Category: Singapore

Arts, Music, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

#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’

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By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

In a time of crisis, where most people are stuck at home, there’s beauty and comfort in creating a little safe and cosy nook for yourself, and curling up with a good book. With the public libraries closed till further notice, it might just be in your best interests to purchase a new title, give yourself a little me time, and bury yourself between the … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

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TheatreWorks Rebrands as T:>Works As Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen Looks To The Future

As much as the current COVID-19 pandemic has brought live performances to a halt, local theatre company Theatreworks has found an opportunity to rebrand and look into the future instead. Says Dr Ong Keng Sen, who has now returned as artistic director of the company: “COVID-19 is probably the first major disruption we’ve experienced across the company’s 35-year history. Realistically speaking, we are likely to … Continue reading TheatreWorks Rebrands as T:>Works As Artistic Director Ong Keng Sen Looks To The Future

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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

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#StayHomeWithAscott: Support An Underprivileged Child When You Stay Home and Cook

Even when we’re under a circuit breaker, there’s always time to think about charity, and those less fortunate than us. For The Ascott Limited (Ascott), they’ve dedicated themselves to helping underprivileged children through a social media campaign. Each time a user share photos or videos of themselves in their home kitchen on Instagram with the hashtag #StayHomeWithAscott, CapitaLand’s philanthropic arm CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) will … Continue reading #StayHomeWithAscott: Support An Underprivileged Child When You Stay Home and Cook

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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

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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

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

#dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Turns To Digital Space During Circuit Breaker

It’s not just Western music ensembles that have made the move to go digital amidst the ongoing circuit breaker measures; local Chinese chamber music ensemble Ding Yi Music Company has introduced their own line-up of digital content to spread positivity and encourage audiences as they ride out the global COVID-19 outbreak together. Launched under the collective banner of #dingyiwithyou, Ding Yi Music Company has committed themselves … Continue reading #dingyiwithyou: Ding Yi Music Company Turns To Digital Space During Circuit Breaker

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2020

If you’re on a quest to find new shows to watch this May, BBC’s new programmes are set to keep you and your family covered. Get budget friendly advice from expert decorators and designers on how to improve the functionality of the spaces within your home and discover the secrets behind better and more restful sleep.  Also, catch the premiere of Liar Season 2 as … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2020

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Food, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Relish Dinner Theatre with Kumar And Friends

While the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to an inability to dine out, that’s not something that’s going to stop Relish.Sg from carrying on with their signature dinner party series. Known for their homey events, where guests gather to enjoy a muti-course home-cooked meal while prominent local artists perform or speak, how exactly will Relish.Sg adapt to the current situation? Through the Internet, of course. … Continue reading Preview: Relish Dinner Theatre with Kumar And Friends

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