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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Dwarf: An Interview with The Opera People Founders Jonathan and David Charles Tay, and Shridar Mani

The world as we know it can be a cruel place, where the slightest of differences can provoke discrimination and prejudice. With The Opera People’s latest production, they’re set to tackle this head-on, with a new version of Alexander von Zemlinsky’s Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), in its Southeast Asian premiere. In speaking to the founders of The Opera People, namely Jonathan Charles Tay, David Charles Tay and … Continue reading Dwarf: An Interview with The Opera People Founders Jonathan and David Charles Tay, and Shridar Mani

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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Dwarf by The Opera People

After their debut production of Love and Duty in 2018, The Opera People, in collaboration with The Musician’s Initiative (formerly The Young Musicians’ Foundation Orchestra) returns to the Esplanade Annexe Studio to present Dwarf – Alexander Zemlinsky’s Der Zwerg in its Southeast Asian premiere. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s short story The Infanta’s Birthday, the original Der Zwerg revolves around a dwarf, who is presented as a gift to the … Continue reading Preview: Dwarf by The Opera People

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: How I Learned To Drive by Wag the Dog Theatre

Learning to put the brakes on trauma with a lesson on driving. Getting a handle on trauma is often like driving on a rainy day. Your perspective is foggy, the road ahead is slippery, and you can’t shake the constant anxiety that accompanies every second in the driver’s seat. And with Wag the Dog theatre’s latest production, that concept of control and being controlled by … Continue reading Review: How I Learned To Drive by Wag the Dog Theatre

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Singapore

An Interview with Chantal Prudhomme, CEO of Base Entertainment Asia

For years now, Base Entertainment Asia has been known for working closely with the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands, bringing in some of the world’s biggest musicals and shows to Singapore throughout the year, from The Lion King to Mamma Mia!, to even Crazy Horse Paris and Mandarin musical The Secret. But with plenty of audiences in the world still unable to get a chance to catch these amazing shows, Base Entertainment … Continue reading An Interview with Chantal Prudhomme, CEO of Base Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Review, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts in Malaysia: The Phantom of the Opera at Istana Budaya, presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

KUALA LUMPUR – It makes complete sense for a musical on tour to schedule the next closest country as its next stop. In the case of The Phantom of the Opera, that country would be Malaysia, following its recent run in Singapore. But what is perhaps so significant about this particular stop is that Malaysia hasn’t seen a musical of this scale tour to it for years, if … Continue reading Arts in Malaysia: The Phantom of the Opera at Istana Budaya, presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Sands Theatre, Singapore

Review: INALA – A Zulu Ballet, produced by Sisters Grimm

Uniting the traditional and contemporary to create a timeless work exuding joy and good vibes.  Rarely has ballet been an art form associated with South Africa, much less combined with Zulu music performed by a gospel choir. For the INALA: A Zulu Ballet then, its rare and innovative premise is likely to have been the fuel to its ever growing success since its debut at the 2014 … Continue reading Review: INALA – A Zulu Ballet, produced by Sisters Grimm

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Singapore

Review: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Three works that showcase why Paris Opera Ballet remains one of the best ballet companies in the world. While most audiences tend to associate ballet with classical works, the best ballet companies of today have slowly but surely made the move towards a mix of both the contemporary and the classical. And for a company as renowned and respected as the Paris Opera Ballet, they’ve become … Continue reading Review: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, malaysia, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Art in Malaysia: Dust by Theatresauce (Review)

A poignant reflection on the ever-confusing nature of death and mortality. KUALA LUMPUR – Newly devised by Theatresauce, DUST is a brand new, multi-lingual work that explores the concept of mortality, pieced together from the stories, dreams and imaginations of its five performers, each deeply affected by experiences and questions surrounding death, grief, and ultimately, life. Directed by Esther Liew, DUST comprising a series of expressive visual and auditory montages … Continue reading Art in Malaysia: Dust by Theatresauce (Review)

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Fashion, Interview, Singapore

Fashion Forward: The Great Singapore Sale Rebrands with ‘Experience Singapore’ in a Multi-TAC Collaboration

For this year’s edition of the island-wide Great Singapore Sale, things are about to get a whole lot better, as the former 25-year old  campaign has been reborn as GSS: Experience Singapore. Officially launched on 21st June at Design Orchard by Guest of Honour Dr Tan Wu Meng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Trade and Industry, this year’s edition also … Continue reading Fashion Forward: The Great Singapore Sale Rebrands with ‘Experience Singapore’ in a Multi-TAC Collaboration

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Singapore

Singtel and China Literature forge strategic partnership to promote digital literature

Singtel and China Literature have forged a strategic partnership in digital literature services and content platform businesses. Previously known for aiding in bringing in companies such as Netflix and Spotify to Singapore markets, Singtel’s decision to focus on literature sees it jointly leveraging on it and China Literature’s strengths to tap on Singtel’s digital and payment capabilities and combined reach of over 690 million movile … Continue reading Singtel and China Literature forge strategic partnership to promote digital literature

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