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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview

Neon Lights 2019: Mumford & Sons Announced as Headline Act For 23rd November

Singapore’s premier music and arts festival Neon Lights returns to Fort Canning Park this November, playing for two days (23rd and 24th November 2019) and bringing some of the world’s most exciting acts to Singapore. The first artist to join this year’s host of international and global musicians is Brit and Grammy-Award winning British band Mumford & Sons, where Neon Lights 2019 will mark their first ever show … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019: Mumford & Sons Announced as Headline Act For 23rd November

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2019 – Autumn Edition

For just one weekend this November, the seasonal Affordable Art Fair returns to Singapore’s F1 Pit Building for its 10th year, showcasing a fresh plethora of local, regional, and international talents, with over 80 participating galleries. Also doubling as the 20th year of Affordable Art Fair in London, it’s celebrations all around for the largest organiser of popular art fairs in the world. Hosting a total of 13 fairs in … Continue reading Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2019 – Autumn Edition

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: “It Might Be Okay” Tête à Tête – The Opera Festival 2019

LONDON – Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival returns for its twelfth iteration this July, giving the festival’s alumni and debutantes platform to experiment with unconventional operatic forms which may, or may not, be works of genius, given its unusual theme of It Might Be Okay. Grounded in themes of mythology, loss and transitions, the festival offers stories to us in dark times to remind us … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: “It Might Be Okay” Tête à Tête – The Opera Festival 2019

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Kerson Leong Plays Schumann presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

At just 22 years of age, Canadian violinist Kerson Leong’s fast-rising career has taken the world by storm, and brought him to the world’s leading venues, from Carnegie to Wigmore. This August, he makes his Singapore debut with Schumann’s Violin Concerto – written in 1853 and subsequently lost for over 80 years, whose recovery was shrouded in ghostly mysteries and intrigue. Conducted by renowned Finnish … Continue reading Preview: Kerson Leong Plays Schumann presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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72-13, Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

The first edition of TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. programme kicked off on 10th July at 72-13, the home of Theatreworks. Headed by Noorlinah Mohamed, N.O.W. 2019 is set to be the first part of a three year interdisciplinary project focused entirely on spotlighting women creators, thinkers and change-makers, not just in the arts, but across all Singapore industries. Nowhere was this dedication to showcasing women of all backgrounds … Continue reading TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

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Arts, Concert, Drama Centre, Preview, Singapore

Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

Best known for his roles on television and stage, over the years, Hossan Leong has grown to become one of our nation’s icons, from The Hossan Leong Show to the host of local game show We Are Singaporeans. Now, the quintessential ‘Singapore Boy’ is about to celebrate his own golden jubilee as he hits the big 5-0 this year, and he’s celebrating with a party … Continue reading Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

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Arts, malaysia, Preview, travel, travelXculture

Preview: George Town Festival 2019

PENANG, MALAYSIA – Back for its 10th edition this weekend, the annual George Town Festival returns with a promise to deliver an  entirely new way of experiencing arts to everyone. This year, the Festival embodies the idea of making arts accessible to all, regardless of age or background, with a range of programmes that take place all around the historic city. From traditional auditoriums to halls, shophouse … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2019

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Arts, Dance with Me, Food, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Mem’s Servants by Project Plait and Artistry

Project Plait’s A Samsui Love Affair, which played last year as part of the Singapore Food Festival, impressed us with its elegant mix of dance and delicious food. This year, they’re back again with a brand new site-specific project, this time collaborating with Artistry to present The Mem’s Servants. Set in 1921, The Mem’s Servants takes place as the British Empire is being built at full steam. House 18 Temenggong … Continue reading Preview: The Mem’s Servants by Project Plait and Artistry

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Will, or Eight Lost Years of William Shakespeare’s Life by Victoria Baumgartner

EDINBURGH –  Few people are completely in the dark about English playwright/poet William Shakespeare. But did you know about the lost years of his life? Written and directed by Victoria Baumgartner, Will tells the story of how a young Will becomes the poet William Shakespeare with echoes to his future works, as well as modern music and free dance, in-between fantasies and reality. Performed by a cast of … Continue reading Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Will, or Eight Lost Years of William Shakespeare’s Life by Victoria Baumgartner

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Theatre Centre announces exciting Writer’s Fellowship and two esteemed patrons

LONDON – Theatre Centre, the UK’s foremost producer and champion of new writing for young audiences, has launched a Writer’s Fellowship to enable four pioneering writers to create radical, challenging and provocative work for young audiences. Known for bringing world-class theatre straight into the heart of schools, for 66 years, Theatre Centre has worked with exceptional writers at all stages of their career, supporting them through a … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Theatre Centre announces exciting Writer’s Fellowship and two esteemed patrons

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