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Arts, London, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

LONDON – In the time of Covid, Outdoor Arts provide important opportunities to reinvigorate our cultural lives whilst supporting the creative economy. To lead the way, Without Walls has announced 21 new projects to receive support in 2021. This ambitious and exciting programme brings together up-and-coming companies, established street artists and those making their first foray into creating work for the public space. This new outdoor … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

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Arts, London, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

LONDON – Theatre Centre will release a digital adaptation of new play Birds and Bees by Charlie Josephine (Pops, Edinburgh Fringe 2019) to UK state secondary schools, providing a high-quality blended learning resource for free. Having worked closely with teachers, education leaders and pupils, they hope this small gesture can make a difference, supporting schools to deliver the Drama and RSE curriculums. Keen to make this … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

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Arts, Review, Substation

SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

The beginning of the end, as SeptFest returns for a last hurrah.  The Substation’s signature SeptFest comes at a strange time in the venue’s history. Having just announced the permanent closure of The Substation come July, rather than a triumphant celebration of the festival’s return after a 6-year hiatus, SeptFest has taken on far more weight as a final send-off to the 30-year old institution, … Continue reading SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

HONG KONG –The 49th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on Saturday (27th February) with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performing Music about China. The Festival’s opening ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre with Mr Victor Cha, Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Festival; Mr Philip N L Chen, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, Secretary … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, The Banter, Theatre

The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has left many of us keenly aware of how difficult it can be cooped up in our own homes, and how thankful we were once we could have outside human contact and see each other once again. And now, with The Sound Inside, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) starts their season off reminding us all of the power of the human connection. Written … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

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Preview, Singapore

Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

Celebrating the beauty and culture of the French language and values of the Francophonie, the 2021 Francophonie Festival is here this March, with a particular focus on gender equality. For the first time ever, the newly established Group of the Francophonie in Singapore representing over 20 countries will be taking charge, with a total of 17 programmes will be available, including film screenings, roundtable talks, … Continue reading Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: A Date with Friends 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This March, join the Esplanade and bring your parents and grandparents for a celebratory line-up of arts dedicated to the generations that came before us at A Date With Friends 2021. Kick off the festival with favourite songs from yesteryear at The Young Ones: A Tribute to Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Join Dimension5 as they bring you the very best of the “Peter Pan of … Continue reading Preview: A Date with Friends 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – Following the launch of KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital festival last week, non-profit DiverseCity in partnership with local award-winning theatrical company, Liver & Lung announces Saturday’s headline show: Happy Hour. This March, DiverseCity and Liver & Lung will be presenting Malaysians with an original virtual comedy variety show available to stream online from the comfort of their homes so everyone can enjoy. … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Jason Yu releases EP ‘Ideals’ this March

Singaporean singer-songwriter, Jason Yu has announced the release of his debut EP ‘Ideals’ on 12th March 2021. Available on all major digital streaming platforms, ‘Ideals’ will be released together with a new single titled, ‘I Miss You’ on the same day. Home can mean different things to different people, be it a physical place or state of mind or the people in your life. With stripped-down lyrics and an … Continue reading Music Is: Jason Yu releases EP ‘Ideals’ this March

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Television Time: Chinese drama Hear Her 《听见她说》 launches on BBC for International Women’s Day

Magic Mirror Produced by Vicky Zhao, Hear Her is a compelling series of standalone monologues about issues facing women today, with eight 30 minute episodes featuring 8 talented Chinese actresses. Based on BBC Studio’s drama Snatches: Moments from Women’s Lives, the series launches on BBC First (StarHub channel 502) and BBC Player from 8th March, marking International Women’s Day. While there is little doubt that … Continue reading Television Time: Chinese drama Hear Her 《听见她说》 launches on BBC for International Women’s Day

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