Category: Singapore

Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

SIFA 2021: Four live shows to be presented this August

The 2021 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) may technically be over, but with the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) measures, some of its programmes faced indefinite postponement during the planned run. But this National Day weekend, count your lucky stars, because four of its previously postponed programmes are back, and set to play live in theatres. The four productions are namely: In a rare collaboration, … Continue reading SIFA 2021: Four live shows to be presented this August

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO 2021/22 season to showcase local musical stars

Concert halls are set to reopen their doors for Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s musicians to take centrestage. As our nation sees COVID-19 restrictions ease gradually, SSO presents the opportunity to immerse oneself in the wonders of both live and online music with its upcoming July to September programmes. Featuring a myriad of performances, SSO’s July to September programme highlights include two  online concerts featuring South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim … Continue reading Music Is: SSO 2021/22 season to showcase local musical stars

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

With how much popularity they’ve enjoyed, international K-Pop superstars BLACKPINK need no introduction. With a legion of fans from all across the world, JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA are celebrating the 5th anniversary of their debut with the theatrical release of the film BLACKPINK THE MOVIE, coming to Golden Village cinemas in Singapore from 4th August. BLACKPINK’s claim to fame is remarkable, with their debut … Continue reading Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee

Since we first witnessed his work in 2018, independent theatre maker Isaiah Christopher Lee has been hard at work over the last three years, developing himself and expanding his theatrical knowledge. All of that is set to culminate in a brand new work this July – a monodrama that will also be starring Isaiah. Titled The Concubine, the 90-minute semi-autobiographical work sees Isaiah playing a … Continue reading Preview: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

The Asian Film Archive is set to present a two-month programme featuring films by Iranian auteur, Abbas Kiarostami. Playing from 10th July to 28th August 2021, Retrospective: Abbas Kiarostami will feature 34 films by one of cinema’s most influential masters – almost entirely in new 2K and 4K restorations for the first time in Asia. Kiarostami (1940 – 2016) had graced the world with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

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Art What!, Arts, Film, National Gallery, Singapore

Art What!: Painting with Light 2021 at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore’s festival of international films on art, Painting with Light, returns for its fourth edition with both on-site and online offerings. From 2nd to 25th July 2021, audiences can look forward to a robust line-up of over 50 award-winning and premiering films, and enjoy the hybrid film festival from home or at the Gallery. The festival also introduces a slew of firsts, including … Continue reading Art What!: Painting with Light 2021 at National Gallery Singapore

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Preview, Singapore

Review: That Day That Book That Fell by Grain Performance and Research Lab

Should the past be left in the past? As the former artistic director of defunct theatre company Theatre OX, Ang Gey Pin has never stopped searching for new ways of performing theatre, particularly with her initiative, Sourcing Within, with a strong focus on intercultural, inter-lingual and interdisciplinary explorations. Now, Ang has finally put the last 8 months of exploration and research to the test, distilling … Continue reading Review: That Day That Book That Fell by Grain Performance and Research Lab

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2021, Singapore

SIFA 2021 Wrap-Up: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani

Over the last four years, Gaurav Kripalani has served as Festival Director of the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). Considering the scale of the festival, that role alone would already be enough to keep any ordinary person’s day full. But if you look at the number of responsibilities he’s had in this past year alone, suffice to say that Gaurav is nothing less … Continue reading SIFA 2021 Wrap-Up: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore

Review: Chinese Dance Fiesta 2021《一起舞 FUN 天》

Digital performance showcases the beauty and diversity of Chinese dance. When live performances were still severely limited back in June, the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s (SCDT) annual Chinese Dance Fiesta, like many other events, were forced to change tact, and shift the performance online. The change in medium however, has not compromised on the quality of the performance, using clever camera angles to capture and … Continue reading Review: Chinese Dance Fiesta 2021《一起舞 FUN 天》

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

Review: M1 Open Stage 2021

Four works shine a spotlight on Southeast Asian contemporary dance. The M1 CONTACT – Contemporary Dance Festival has always been a champion for Asian contemporary dance artists, particularly with their annual M1 Open Stage programme. As always, this year’s edition curates a selection of new work from over 150 applicants, and this time, distils it into a final performance of four choreographies, each one focusing … Continue reading Review: M1 Open Stage 2021

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