632) 908-8000 loc. 7700 or (632) 891-9999. and conditions apply.
Visit www.rwmanila.com or call (632) 908-8000 loc. 7700 or (632) 891-9999.