Category: Arts

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Happy Waiting: An Interview with Grain Performance & Research Lab

As one of the founding fathers of modern absurdist theatre, the works of British playwright Samuel Beckett have been celebrated over the years, adapted in one form or another. This July, local art collective Grain Performance & Research Lab present the latest iteration of one such adaptation, bringing to stage not one but two of his plays in Happy Waiting – a brand new play by Beverly Yuen … Continue reading Happy Waiting: An Interview with Grain Performance & Research Lab

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How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

In the third year since their inception, local theatre ensemble Wag the Dog is growing with each new production, stronger and better with each new staging. This June, they’re back again with their latest mainstage production, presenting Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive. Says founding and cast member Sean Worrall: “As an ensemble, we’ve always aimed to stage the best available writing in … Continue reading How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

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

With its history of over 300 years, the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet is often considered the birthplace of classical dance. Even today, the company continues to pursue excellence as it performs repertory work and creation of new choreographies. While it’s rare for the company to travel to Asia, this June, Singaporeans will get a chance to see the company in action as they tour to … Continue reading Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture 

If there’s one celebrity to look out for each year at the Met Gala red carpet, it’s Rihanna. And back in 2015, when the theme for the Gala was China Through The Looking Glass, the Barbados singer-songwriter stunned with an impossible-to-miss, yellow gown, its long train pooling into a golden circle, as the cameras snapped away. That iconic dress was designed by none other than … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture 

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Preview: Both Sides, Now – Immersive Arts Experience by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

The third iteration of community engagement project Both Sides, Now comes to a close this year with an immersive arts experience at Telok Blangah this July. Presented by Lien Foundation, Ang Chin Moh Foundation, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative, the project focuses on presenting end-of-life (EOL) issues in an accessible way to the public, and this year, has focused on the NOW – how one can learn … Continue reading Preview: Both Sides, Now – Immersive Arts Experience by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

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Arts, Books, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

This June, the Singapore Art Book Fair (SGBAF) returns for one weekend as art lovers and especially art book lovers head down to Gillman Barracks to stock up on their collection. The sixth edition of this free event is open to the public and features a selection of art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera, as over 80 local and international exhibitors showcase their selections of … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

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Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

In the wake of the recent anti-extradition protests, it seems oddly appropriate that the National Gallery Singapore’s (The Gallery) latest exhibition deals with issues of art as provocative, rebellious and resonant, its Southeast Asian premiere following successful showings in Japan and Korea. Co-organised by The Gallery, Museum of Modern Art Tokyo (MOMAT), Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea (MMCA) and the Japan Foundation Asia … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

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Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay officially broke ground on Tuesday, 18th June for the construction of its new 550-seat theatre situated along its busy waterfront. In appreciation of Singtel’s generous donation of S$10 million, the performance venue will be named Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade. Opening in 2021, the new theatre will fill the gap between Esplanade’s large venues and smaller studio spaces, and … Continue reading Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

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Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

LONDON –  The Children’s Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present a UK Tour of the Nottingham Playhouse production of Holes, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford. The production will open at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 24th January 2020 before embarking on a UK tour, with stops in Nottingham, Coventry, Newcastle and more. In this new adaptation of  the multi-award-winning novel of the same name, this thrilling off-beat comedy … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

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