Category: Singapore

72-13, Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

Preview: TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab – N.O.W. 2019

Theatreworks’ Writers’ Lab programme has been in place since the 1990s, continually encouraging and developing Singapore playwriting with its varied programmes. But this year, they’re changing up the formula a little, and integrating the brand new Not Ordinary Work (N.O.W.) into the programme, dedicating a three week programme to celebrating, as its title suggests, work that goes beyond the ordinary. Helmed by theatre practitioner Noorlinah Mohamed, N.O.W. is an interdiciplinary … Continue reading Preview: TheatreWorks Writers’ Lab – N.O.W. 2019

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Concert, Music, Singapore

Steinway Gallery Singapore presents Pioneering Pianists of Southeast Asia this June, Introduces Latest SPIRIO|r Technology

Steinway Gallery Singapore presents Pioneering Pianists of Southeast Asia this June, featuring two regional pianists who have established a presence for the region in the international music scene and advocated cultural heritage through the piano. The two pianists featured are Steinway Artists Dr Raul Sunico from the Philippines and Nat Yontararak from Thailand, who will celebrate their legacies using the latest Steinway’s proprietary technology to perform, record … Continue reading Steinway Gallery Singapore presents Pioneering Pianists of Southeast Asia this June, Introduces Latest SPIRIO|r Technology

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Museum Musings: Repeat, Repeat, Repeat; Revising The Phenomenon of Printing at The Private Museum

The Private Museum presents a brand new group exhibition this May. Titled Repeat, Repeat, Repeat; revising the phenomenon of printing, the exhibition is curated by Zaki Razak and will run from 17th May to 7th July 2019, as the second second edition of the museum’s Guest Curator series. In the exhibition, Zaki Razak has brought together the print work of seven different artists, namely Miguel Chew, Weixin … Continue reading Museum Musings: Repeat, Repeat, Repeat; Revising The Phenomenon of Printing at The Private Museum

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Singapore

Preview: AIA Glow Festival 2019

Get ready to dedicate a whole day to rest, relaxation and yourself with the AIA Glow Festival on 25th May 2019. Taking place across 15,000sqm of space on Sentosa Island, the inaugural edition of the festival presents a brand-new spectrum of unique experiences and activities allowing all to find reconnection within themselves, as it gathers established local brands in food, music and wellness alongside internationally … Continue reading Preview: AIA Glow Festival 2019

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Esplanade Presents – The Far Side of the Moon by Ex Machina/Robert Lepage

The Esplanade is set for one of their biggest productions of the year, as they present visionary Canadian theatre director Robert Lepage’s The Far Side of the Moon this November. Touching on a narrative set against the backdrop of the race to the moon between the Americans and the Russians, our story instead centres on Philippe, a struggling introverted philosopher, and his younger brother Andre, a successful … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade Presents – The Far Side of the Moon by Ex Machina/Robert Lepage

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Papa directed by Sharul Channa

If you grew up with an Asian father, you might remember him as someone gruff, cold, and not at all that good at communicating his feelings. And therein lies the complicated relationship between Asian fathers and their kids, something stand-up comedian Sharul Channa has taken inspiration from in her brand new work Papa as it premieres this Father’s Day. On the inspiration behind the work, Sharul … Continue reading Preview: Papa directed by Sharul Channa

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

Review: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

A double bill of work to mark Frontier Danceland’s latest mid-year production. Once again presenting their annual mid-year production, Frontier Danceland’s latest edition of SIDES features a double bill of work, choreographed by renowned choreographers Edouard Hue and Shahar Binyamini for the company’s artists. SIDES began with Edouard Hue’s Into Outside, previously performed for the Ecole de Danse Contemporaine of Montreal in 2018. Exploring the concept of wanting … Continue reading Review: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza 2019

  The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s annual Cultural Extravaganza is back for its 3rd edition this May! Celebrating all facets of Chinese culture over 3 weeks, come witness the centre come alive with an immersive line-up of programmes, inviting all to rediscover cultural influences intertwined in our everyday life. This year’s programme is set to be a treat for all the senses, with heart-stopping action to insightful exhibitions, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza 2019

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Singapore, Sports

Singapore Sports Hub Launches The Kallang Story – The First Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail in Singapore

The Singapore Sports Hub has launched The Kallang Story: A Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail  the first ever sports, art and heritage walking trail. Taking visitors on a tour of Kallang’s landmarks and the area’s vibrant history. Says Mr Baey Yam Keng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Transport, who was present at the launch: “There is … Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub Launches The Kallang Story – The First Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail in Singapore

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Eurovision Song Contest: Remembering the UK’s five previous winners

In recent years, the United Kingdom have been something of a laughing stock when it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest. The land that gave us Mary Poppins and Fish n Chips have finished bottom of the leader board on three occasions since 2003 and famously recorded nul points that same year, but it hasn’t always been that bad for the UK.  In fact, the UK has won the competition five times … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: Remembering the UK’s five previous winners

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