Preview: The Studios 2022 – Nervous System by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Change is coming to the Esplanade, and before that happens, the the final season of The Studios in its current format will be taking its last bow. Themed Nervous System, The Studios 2022 is a product of reflecting on the past, as it examines how it relates to the strange “new” world we find ourselves in. Perhaps it is similar to how our nervous systems respond to … Continue reading Preview: The Studios 2022 – Nervous System by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Art of Conversation: An Interview with Timothy Koh, Nikki Muller and Jason Godfrey of Pangdemonium’s ‘Muswell Hill’

Ever since Pangdemonium was born over a decade ago, co-founder and co-artistic director Tracie Pang has helmed every show. At least, until now, as Muswell Hill premieres next week. For the first time in the company’s history, Tracie Pang will not be directing, and instead, be handing the reins to Associate Director Timothy Koh. Trained in New York, and having already been working with Pangdemonium … Continue reading The Art of Conversation: An Interview with Timothy Koh, Nikki Muller and Jason Godfrey of Pangdemonium’s ‘Muswell Hill’

A Legacy Through Song: An Interview with Julian Wong, writer of Wild Rice’s ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’

Before National Day comes around and we once again celebrate the nation, have a think about one of the nation’s most enduring symbols – our national anthem. How many of us really know about its composer – Zubir Said, and only refer to him as ‘Mr. Mari Kita’? This July, Wild Rice is here to change that forever, with Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita, … Continue reading A Legacy Through Song: An Interview with Julian Wong, writer of Wild Rice’s ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’

Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

Dancers’ Locker, an annual programme by Frontier Danceland that spotlights its company artists returns with a triple bill live performance that will take place from 7 to 9 July 2022, at Goodman Arts Centre Amphitheatre and Frontier Danceland Studio. Dancers’ Locker 2022 features company artists, Sammantha Yue (Singapore), Mark Robles (Philippines) and Chia Poh Hian (Singapore) at the helm of distinctive choreographic explorations. The spirit … Continue reading Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

Everyone knows her as the wife of Lee Kuan Yew and mother of Lee Hsien Loong. But what do we know about Kwa Geok Choo? This monologue follows her from girlhood and early romance to life as political wife and mother; and top conveyancing lawyer and main breadwinner of the Lee Family. It explores how it might have felt to be, as Lee Kuan Yew … Continue reading Preview: Kwa Geok Choo by Toy Factory Productions

Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

After their production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie kick-started their season on a high note, Pangdemonium returns this June with the Singaporean premiere of Muswell Hill. Written by English playwright Torben Betts, Muswell Hill brings to the stage the essential bougie pastime – a dinner party. Set in January 2010, long before any conception of the pandemic, the hosts are Mat and Jess, a … Continue reading Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum celebrates batik bonds in Southeast Asia with Batik Kita Dressing in Port Cities

Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) celebrates our shared Southeast Asian heritage with Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities, its latest special exhibition, featuring over 100 masterpieces from overseas and local lenders, as well as rarely seen pieces from the National Collection.  Opening to the public this Friday, the cloths and clothing items tell stories about making, wearing, and trading batik. Batik Kita explores the rich … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum celebrates batik bonds in Southeast Asia with Batik Kita Dressing in Port Cities

Art What!: Broken White Project – Tropenwelle at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery is pleased to announce Broken White Project: Tropenwelle, an exhibition featuring eight Indonesian artists, organised in collaboration with Ace House Collective. Broken White Project is an initiative by Yogyakarta-based artists-run Ace House Collective that works with artists to conduct comprehensive readings of creative processes while optimising the potential for interconnectivity between spaces and artists. Presented as a series of exhibitions, the project focuses on … Continue reading Art What!: Broken White Project – Tropenwelle at Mizuma Gallery

Art What!: ART SG Announces Exhibitor List for Inaugural Edition in January 2023 with over 150 leading international galleries

ART SG, the new international art fair for Singapore and Southeast Asia, will launch its inaugural edition in Singapore on 12 – 15 January 2023 (VIP Preview 11 January 2023) at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Presented by Founding and Lead Partner UBS and organized by The Art Assembly, ART SG will bring together over 150 leading galleries from around the world, … Continue reading Art What!: ART SG Announces Exhibitor List for Inaugural Edition in January 2023 with over 150 leading international galleries

Preview: Masterpiece in Motion by Singapore Ballet

Singapore Ballet is set to present the 34th Anniversary Season of Masterpiece in Motion from 29th to 31st July at the Esplanade Theatre. This time around, audience members can look forward to a triple bill of international work representing the diversity and depth of the company. This year, Singapore Ballet prepares for the world premiere of Quiver by Timothy Rushton, and the company premiere of … Continue reading Preview: Masterpiece in Motion by Singapore Ballet