Category: Concert

Arts, Comedy, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Theatre Companies, Toy Factory

Preview: Sing.Lang Concert (Sing.浪 2018) at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza

  The 2018 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza wraps up this weekend after three weeks of festivities with a special two night concert featuring some of Singapore’s hottest stars singing the best of Singapore Chinese songs! The finale concert will feature a host of local superstars, including Sing! China finalists Joanna Dong and Olinda Cho, Singapore’s first Mandopop export Maggie Teng, and even the unexpected Benjamin Kheng of … Continue reading Preview: Sing.Lang Concert (Sing.浪 2018) at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza

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Singapore International Piano Festival: An Interview with Pianist Seong-Jin Cho

Presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the 25th Singapore International Piano Festival begins this week, where several acclaimed pianists will be making their Singapore debuts, from the likes of the legendary Argentinian pianist Martha Argerich to Vietnamese-Canadian pianist Dang Thai Son. Opening the festival this year on 7th June is young South Korean prodigy Seong-Jin Cho. Born in 1994, he became the youngest-ever winner of Japan’s … Continue reading Singapore International Piano Festival: An Interview with Pianist Seong-Jin Cho

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Preview: Highlights of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2018/19 Season

  The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has released their entire 2018/19 season! Marking their 40th Anniversary, expect everything from the obligatory 40th Anniversary Gala to a Christmas Concert at the end of the year, alongside fresh, contemporary performances ranging from video game music all the way to orchestral reimaginations of Daft Punk and Radiohead. Read on to find out some of the highlights to look forward to … Continue reading Preview: Highlights of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2018/19 Season

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Arts, Concert, Dance with Me, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: And Suddenly I Disappear – The Singapore ‘d’ Monologues by Access Path Productions

The deaf and disabled take to the stage in the world premiere of the first multilingual, intercultural, deaf culture and disability arts theatre project created between the UK and Singapore “This body is dangerous,” proclaims disabled performer Daniel Bawthan proudly. “Why should we need a cure?” It seems almost unthinkable that in the liberal world of 2018, the deaf and disabled are still discriminated against even … Continue reading Review: And Suddenly I Disappear – The Singapore ‘d’ Monologues by Access Path Productions

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Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

  Ding Yi Music Company presents their latest show this June as they join forces with renowned composer Gu Guan Ren (顾冠仁) and present some of his best known works at the at the SCO Concert Hall for one night only! Titled Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren, the concert has been organised as part of Ding Yi’s new “Composer Series” initiative, and will comprise of two segments – the … Continue reading Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

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Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

A loving tribute to Chinese comedians and comedy in all its forms.  In our childhood, we recall many nights glassy eyed and glued to the television while wolfing down our dinners. There’s a keen sense of nostalgia associated with the act of watching television, remembered mainly as a family activity and one of the few times we truly get to kick back, relax and just … Continue reading Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

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Preview: Hi-5 Supers presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands will be playing host to a very special surprise this December. Multiple award-winning Australian children’s edutainment show Hi-5 is making its way down for a double reveal – their all new cast starring in a brand new show! In Hi-5 Supers, meet new cast members Bailey, Courtney, Joe, Shay and returning member Lachie, a regular with Hi-5 since 2016. The multitalented … Continue reading Preview: Hi-5 Supers presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

As part of the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza, local theatre company Toy Factory has been specially commissioned to create opening show Masters of Comedy 《天才谐星》, premiering this week! Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Johsen Ong, the 90 minute show will be performed in Mandarin, and pay tribute to some of our most iconic local comedians, from Bai Yan all the way to Jack … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

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SIFA 2018: Concluding Thoughts on A New Director and A New Festival

Nobody likes change. Humans are very much creatures of habit, and when things get shaken up, we naturally feel a little uncomfortable. So it comes as no surprise that when Gaurav Kripalani was first announced to take over as the new Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA) from 2018-2020, many reflected upon his appointment with a little hesitation and some … Continue reading SIFA 2018: Concluding Thoughts on A New Director and A New Festival

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Preview: 25th Singapore International Piano Festival presented by SSO

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra is having a big celebration this year – they’re marking the 25th anniversary of the annual Singapore International Piano Festival! Helmed by Lionel Choi in his final year as artistic director, the festival returns once again to celebrate the biggest and brightest talents in piano today, and marks its silver jubilee with its grandest edition yet. This year, they’re  bringing in … Continue reading Preview: 25th Singapore International Piano Festival presented by SSO

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