Category: Singapore

Arts, Review, Sands Theatre, Singapore, Theatres

★★★★☆ Review: The Mongol Khan by BASE Entertainment Asia

Sharing Mongolian culture through tricks and stunts and theatricality. Theatre is and has always been a vehicle for connection, bridging cultural gaps through the power of performance. In the case of the nation of Mongolia, which is not only difficult to travel to and rarely features in mainstream media, a rare opportunity to get a glimpse into what the Mongolians hold dear emerges in the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Mongol Khan by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Film, News, Preview, Singapore

Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

As the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) marks its 35th edition, the nation’s largest and longest-running film event reinforces its position as a key reference point for Singapore and Asian cinema, while showcasing its unique perspective on contemporary trends in global cinema. Held from 28 November to 8 December, this year’s lineup features 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from … Continue reading Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

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11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns for its 11th edition from 28 November – 8 December 2024 to showcase the magic of Asia’s media industry with a fresh lineup of captivating films, groundbreaking collaborations, and exceptional talent across its partner events – the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit Asia. Hosted by the … Continue reading 11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview, Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

HONG KONG – The Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by the Hong Kong Geopark and curated by One Bite Design Studio will be held from 13th November, 2024 to 12th January, 2025. Following last year’s accolades, including the Singapore Good Design Award 2024 (Experience Design category) and the Golden Pin Design Award 2024 (Integration Design category), this year’s Festival … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Pangdemonium’s 2025 Season

After three five star shows in 2024, we expect great things from Pangdemonium’s recently announced 2025 Season, a thoughtfully curated lineup that explores the essence of our existence, the power of choice, and the pursuit of happiness. Each production delves into deep and meaningful themes, questioning how we navigate the lives we’ve been given. They invite audiences to consider whether we are at the mercy … Continue reading Preview: Pangdemonium’s 2025 Season

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

The Feelings Farm: An Interview with Amanda Chong on connecting with children and managing emotions

“Like a Pixar film onstage.” That’s how writer Amanda Chong imagines any kind of Theatre For Young Audiences theatre should feel like, rather than talking down or infantilising it in any way, able to connect not just with children, but even with the adults accompanying them by speaking to some fundamental, universal, relatable truths. And in many ways, that is precisely what she’s achieved with … Continue reading The Feelings Farm: An Interview with Amanda Chong on connecting with children and managing emotions

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Arts, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Staging Ryuichi Sakamoto: An Interview with Todd Eckert, founder of Tin Drum and co-creator of KAGAMI on technology and friendship in the arts

In March 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto, one of Japan’s greatest contemporary composers and pianists, passed on after a long battle with cancer. Known for his ambient, sparse compositions that were capable of evoking powerful reactions and emotions from his listeners, his fans mourned him, while also knowing they would never get to see him perform live again. Yet, one of those fans, who also happened to … Continue reading Staging Ryuichi Sakamoto: An Interview with Todd Eckert, founder of Tin Drum and co-creator of KAGAMI on technology and friendship in the arts

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, Preview, Singapore

Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?: An Interview with Rishi Budhrani on grounding himself and returning to his roots via comedy

“If you want to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’re from.” That is the mantra that comedian Rishi Budhrani took with him when he set out to write and perform one-man show Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?, which returns to the stage this week, following a sold-out run in 2022, during the Esplanade’s annual Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival … Continue reading Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?: An Interview with Rishi Budhrani on grounding himself and returning to his roots via comedy

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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview, Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 53rd HKAF in 2025

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) is set to take place in February and March 2025, with more than 1,300 outstanding international and local artists in over 125 performances of more than 45 programmes. The Festival Opening performance features the exceptional Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna under the baton of revered Maestro Donato Renzetti, performing the music of Rossini and Mendelssohn. This … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Arts Festival Announces Full Programme Lineup of 53rd HKAF in 2025

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Arts, musical, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Dear Evan Hansen by Pangdemonium!

The hit musical promises to bring you to tears in its depiction of our fundamentally human reactions to grief and the need to belong. Few recent musicals in the 21st century can claim to have as much impact and widespread appeal as Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s Dear Evan Hansen. With an irresistibly replayable soundtrack that balanced catchy tunes with witty and emotionally … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Dear Evan Hansen by Pangdemonium!

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