Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

Having kicked off their series of live streams on Facebook, Singapore Repertory Theatre continues with even more content to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Premiering this Saturday is the brand new The Coronalogues, a set of 9 original monologues created by local writers. Each monologue is based around the theme “Silver Linings”, lasting between 4 – 6 minutes, and explores the optimistic, the bittersweet, … Continue reading Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

Originally meant to have rounded off this year’s edition of Esplanade’s The Studios 2020, Checkpoint Theatre has faced multiple issues with staging and even recording Lucas Ho’s new play due to the circuit breaker measures in place. But now, they’re armed with an audio version of the production, set to be presented as part of The Esplanade’s The Studios Online season in June, and excited … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay continues to roll out more online content to keep audiences engaged with the arts, even when stuck at home. Beyond archival content, this year’s cancelled season of The Studios continues to live on, with two of the scheduled works now being presented as part of The Studios Online. These new releases add to the range of online arts offerings … Continue reading The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content

#SGCultureAnywhere Presents New Online Series ‘From The Living Room’

As part of the National Arts Council’s #SGCultureAnywhere initiative, follow 30 different Singaporean artists and groups into their homes in this brand new online series From The Living Room. Enjoy intimate performances, engage with artists, and discover insights to their craft in this monthlong series produced by industry veterans Andy Chia (SAtheCollective), Adrian Chiang (Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra) and Zhuo Zihao (T.H.E Dance Company). Be … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Presents New Online Series ‘From The Living Room’

Facebook Livestream: A Wedding, A Funeral & Lucky, the Fish (Rehearsed Reading) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

While some local theatre companies are busy streaming their archived performances, others are presenting live readings or performances, as the circuit breaker continues. For the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), the local theatre company continues to curate and create online content for audiences at home via their social media platforms. The newest of these initiatives is SRT’s Made in Singapore series, in which local writers and … Continue reading Facebook Livestream: A Wedding, A Funeral & Lucky, the Fish (Rehearsed Reading) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

The Arts House Introduces Home-Based Writing Workshops For Circuit Breaker

As the arts world shifts towards the digital during this time of social distancing, The Arts House looks to connect writers remotely but intimately through a series of writing workshops. Titled the Write From Home Workshops, the series commences on 9th May, and features local authors Desmond Kon Zhicheng-Mingdé, Gwee Li Sui, and Melissa De Silva each leading workshops exploring writing as a medium to grapple with the unusual, uncomfortable, and difficult experience of social isolation while creating a shared … Continue reading The Arts House Introduces Home-Based Writing Workshops For Circuit Breaker

National Arts Council Launches #SGCultureAnywhere, For Singaporeans To Engage With The Arts Everywhere

Even as we’re unable to leave the house for leisure, the National Arts Council (NAC) has launched the #SGCultureAnywhere on A-list.sg. #SGCultureAnywhereone positions itself as a one-stop integrated platform that profiles the best of Singapore’s digital arts and culture offerings including livestream performances and recordings, virtual tours of exhibitions, art workshops, and fun arts activities for families. With the digital platform, not only can Singaporeans … Continue reading National Arts Council Launches #SGCultureAnywhere, For Singaporeans To Engage With The Arts Everywhere

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

Playing a toy piano could easily come off as a gimmick, but for Margaret Leng Tan, the experimental artist has somehow managed to carve it into an entire career. Now, get ready to hear the story behind one of Singapore’s most renowned avant garde musicians, as Margaret presents Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep this March. Co-commissioned by the Esplanade and Arts Centre Melbourne, The Studios 2020 was originally … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

Preview: The Esplanade presents The Studios 2020 – Lost & Found

Life is a lost & found box. At least, that’s how the Esplanade sees it come 2020, with their latest season of The Studios come March and April. Dealing with the experience of loss and all the complicated emotions that come with it, a loss often results in an empty void we then have to fill, therefore goading and motivating us into finding something to … Continue reading Preview: The Esplanade presents The Studios 2020 – Lost & Found

National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang

Timed to coincide with the school holidays, Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) March 2020 will focus on the vibrant neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang. It is organised by the National Arts Council and will take place over three weekends from 12 to 29 March. As the arts have the ability to lift spirits and unite communities in challenging times, this edition of AYN encourages Singaporeans to get some fresh air and enjoy … Continue reading National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang