Arts of the UK 2019: New Old Friends’ Swiss Family Robinson at The Core at Corby Cube (Preview)

LONDON –  Award-winning comedy theatre company New Old Friends brings a brand new adaptation of the classic children’s story, Swiss Family Robinson, to the stage for Christmas 2019. Directed by James Farrell, this high-octane production transports audiences to a remote desert island, where the shipwrecked family, dog included, must use ingenuity, inventiveness and intrigue to survive in their new environment and make friends with the creatures great … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019: New Old Friends’ Swiss Family Robinson at The Core at Corby Cube (Preview)

Exhibition Extravaganza: Faris Nakamura’s Remember This Place, For We Will Be Back Here Again Someday at Richard Koh Fine Art

Richard Koh Fine Art has announced Faris Nakamura’s (b. 1988) solo exhibition in Singapore. Remember This Place, For We Will Be Back Here Again Someday this October. Known for his intricate scale models of seemingly impossible rooms and stairwells each hiding their own secrets, this new exhibition will see Nakamura present nine recent works in painted wood and mild steel. Following his sold out show at SEA Focus … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Faris Nakamura’s Remember This Place, For We Will Be Back Here Again Someday at Richard Koh Fine Art

Exhibition Extravaganza: Access Your Emotions This October with 3 Exhibitions at ION Art Gallery

This October, ION Art gallery presents three very different and abstract art exhibitions crafted by diverse groups of talented and passionate artists from Singapore, Korea and Japan. Visitors to the showcase will have an opportunity to explore varying forms of art that are inspired by poignant human emotions including hope, desire, and sadness. The month begins with Celebration! heART 10TH Anniversary Exhibition from 5th to 13th … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Access Your Emotions This October with 3 Exhibitions at ION Art Gallery

Exhibition Extravaganza: Maria Farrar’s Too late to turn back now at Ota Fine Arts

This October, Ota Fine Arts Singapore present “Too late to turn back now”, a solo exhibition by Maria Farrar. Born in the Philippines and brought up in Shimonoseki, Japan until the age of 15, Farrar then moved to London, England where she now lives and works. In recent years, Farrar has caught the attention of the European art world, having exhibited consistently in solo and … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Maria Farrar’s Too late to turn back now at Ota Fine Arts

Preview: Deck the Halls with the SSO Christmas Concert at the Esplanade

Celebrate the festive season with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s annual Christmas Concert! For the first time, the orchestra will be holding this cracker of a concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall. But keeping with tradition, much like in previous years, the orchestra will be performing a mix of much-loved Christmas music alongside modern classics. And, of course, it will finish with the traditional Christmas carol sing-along. Joshua … Continue reading Preview: Deck the Halls with the SSO Christmas Concert at the Esplanade

Review: A Clockwork Orange by Teater Ekamatra

Teater Ekamatra drags audiences into a dangerous dystopia where nothing and nobody can be trusted. Across the history of dystopian fiction, there is perhaps none quite as visceral and teetering on the edge of existential dread and horror as the society depicted in Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange. But even more terrifying than that perhaps is the realisation that such a dystopia is becoming more and more … Continue reading Review: A Clockwork Orange by Teater Ekamatra

Preview: Roots of Flamenco presented by Admission Nation LLC

Focusing on showcasing world-class flamenco artists, Admission Nation LLC presents Selene Muñoz at the Esplanade this October, as she brings together a fascinating fusion of musicality, costume design, and artistic collaborations across cultures and styles. Selene Muñoz is a Danish/Spanish award-winning dancer and choreographer. Born in Spain, she started dance training when she was 4 years old.  Selene created her first dance production at 9 … Continue reading Preview: Roots of Flamenco presented by Admission Nation LLC

Exhibition Extravaganza: Epistēmē – A sensory installation at ION Art Gallery

Presented by Australian luxury skin, hair and body care brand Aesop, Epistēmē is a brand new art installation at ION Art Gallery that re-imagines the gallery space as a theatre of the senses – showcasing the moment Aesop’s formulations interact with the skin’s surface through aroma, sound, tactile materiality, sculptural intervention, and moving images. Presented as part of ION Orchard’s 10th anniversary, the evocative, sensory installation … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Epistēmē – A sensory installation at ION Art Gallery

Preview: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

The last time local theatre company HuM Theatre produced a show was back in 2016, with We Are Like This Only 2. This October, they’re back with a brand new production, presenting new play Being Mrs. Gandhi at the KC Arts Centre, about the life of the wife of iconic Indian civil rights activist Mahatma Gandhi. Written and directed by Subin Subaiah, Being Mrs. Gandhi stars Daisy Irani as Kasturba, the … Continue reading Preview: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

Exhibition Extravaganza: An Interview with Heath Yeo on the Art of Sulam (One Machine, One Stitch, One Man)

Sarong kebayas are gorgeous clothes synonymous with Peranakan culture, but how many of us know just how much work goes into them? This October, come discover the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into each one as designer Heath Yeo showcases the art form through 20 exquisite hand-crafted kebayas and formal gowns in One Machine, One Stitch, One Man at the Arts House. More specifically, it is the … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: An Interview with Heath Yeo on the Art of Sulam (One Machine, One Stitch, One Man)