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Preview: Tales of Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth Junior

Andsoforth may be best known for their boozy, party-like immersive dining experiences targeted at adults, but this July, theatre company will be bringing the magic of those experiences to a far younger crowd. Previously, Andsoforth has successfully adapted their Wonderland show for younger audiences last year, and now, in a follow up to their all new Grimmsneyland show earlier this year, Andsoforth will be bringing the wacky, upside down … Continue reading Preview: Tales of Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth Junior

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Singapore

Preview: M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play by The Theatre Practice

Following the previous edition of their annual Chinese Theatre Festival, The Theatre Practice (TTP) has decided to go in a different direction this year, and will instead be presenting the brand new M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play throughout August! The concept of play is a core part of The Theatre Practice’s philosophy, driving its growth as a theatre company and to encapsulate the pedagogy … Continue reading Preview: M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play by The Theatre Practice

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Art What!, sam, Singapore

Museum Musings: Installation in Progress at SAM

The Singapore Art Museum has launched its newest presentation this week. Titled Installation in Progress, the presentation is a retrospective on the SAM’s own history as it explores ideas of exhibitions and exhibition-making. Tracing the time from SAM’s opening in 1996 to its present day expansion and growth, Installation in Progress will be located at SAM Curve at the Singapore Art Museum till 26th August 2018. Having produced over 300 … Continue reading Museum Musings: Installation in Progress at SAM

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Museum Musings: Portrait of the Heart by Lim Tze Peng at Ode to Art Gallery

At the age of 98, veteran Singaporean artist Lim Tze Peng is set to receive the most expansive showcase of his works this July at the Ode to Art Gallery. Titled Portrait of the Heart, the exhibition will feature over 80 of the living legend’s work in honour of his lifetime of work, featuring his art calligraphy works as well as his iconic Singapore River and Chinatown … Continue reading Museum Musings: Portrait of the Heart by Lim Tze Peng at Ode to Art Gallery

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Singapore, Singapore Sports, Singapore Sports Hub, Sports

Gear Up For the BNP Paribas WTA Finals with a Special Wimbledon Women’s Finals Viewing Party

The countdown to the last BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Singapore this October has begun, and there’s no better way to serve up a serious dose of hype at the Wimbledon Women’s Finals viewing party happening on 14th July at Harry’s Bar Boat Quay. At the event, not only will tennis fans get to catch the match together, but they’ll be celebrating the summertime in … Continue reading Gear Up For the BNP Paribas WTA Finals with a Special Wimbledon Women’s Finals Viewing Party

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Arts, Film, Hong Kong

HKIFF Firebird Award Winners Automatically Eligible for Oscar Consideration

The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) has announced that the winner of its Firebird Award will automatically become eligible for Oscar consideration in the Documentary Feature category. This year’s winner, Toda Hikaru’s Of Love & Law, about the trials and tribulations of a Japanese LGBT law firm, will be the first HKIFF entry qualified for next year’s Oscar. This is a milestone leap for the HKIFF. The Academy … Continue reading HKIFF Firebird Award Winners Automatically Eligible for Oscar Consideration

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Theatre Festival, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Wild Rice

Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Thomas Lim and Janice Koh (Supervision)

W!ld Rice’s newest Resident Playwright Thomas Lim made a stunning debut with Grandmother Tongue at the Singapore Theatre Festival 2 years ago, selling out both that run and the restaging last year. This year, he’s back with an all new play in the form of Supervision, set to make its world premiere next week at the opening of W!ld Rice’s 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival. Directed by W!ld Rice artistic director … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Thomas Lim and Janice Koh (Supervision)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Theatre Festival, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Wild Rice

Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Tan Tarn How, Rei Poh and Shane Mardjuki (Press Gang)

Former Straits Times journalist Tan Tarn How knows a thing or two about controversy. The playwright is best known for penning some of the most scintillating political satires in local theatre, from his infamous The Lady of Soul and her Ultimate ‘S’ Machine, receiving objections in 36 of its 67 pages from the authorities, to his most recent play Fear of Writing, in 2011, where ‘MDA officials’ … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Tan Tarn How, Rei Poh and Shane Mardjuki (Press Gang)

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Because I Love You – Theatreworks’ 2018 Season

Following exhibiting Zai Kuning’s epic Dapunta Hyang and touring Trojan Women internationally, Theatreworks’ 2018 theatre season begins proper again this July at their home in 72-13, Mohammed Sultan Road. This year, they’ve themed their season ‘Because I Love You’, and present two brand new plays diving in to the heart of relationships and love. Is love enough? How do you love someone who is far away, … Continue reading Preview: Because I Love You – Theatreworks’ 2018 Season

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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatreworks

TheatreWorks’ Writer’s Lab Month 2018

After an educational and unexpectedly inspirational farm stay last year, Theatreworks’ annual 24-Hour site-specific playwriting competition returns this July, this time to be held at everyone’s favourite local theme park – Haw Par Villa. In conjunction with the competition, Theatreworks has lined up an entire month’s worth of programmes celebrating and imparting the power of writing to interested participants with the Writers’ Lab! First started … Continue reading TheatreWorks’ Writer’s Lab Month 2018

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