Singapore Symphony Names Hans Graf as New Chief Conductor

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced Austrian maestro Hans Graf as its Chief Conductor. Graf will assume the role from the 2020/21 concert season, beginning mid-2020. In Graf, SSO has appointed an internationally established maestro with highly regarded expertise in core orchestral repertoire. His background and work in Vienna, Salzburg and Graz makes him especially at home in Austro-German repertoire that is crucial in developing … Continue reading Singapore Symphony Names Hans Graf as New Chief Conductor

Review: KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiousities by Cirque du Soleil

Ever inventive, Cirque du Soleil makes familiar acts feel fresh again with a kuriosly steampunk twist. Historically, cabinets of curiosities have acted as precursors to the modern museum – touring exhibitions of kooky, out of this world artefacts and curios inspiring wonder and joy in all its visitors. In much the same vein then, Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities is just as charming as its name … Continue reading Review: KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiousities by Cirque du Soleil

Preview: Singapore Tea Festival 2019 by teapasar

With two successful editions behind them, teapasar’s Singapore Tea Festival is back this July and bigger than ever before! This year, the 3-day tea festival will be featuring over 50 tea time brands at the brand new location of Jewel Changi Airport, inviting guests to engage with and discover the world of tea. Look out for new brand launches – including UK brand Pukka, known for their … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Tea Festival 2019 by teapasar

Preview: Baybeats 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

  2018 may have seen the last of the Esplanade’s iconic Powerhouse stage (which has since become a construction site for the up and coming Waterfront Theatre), but that certainly isn’t any deterrence to the Baybeats festival itself, marking a return for its 18th edition this August! As Singapore’s largest free alternative music festival, Baybeats has come to be loved by music fans for the … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(July 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Nam Hwa Opera’s quarterly outreach series Nam Hwa Blazes is back this July!With this programme, the Teochew Opera company treats members of the public to a day of classical works completely free. Doubling as a platform to showcase the company’s promising talents and to hone their skills since 2016, the upcoming edition of Nam Hwa Blazes will play at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, and feature two works – Filial … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(July 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Review: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

Love goes hand in hand with loss in this moving adaptation of Ng Swee San’s short story. While K. Rajagopal is best known for his acclaimed work on film, the director of A Yellow Bird admitted in Missing’s post show discussion that he was nervous about helming this theatrical work, considering how film and theatre are two very different mediums. The truth is, he had absolutely nothing to worry … Continue reading Review: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

[INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

Considered Cirque du Soleil’s most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities opens tonight in a star-studded affair under their brand new white and grey big top, specially set up at Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands. Set in an alternate yet familiar past, Kurios follows a Seeker who attempts to find a hidden, invisible world where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. In his makeshift … Continue reading [INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

Preview: Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2019

The annual Aliwal Arts Night Crawl is back for its 7th edition this July. This time around, the multidisciplinary arts festival is set for a curated programme that fuses tradition and heritage with a contemporary edge. Ranging from storytelling tours, performances, immersive workshops and a night market, join artists in Aliwal Arts Centre and their partners and discover new interpretations of Kampong Glam’s past and … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2019

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Ryan Craig’s Games for Lovers at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Ryan Craig, Games for Lovers follows four millennials looking for sex, love and a well-located flat who find themselves caught in a complex game of rivalry, desire and seduction. As the cost of happiness soars, how can they negotiate the new rules of modern relationships and win the game of love? Join them at the heart of the action as their games play out … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Ryan Craig’s Games for Lovers at The Vaults (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: David Hare’s The Permanent Way at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – David Hare’s award-winning play roars to life in a provocative new site-specific staging performed in The Vaults, London’s alternative subterranean venue beneath Waterloo Station. Revelatory, witty, and moving, The Permanent Way is an astonishing interrogation of the chaos arising from the botched privatisation of Britain’s railways. Told through the first-hand accounts of those involved at every level, from passengers to Civil Service mandarins, this … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: David Hare’s The Permanent Way at The Vaults (Preview)