Bangkok--15 Nov--Jigsaw Communications
All ticket sale proceeds from the interactive exhibition to be donated to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will open Saturday, 3 December at an exhibition space created in the area of the skating rink at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and will run till end of January 2012. Singapore becomes the first overseas venue to host the exhibition, which offers young and old alike a world of adventure, inspired by the legendary C.S. Lewis.
And in the spirit of the holiday season, Marina Bay Sands has announced that all proceeds from the ticket sales of the exhibition will go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, as part of its commitment to support the youth of Singapore.
Mr. George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer for Marina Bay Sands, and Managing Director, Global Development, Las Vegas Sands Corp., said, “December is a wonderful month when families and friends plan their holidays to end the year on a high note. This holiday season Marina Bay Sands wanted to find a way to give back to Singapore by providing a wonderful family experience while supporting an important local cause. We are thrilled to be the first outside of the U.S. to stage The Chronicles of Narnia — The Exhibition. More importantly, we are delighted to be donating 100 per cent of our proceeds from the sales tickets to help the children sponsored under The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. This important program supports over 10,000 primary and secondary school students towards their education—related expenses and we are delighted that we can contribute towards the great work.”
The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund helps children from low-income families pay for a meal at recess, transport fees to and from school, and stationery.
Ms. Bertha Henson, Organising Chairman, The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, said, “It’s a wonderful idea from Marina Bay Sands, to tie its Narnia exhibition for families with the School Pocket Money Fund. Families will enjoy the show and at the same time, do a good deed this Christmas for the less well-off. I look forward to a long and creative partnership with Marina Bay Sands.”
The exhibition is produced by Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) in partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. Based on the C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books and blockbuster film series, the state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter a three dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy.
“We are excited to bring this truly captivating and entertaining experience to families and fans of all ages in Singapore,” said GES Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Eddie Newquist. “From the scene displays and props seen in the Narnia films, to the scientific and educational aspects of the exhibition that stimulate the senses and the mind, guests will be transported into another world to experience Narnia like never before.”
Visitors to the exhibition will view items from the author C.S. Lewis' personal study and experience exciting environments such as the attic made famous by Lucy, the youngest of the four Pevensie siblings. Once inside the world of Narnia, visitors will encounter falling snow and other interactive and instructive elements including:
- A replica of the White Witch's Throne where visitors can sit on the icy throne and feel the chill. A nearby display describes the impact of climate change on our planet and investigates whether our planet could be frozen for 100 years, like the world of Narnia.
- An area featuring King Miraz's Castle from the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian where visitors have the opportunity to build an arch, while learning about the architectural structure and strategy involved in the design.
- An area highlighting the mythical creatures of Narnia, which allows visitors to create their own creatures featured in the film. Three stacks of rotating, square blocks stand in three, four and six-foot configurations, each level featuring different aspects of a creature. By rearranging the different levels, visitors can create well-known characters from the Narnia films or mix and match the squares to create new characters.
Enter the magical world of Narnia
*High Resolution Images can be downloaded from:
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1273091386/9e355efbb64f1d1155db680bac4f131b
*Please credit all images to: ? DISNEY/WALDEN
Visitor Information:
Open from 3rd December 2011 — end of January, 2012
Venue : The Skating rink at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Opening Hours : 10am — 10pm, 7 days a week (last entry 9.30pm)
Tickets : S$5 per person (2 years and under admitted free)
S$20 — Family package (2 adults and up to 4 children)
$2.50 each for additional child. (Children: 3-16 years)
Tickets can be purchased at The Skating Rink each day or at any Marina Bay Sands Box Office (Museum, Theaters, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 and 3 Lobby).
For more information please log onto our official website www.marinabaysands.com
*Admittance to Narnia is subject to exhibition capacity. No photos, video, food or drinks allowed in the Exhibition.
*All proceeds from the Ticket Sales will be donated to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.