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Arts, Interview, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Unbreakable: An Interview with Tracie and Adrian Pang on Pangdemonium’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’

Since they made their debut on the local theatre scene in 2010, “ass-kicking” theatre company Pangdemonium has been staging one contemporary script after another, each one carefully curated and selected for entertainment value, and for their ability to shine a light on key societal issues ripe for discussion. On the cusp of their 10th anniversary however, the company was about to change things up, and … Continue reading Unbreakable: An Interview with Tracie and Adrian Pang on Pangdemonium’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’

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Arts, online, Preview

Preview: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

Both before and during the pandemic, ATTEMPTS has been the rare Singaporean company to continually push at the limits of what theatre and an artistic experience can be, from board games to dating sims. Now, the team is back to extend their artistry yet again, with their new project WINDOW. Described as a one to one live theatrical game experience, WINDOW begins in a black … Continue reading Preview: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Glass Menagerie by Pangdemonium!

Originally slated to be presented as part of their 2020 season, local theatre company Pangdemonium is kicking off their 2022 season with a production of beloved American play The Glass Menagerie, catapulting playwright Tennessee Williams from obscurity to fame, and a titan of 20th century drama. Originally performed in 1944, The Glass Menagerie is considered a ‘memory play’, where the lead character narrates the events … Continue reading Preview: The Glass Menagerie by Pangdemonium!

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Preview: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Commemorates its 70th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebratory Programme

This February, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy (BAA) commemorates its 70th Anniversary with year-long festivities that will showcase its legacy. Running from February to November, the programme features a diverse lineup of close to 20 captivating performances and exhibitions that will honour the Academy’s achievements, as well as give back to the industry through mentorships and collaborations. “This celebration is about the Art; one that migrated here … Continue reading Preview: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Commemorates its 70th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebratory Programme

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Attack on Titan – The Exhibition at ArtScience Museum

If it’s one anime series that has broken into the mainstream and seen huge success in recent years, it’s Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyoujin). Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans live in a walled off city, constantly in fear of giant grotesque ‘titans’ invading and consuming them, the series has won praise for its storytelling, arresting visuals, and unforgettable characters. Of course, like … Continue reading Art What!: Attack on Titan – The Exhibition at ArtScience Museum

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Asian Civilisations Museum, Museums, Preview

Museum Musings: Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the making at the Asian Civilisations Museum

In collaboration with local Peranakan communities, ACM presents a special throwback to the Peranakan Museum’s past and snippets of Peranakan art and culture with Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making, a pop-up exhibition held at ACM’s Contemporary Gallery. The display represents the museum’s commitment to working with the diverse Peranakan communities to broaden the public’s understanding of this vibrant living culture. It also … Continue reading Museum Musings: Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the making at the Asian Civilisations Museum

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square

As the world grows increasingly chaotic, there are times when one would prefer to simply let go of all the pressures and anxieties of life, and calm down. That’s something members of the public can find at The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square, Chinatown. Produced and curated by Singaporean curator and exhibition-maker John Z.W. Tung, the new site-specific art commission features work … Continue reading Art What!: The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square

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Arts, Preview, tour

Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

A meandering walk that’s less tour than it is video. With the introduction of the STB-NAC Performing Arts Tours Pilot Grant, a multitude of arts companies have ventured into the realm of local tours, reimagining them with a theatrical twist and putting their own spin on the experience. The latest of these to emerge is DOIT.SG and ‘secret experience’ company Secretive Thing‘s re:walk Telok Ayer, which, … Continue reading Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

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Museums, Preview

Museum Musings: Dislocations – Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 at National Museum Singapore

Although the vividness of wartime experience is best captured through the personal accounts of those who experienced it first-hand, the passing down of the memories and stories of World War Two for generations, continue to leave a lasting impression until today. With 2022 marking the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore will be launching a new exhibition, Dislocations: Memory … Continue reading Museum Musings: Dislocations – Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 at National Museum Singapore

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Art What!: Good News From Bali at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery has announced Good News from Bali, an exhibition curated by Hermanto Soerjanto, featuring works by Ari Bayuaji, Budi Agung Kuswara, Citra Sasmita, I Made Djirna, Ida Bagus Putu Purwa, and Kemalezedine. “In the last five years, there has been a lot happening in Balinese art scene. There are now a lot more artists in Bali who explore the local values of Balinese society, … Continue reading Art What!: Good News From Bali at Mizuma Gallery

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