Category: Arts

Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Cast announced for digital festival Talking Gods

LONDON – The cast has been announced for Talking Gods, a digital season of five reimagined Greek myths by Arrows & Traps. Nicolle Smartt (Good Omens and Doctor Who, BBC; Upon the Edge, DeCantillon) will star in tale of sisterhood Persephone, the first play in the Talking Gods series. Appearing in Orpheus, the second play which delves into control and toxicity, will be Christopher Neels (They … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Cast announced for digital festival Talking Gods

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Shane Richie to star in digital revival of ‘Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks’

LONDON – Much-loved and multi-talented stage and screen actor Shane Richie (EastEnders; The Entertainer; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here) will take on the role of the titular tragic clown in the digital revival of Justin Butcher’s absorbing solo show, Scaramouche Jones. Filmed in a London theatre, and available to stream on Stream.Theatre from Friday 26th March to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Shane Richie to star in digital revival of ‘Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks’

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

Preview: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland

This March, Frontier Danceland is set to present LEAP 2021 – their annual graduation showcase from the scholars of the M1-Frontier Danceland PULSE Programme, a youth contemporary dance training and development initiative by Frontier Danceland. Established in 2010, the annual year-long training programme programme has since produced over 240 graduates, some of whom have continued their pursuits of a higher education in dance and subsequently … Continue reading Preview: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – ReClaimed Lands by The Opera People

It’s been a year since The Opera People last had a live performance, with their previous offering being an operatic film based on Mozart’s Idomeneo. But this March, the contemporary opera company are back on stage to deliver the third edition of their In Our Manner of Speaking recital series, taking on the Wild Rice Studio at Funan to tackle poetry and music once again. “ReClaimed … Continue reading Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – ReClaimed Lands by The Opera People

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

Preview: Made In Singapore by Singapore Dance Theatre

This March, Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) will be presenting their SDT Choreographic Workshop showing, as they turn the spotlight on company dancers Etienne Ferrère, Timothy Ng and Reece Hudson, who will be presenting original choreographies at the showing. Initiated in 2021 as an annual collaboration between SDT and budding choreographers, the SDT Choreographic Workshop has seen and groomed many talents. It differs from other dance … Continue reading Preview: Made In Singapore by Singapore Dance Theatre

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

This March holidays, Goodman Open House is back – online that is. Introducing visitors to Goodman Arts Centre’s various tenants, the open house will take place on 12th March 2021 for free, with a chance to discover how nature inspires art, pick up some art making skills and explore visual art work, all from the comfort of your home. “For the first time, we will be … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Open House 2021

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

Singapore-based electronic artist Eve Alai teams up with UK based artist Arjun Ratwatte and Sri Lankan producer Madaid on the laid-back jam “Summer”—out on all digital platforms now via Umami Records. A much-welcomed departure from Eve Alai’s deep house numbers, “Summer” strikes gold with the sound of California sunset coasting through fizzy, retro-funk arrangements and feel-good tropical vibes.  By now, it’s clear that Eve Alai … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai, Arjun Ratwatte and Madaid release single “Summer”

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Arts, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!

Nikki Muller shoulders the highs and lows of womanhood in this harrowing one-woman show.  Over the last few decades, the gender equality movement has made leaps and bounds, with an increasing number of women in power, more male sex offenders brought to justice, and overall, a general recognition that women today are in a much better place than before. Amidst these hopeful, headline-worthy updates though, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Girls & Boys by Pangdemonium!

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Arts, Substation

The Substation to close permanently this July

For over 30 years, the Substation has been home to experimental and cutting-edge artistic works, and a constant key arts institution in Singapore. But come July, it will be shuttering its doors forever and saying goodbye. The Substation Board has announced the permanent closure of the Substation. This difficult decision was made after lengthy deliberations and several discussions with the National Arts Council (NAC) and … Continue reading The Substation to close permanently this July

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group

LONDON – There’s a saying that adversity breeds action, and nowhere does that apply more than Max Parker’s new talent management agency – the Matchstick Group. Launched on 1st March 2021, the Matchstick Group’s birth coincides with International Self-Injury Awareness Day, as the inspiration to start his own agency came after Max lost a close friend to suicide in August 2020. Devastated by the loss of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group

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