Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase invites audiences to get caught in a web of captivating tales woven by Singapore-based storytellers at the top of their game. 29 July 2022 – Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited and Arts House Limited (AHL) StoryFest is bringing six storytellers from varied backgrounds together for Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase, to finally reacquaint audiences with the much-missed oral tradition … Continue reading Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

This August, New Opera Singapore puts the telephone at the forefront with not one but two shows about the incredible communication device in a single double bill, each one examining our obsession with devices and a reminder for us to be present in the moments that matter. Playing at the Victoria Theatre from 19th to 21st August, the double bill includes Gian Carlo Menotti’s ‘The … Continue reading Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

This July and August, UltraSuperNew Gallery presents ESCAPE EVERYTHING! a group exhibition by artists Christine Lok, joaen and Natalie Ng navigate the seemingly inescapable maze of their post-pandemic thoughts.  In the past few years, life as we know it changed drastically. Routines were interrupted, we were trapped in our homes (the yearning for bubble tea was REAL) and Trace Together tokens were all the rage. … Continue reading Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

This August, Singapore’s first eco-theatre company, Rainshadow Studios, presents acclaimed German playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz’s The Nest at 42 Waterloo Street. Like all expecting parents, Kurt and Martha want the best for their baby. But they are working class and a baby is costly. What happens when an innocent side job spirals out of control? How far will the new parents go to create their … Continue reading Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works is proud to congratulate Artistic Director, Dr. Ong Keng Sen, on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of the Arts London (UAL), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Theatre Direction. The Honorary Doctorate is the highest honour conferred by the University and was presented in person on 13 July 2022 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. This … Continue reading T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

T:>Works launches a brand new digital library, T:>Digital, with a new website, tworksasia.org. A first of its kind, T:>Digital is a virtual locus that carries T:>Works’ commitment to contextualising histories, contemporary experiences, and situated art practices in Singapore and larger Asia. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Ong Keng Sen, T:>Works continues to pioneer cross-cultural collaborations, from nomadic residency, The Flying Circus Project and founding … Continue reading T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

Even before the pandemic, the Singaporean arts group Emergency Stairs and its Artistic Director, Liu Xiaoyi, have been an active practitioner of international collaboration and cultural exchange. In 2019 alone, for example, they visited 11 cities including Ho Chi Minh City, Yokohama, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Yogyakarta, HongKong, Shanghai, Bali, Kotlik and Jakarta, embarking on a series of creative, research and exchange trips. However, … Continue reading Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

Music Is: VCHpresents Concerts Celebrate Some Of The Greatest Names in Classical Music

Following the launch of the first half of its 2022/2023 season, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) continues to inspire music-goers with their new VCHpresents series, which will deliver a slew of enthralling performances for the rest of the year, celebrating some of the greatest names in classical music including the likes of Schubert, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and more.  Look forward to appearances by both local and international artists including … Continue reading Music Is: VCHpresents Concerts Celebrate Some Of The Greatest Names in Classical Music

George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Cahaya XR Creative Producer & Project Manager Luvenia Kalia

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – After two years in the pandemic and the restriction of live events, suffice to say that much of the art world has taken a deep dive into the digital realm, giving rise to NFTs, VR, AR and more unprecedented mediums. But with the return to a new normal, do these digital art forms still have a place? Australian creative digital studio … Continue reading George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Cahaya XR Creative Producer & Project Manager Luvenia Kalia

★★☆☆☆ Review: Hold On To Your Butts at The Improv Company’s Nook @ Aliwal

Chaos is the formula for laughter, in this loving, low-budget parody of Jurassic Park. If it’s one country that has a thing for dinosaurs, it’s Singapore, with everything from the Jurassic Mile to Jurassic Park-themed rides at Universal Studios. Perhaps one film franchise that encapsulates that shared obsession and wonder for these ancient beasts is Jurassic Park, still going strong to this day with the … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Hold On To Your Butts at The Improv Company’s Nook @ Aliwal