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Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

The world is absurd, and curator Daniel Chong is ready to prescribe sugar pills for it. In what he calls a “post-truth, late-stage capitalist, populist, Anthropocene”, Chong offers sweet relief through a new brand of humour—commonly known as “Gen-Z humour”, “TikTok humour” or “Post-Dada irony”—in the form of an upcoming exhibition opening on 23 September at Objectifs, titled Sugar Pills For A Bitter World. This … Continue reading Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

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★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

Reflections on aging and mortality in the latest version of this ‘living play’. Originating as a simple idea where Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed simply wanted to share stories of their mothers, over the last 16 years, the two theatremakers have managed to perform their show Recalling Mother across multiple iterations and across multiple countries, each version seeing the play grow and evolve alongside them. … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

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★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice

Ng Mun Poh considers what home means to her in a one woman show. Born in Kuala Lumpur and based in Singapore, theatremaker Ng Mun Poh has spent the last 18 years of her life travelling between her two “homes”. But over the last few years, Mun Poh suddenly found herself caught in two minds as she wondered to herself – does she really belong … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice

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Preview: Disney’s Frozen the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

Get ready to let it go, and experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen when the much-anticipated hit Broadway musical adaptation makes its only stop in South East Asia, set to arrive here in Singapore for a strictly limited season. Following the incredible Singapore success of The Lion King and Aladdin, the brand-new musical, from the same producers and the presenter of the critically acclaimed season … Continue reading Preview: Disney’s Frozen the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

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The Theatre Practice and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre present The Nursery Rhymes Project 3

The Theatre Practice’s (Practice) Nursery Rhymes Project is back Singapore’s longest running bilingual theatre institution, the third instalment of the beloved series is set to launch this September. Inviting the young (and young-at-heart) to travel back to the whimsical world of nursery rhymes, Practice has partnered with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) to host a celebratory launch event, taking place from 8th to 9th … Continue reading The Theatre Practice and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre present The Nursery Rhymes Project 3

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Art What!: Singapore environmental protection not-for-profit Coastal Natives announces Waves of Change Festival 2022 at ArtScience Museum

Coastal Natives is proud and excited to reveal the 2022 edition of the Waves of Change Festival! Featuring 7 artists, 5 local writers, 12 feature films, 6 short films, and 14 talks & workshops, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy. From 10 September to 9 October, join us in learning about amazing marine life, the impacts of global warming, and how we can combat … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore environmental protection not-for-profit Coastal Natives announces Waves of Change Festival 2022 at ArtScience Museum

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: The T’ang Quartet Presents The Czech Affair

With a combination of biography, cultural commentary and personal reflection, the third edition of the T’ang Quartet’s 30th Anniversary Season is one flavoured by Eastern Europe. The upcoming show on Oct 4 at Victoria Concert Hall harks back to the T’ang Quartet’s Czech connection, and the ensemble has assembled a programme devoted to Czech music of the 19th and 20th-century – a refreshing detour from … Continue reading Music Is: The T’ang Quartet Presents The Czech Affair

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Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival’s writing and idea’s program In Other Words is back and bigger than ever before

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OzAsia Festival’s In Other Words is today revealing the full line-up of speakers and sessions coming to Adelaide Festival Centre this November 4-6 including celebrated authors, media personalities, and a famous chef. In Other Words will bring together more than 60 writers and thinkers from diverse backgrounds over three stages around Adelaide Festival Centre as they engage in important conversations from politics to pop culture. … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival’s writing and idea’s program In Other Words is back and bigger than ever before

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Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALM Announces a Final 30 Artists and One Additional Venue

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation is pleased to announce thirty new artists and one more venue for the third edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) taking place from 22 October 2022 to 23 February 2023. This third and final announcement expands the Biennale’s line-up to 73 leading regional and international artists and 12 venues across the city’s cultural and heritage sites. Highlight … Continue reading Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALM Announces a Final 30 Artists and One Additional Venue

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★★★★☆ Review: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

Life and times of Singapore’s founding father traces our road to independence. Playing a national figure onstage is never an easy task, particularly when it comes to politicians held in high regard. And when it comes to the founding father of a nation, it can be incredibly stressful to maintain the fine line between a respectful depiction and entertainment value – in a musical, no … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

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