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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Producer Portal launches as a hub for Producers, Writers and Investors to connect

LONDON –  Creating a network for likeminded theatre makers, the Theatre Producer Portal (TPP) is an exciting new online resource to encourage growth within the arts industry and enhance careers. Connecting producers, writers, and investors at all stages of their development, the platform aims to break down industry barriers and establish a space for creativity to manifest. Previously launched in 2014, the newly revamped site … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Producer Portal launches as a hub for Producers, Writers and Investors to connect

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Spun Glass Theatre’s Theatre Search database launches

LONDON –  A comprehensive free resource for producers, freelancers and theatre companies to aid the recovery of the performing arts, Theatre Search will be published on Monday 3rd August 2020. Spun Glass Theatre have worked to make their Theatre Search database available over a month earlier than initially planned. Theatre Search documents the opening status, dates and programming windows of nearly 900 theatres, venues and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Spun Glass Theatre’s Theatre Search database launches

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Arts, Concert, Preview, Theatre

Review: Who’s There? by The Transit Ensemble

The difficulties of conversation about race are blown wide open in this exemplary digital theatre performance.  2020 has been one heck of a year so far. Not only have we faced (and continue to face) a global pandemic that has disrupted everything we know, but also experienced the power of social media movements, as we watched #BLM explode around the world, forcing us all to … Continue reading Review: Who’s There? by The Transit Ensemble

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Arts, Music, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Remember When – From Memories to Monologues #6 by The Arts House

What do we remember? How do we capture our memories? Budding writers and those seeking to get in touch with your memories, come free your imagination in Remember When: From Memories to Monologues #6, a digital series of workshops which will guide you to remember, reflect and map your memories. Conceptualised and facilitated by The Arts House and theatre director Jeffrey Tan, seniors are invited … Continue reading Preview: Remember When – From Memories to Monologues #6 by The Arts House

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Preview

Art What!: Ashley Yeo’s Gentle Daylight at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery will be exhibiting Singaporean artist Ashley Yeo’s solo exhibition Gentle Daylight this August and September. Revolving around themes of lightness and slowness, Ashley’s practice is built upon reflections on the accumulations of hedonistic culture and alludes to the soft and fragile. Her paper sculptures explore geometry, precision, and the spiritual power of simple materials. She is currently interested in maintaining a relationship with … Continue reading Art What!: Ashley Yeo’s Gentle Daylight at Mizuma Gallery

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M1 Patch! 2020: Play with…Skins (Review)

Relaxing, empowering afternoon spent draping fabric with fashion designer Max Tan. Never referred to as the person but by his studio, fashion and costume designer Max Tan (of MAX.TAN) is perhaps one of theatre’s more reclusive figures. But with The Theatre Practice’s (TTP) Play With…Skins workshop, the designer sheds some light on his personal life and work process to promote the art of play. Playing as part … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2020: Play with…Skins (Review)

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras unite to celebrate 55-year relationship between two countries

Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras will come together to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Singapore in an uplifting virtual side-by-side performance on Friday, 7th August. In Songs From Home the two orchestras will together perform an original medley of Australian and Singaporean songs. The special performance includes I Am Australian, We Are Singapore, Home, Waltzing Matilda, Click Go The Shears and Chan Mali Chan, led by … Continue reading Music Is: Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras unite to celebrate 55-year relationship between two countries

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore, The Banter

By The Book: New Epigram Releases – August 2020

It’s been a feverish few weeks, with the General Elections having just ended, and plenty of adjustments to Phase 2 of the circuit breaker. National Day is around the corner, and with the public holiday coming up, Epigram is releasing two brand new books perfect for adding to your collection and reading in one go. Check them out below: The Java Enigma by Erni Salleh … Continue reading By The Book: New Epigram Releases – August 2020

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, travel, travelXculture

Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 Announces Original Line-up, Confirms Competitions to Continue

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) has unveiled some of the highlights of its original programme for the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44), including the three world premieres which would have opened and closed the festival.   HKIFFS also confirms that this year’s Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize competitions will proceed with online judging, with plans to announce the winners on 20th … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 Announces Original Line-up, Confirms Competitions to Continue

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Charlie Lim Releases ‘Room at the Table’ Taken from 2018’s ‘We Are Singapore’ Prelude

Following his contribution in updating 2018’s National Day theme ‘We Are Singapore’, singer-songwriter Charlie Lim has extended his own prelude into a full song, titled ‘Room at the Table’. The single is now out on all digital streaming platforms. An accompanying lyric video will be out in the coming weeks. ‘Room at the Table’ takes on a more vulnerable and intimate tone, and expands upon … Continue reading Music Is: Charlie Lim Releases ‘Room at the Table’ Taken from 2018’s ‘We Are Singapore’ Prelude

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