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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

LEICESTERSHIRE – Nevill Holt Opera has announced that Annie Lydford is to take up the post of Managing Director of NHO in January, succeeding Rosenna East. Artistic Director Nicholas Chalmers comments: “We are delighted to welcome Annie Lydford as our new Managing Director. Her energy and enthusiasm for our work is infectious and I know that she will help our mission to present the highest quality … Continue reading Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

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Arts, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a wonder that the Stephen Sondheim musical thriller has never before been brought to Singapore. Thankfully, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group and the Singapore Repertory Theatre are here to resolve that, as Sweeney Todd hits the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a two week run, fresh from a critically-acclaimed run in Manila. Beyond the fact that it’ll be making … Continue reading God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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Film, Singapore

Film Review: Wet Season dir. Anthony Chen (SGIFF 2019)

Anthony Chen’s sophomore feature draws out a storm of a performance from Yeo Yann Yann deserving of thunderous applause.   For many Singaporeans, the tropical monsoon season is a time of contradictions. While the drop in temperature offers a welcome respite from the year-round equatorial heat, the need to remain indoors or brave the torrential rains often leads to dour, reflective moods at the same time.  Playing on … Continue reading Film Review: Wet Season dir. Anthony Chen (SGIFF 2019)

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Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

★☆☆☆☆ (Performance attended 16/11/19, 6pm) An interesting site-specific concept gone awry with flat script, unintentional camp, and its inability to fully incorporate the site organically into the production. When one thinks of a theatre, Punggol Beach isn’t exactly the first venue that comes to mind. With unstable, sandy ground, the sound of waves crashing over nearby rocks and limited lighting when night falls, the prospect … Continue reading Review: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Light To Night Festival 2020

Bring a little light into your life as 2020 rolls around and the annual Light to Night Festival returns to the Civic District as a marquee event of Singapore Art Week! Spearheaded by National Gallery Singapore, this new edition is set to enthral audiences with art taking over the precinct from day to night, along with interdisciplinary programmes, meaningful engagements and innovative ideas to bring … Continue reading Preview: Light To Night Festival 2020

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Art Week 2020 – Art Takes Over

From 11th to 19th January 2020, the city will once again come alive with an explosion of art events as Singapore Art Week (SAW) returns for the new decade. Now in its 8th edition, the joint initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC), the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) presents a brand new selection of exciting artworks and programmes happening … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Week 2020 – Art Takes Over

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Singapore

Uncle Ringo Brings The Great Circus of Europe To Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020

Rounding off the end of the decade with a blast, local carnival veterans Uncle Ringo are bringing in The Great Circus of Europe, here in Singapore for the first time ever! Playing from 20th December 2019 to 1st January 2020 when they set up their Big Top at the Bayfront Event Space, The Great Circus of Europe will showcase a range of international circus acts, from dancers … Continue reading Uncle Ringo Brings The Great Circus of Europe To Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Slipknot – We Are Not Your Kind Tour For Singapore Rockfest II in March 2020 (Preview)

LAMC Productions has announced that Slipknot are making their long-awaited return to Singapore as part of their ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ Tour. One of the most popular bands in the nu-metal explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, Slipknot were formed in late 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa; after some early personnel shifts, the nine-piece lineup settled around. Slipknot’s blueprint for nu-metal success … Continue reading Music Is: Slipknot – We Are Not Your Kind Tour For Singapore Rockfest II in March 2020 (Preview)

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Arts, Review, Singapore

Esplanade’s Voices Series 2019: Opus Jam (Review)

French a capella group shows off their range. Known for their genial attitudes and fun approach to their concerts, Opus Jam members Emmanuel Cappalaere (founder and tenor 2), Julien Guilloton (bass), David-Alexandre Aquiba (beatboxer and baritone), Rémy Arenas (tenor 1 alto and the newest member), Nicolas Gabet (soprano) and Mathieu Becquerelle (tenor 2) recently arrived in town as part of the Esplanade’s Voice Series and … Continue reading Esplanade’s Voices Series 2019: Opus Jam (Review)

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: SSO Gala – Kavakos Plays Korngold

The Greek virtuoso violinist Leonidas Kavakos joins the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor-designate, Hans Graf, on 17th January for an SSO Gala featuring Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. The concert marks the first time Hans Graf will conduct the orchestra since being named the SSO’s Chief Conductor, a role he takes up at the beginning of the 20/21 season. Korngold wrote his … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala – Kavakos Plays Korngold

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