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Television Time: The 13th Doctor, Her Companions and Doctor Who Head Writer Chris Chibnall Share What To Expect From Series 12

Since her introduction as the thirteenth incarnation of the titular Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker has charmed longtime fans and newcomers to one of the world’s favourite sci-fi television shows. As the first female Doctor, Whittaker’s performance and the hijinks showrunner Chris Chibnall had in store for her proved that the show remains as thrilling as ever regardless of the Doctor’s gender. Promising even more interplanetary … Continue reading Television Time: The 13th Doctor, Her Companions and Doctor Who Head Writer Chris Chibnall Share What To Expect From Series 12

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Music Is: VCHPresents Chamber – Endless Sound 无限的笙 by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)

Renowned sheng virtuoso Wu Wei leads musicians of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on a journey from East to West and back again in Endless Sound, playing on a Sunday afternoon on 9th February. Wu Wei has crafted a programme bringing together Chinese favourites – such as Dragon Dance 金蛇狂舞 by Nie Er 聂耳 and Dance of the Yao People 瑶族舞曲 by Mao Yuan 茅沅 – and … Continue reading Music Is: VCHPresents Chamber – Endless Sound 无限的笙 by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Co-Op by Make It Beautiful (Preview)

LONDON – After a successful run at the Waterloo East Theatre in December, Make It Beautiful are bringing back their show The Co-Op to theatres this January, playing at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington for just five days. Written by and starring Felix Grainger and Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, with cast member Cara Steele, The Co-Op welcomes audiences to a dysfunctional acting agency, run by actors themselves, that you’ll never … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Co-Op by Make It Beautiful (Preview)

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Exhibition Extravaganza: Ian Woo’s Joy of a preverbal dispenser at FOST Gallery

Ian Woo (b. 1967, Singapore) is an artist influenced by forms of modernism, perceptual abstraction and the sound structures of music improvisation. His paintings, painted objects and drawings are characterised by a sense of gravitational and representational change. For his latest exhibition, presented by FOST Gallery, Joy of a preverbal dispenser sees Woo employing painting as a ‘mental’ device where forms modulate between crevices and haptic … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Ian Woo’s Joy of a preverbal dispenser at FOST Gallery

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Music Is: 13 New Music Acts To Perform at All Things New X Noise Weekend

Following a two-month long Noise Music mentorship, 13 young up and coming music acts are set to make their professional debuts at the Esplanade’s All Things New X Noise Weekend from from 17th to 19th January 2020. For one weekend, audiences can expect a weekend filled with music across a range of genres as the next generation of emerging musicians bring their best sounds to … Continue reading Music Is: 13 New Music Acts To Perform at All Things New X Noise Weekend

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Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

As we approach Chinese New Year once again, so does the Esplanade’s annual Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts. Come the year of the Rat, often considered a symbol of wit, imagination and curiosity, Huayi is set to bring these traits to life in its programming, with a line-up of leading Chinese artists from Singapore and beyond between 31st January and 9th February 2020. Presenting a mix … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

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In London’s West End 2019: Matt Lucas Steps In To Play Thenardier in the West End’s New Staging of Les Misérables 

LONDON – Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of Les Misérables at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday. Lucas returns to the part on Monday 23rd December 2019 for six weeks stepping in for Gerard Carey who, after strict medical advice, was told on the morning of the first performance on Wednesday that … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Matt Lucas Steps In To Play Thenardier in the West End’s New Staging of Les Misérables 

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Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 17/12/19) Dream Academy’s A-Team come together for a festive variety show to do what they do best – having fun, spreading joy and laughter. If it’s one company that knows how to play to their strengths, it’s Dream Academy. Following a four year hiatus since its last edition in 2015, the local theatre company has triumphantly brought back their crowd-pleasing Crazy Christmas once again, … Continue reading Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

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London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with Joe Sellman-Leava of Worklight Theatre

LONDON – Joe Sellman-Leava is an artist who’s concerned. Concerned about a great many things, from issues of immigration, to issues of masculinity, and even issues of toxic fandoms. But across all three of his works, one thing that always remains constant is the personal voice, and using that as a means to amplify the themes and issues explored in each performance. “When I left university, … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with Joe Sellman-Leava of Worklight Theatre

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Preview: Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Come 2020, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is set to launch Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series to present different forms of xiqu (Chinese Opera) throughout the year. Literally translating to musical theatre, xiqu is one of the oldest art forms in the world and tells timeless stories deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions. The new programme series will present a variety of large-scale and intimate … Continue reading Preview: Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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