Singapore is constantly bustling with great things to do and events! Want to know who are the big names taking the stage at The British Club’s Best of British festival next month? Read on for a roundup of the celebrities headlining the annual event, with details of when you can see them in action.
Who: Neil Fitzmaurice
What:
Expect a night of laughter as two- time British Comedy Award-winner Neil Fitzmaurice joins the Best of British line-up. You might recognise him from roles in some of Britain’s most successful comedy shows, including The Office, Peep Show and Phoenix Nights (which he co-wrote). It won’t only be Neil on stage; he’ll be joined by Scottish funny guys Chris Henry and Scott Mitchell.
When:
Comedy Night on 16 June
Who: James and Chris Tanner, chefs
What:
Celebrity chefs, TV presenters and cookbook authors the Tanner Brothers are the brains behind award-winning eateries Tanners Restaurant and The Barbican Kitchen in Plymouth, The Catch in Looe (winner of “Best Newcomer” in the National Fish and Chip Awards, 2016) and The Kentish Hare in Kent, listed in the Michelin Pub Guide and named Top 50 Gastropub Awards “Newcomer of the Year” in 2016.
When:
Experience Chris and James’s sensational food at the Commonwealth Wine & Gourmet Dinner on Friday, 9 June and the Ladies Luncheon: Cooking Demonstration on Tuesday, 13 June.
Who: Emma Dears and Lucy Williamson, performers
What:
Returning for a second year is acclaimed West End star Emma Dears, who’ll be joined by award-winning actress, Lucy Williamson. The pair most recently performed together in Judy and Liza, a musical based on the lives of mother-and-daughter duo, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. Lucy has played Carmen Diaz in Fame! and Fantine in Les Misérables and performed solo for HM The Queen on her tour aboard the Queen Mary 2. Emma is well known for roles in London’s West End, and has toured her own solo cabaret show around the world, as well as anniversary performances of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.
When:
The Judy & Liza Show is on Thursday, 15 June, and they’ll also perform at The Grand Finale Ball: West End Premiere at The London Palladium on Saturday, 17 June.
The Full Line-Up
4 June: Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Singapore Turf Club
9 June: Commonwealth Wine & Gourmet Dinner
10 June: Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night
11 June: Family Day & Open House
13 June: Ladies Luncheon and Cooking Demonstration
14 June: Prize Bingo Night
15 June: The Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli Show
16 June: Comedy Night
17 June: Grand Finale Ball: West End Premiere at The London Palladium, at One Farrer Hotel & Spa
The Best of British is open to everyone – grab your tickets online at britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100 to book. Part of the proceeds raised from auctions and raffle ticket sales will be donated to The British Club’s two adopted charities, The Gurkha Welfare Trust and Riding for the Disabled Association Singapore. The British Club is at 73 Bukit Tinggi Road.
This article first appeared in the May 2017 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!
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