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Arts, festival, Interview, Preview, Singapore

SIFA 2024: An Interview with Trajal Harrell, creator and choreographer of speculative dance ‘The Romeo’

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou? The answer might surprise you, with Trajal Harrell’s dance work The Romeo, which takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s young lover and star of tragedy Romeo and Juliet, from which is crafted a dance for people of all origins, genders, and generations, of all temperaments and moods, dance when they face their tragedies and only dance. Making its Singapore premiere this May … Continue reading SIFA 2024: An Interview with Trajal Harrell, creator and choreographer of speculative dance ‘The Romeo’

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SIFA 2024: An Interview with Alex Serrano, co-creator of AI-driven dance performance ‘Una Isla’

The arts have always grown in tandem with technology, be it developments in set-building and engineering that allow for new stunts and stage movements, or in terms of audio and the ability to bring sound and voice to new heights. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) touted as the next big thing, it was only a matter of time before it too was incorporated into theatrical productions. … Continue reading SIFA 2024: An Interview with Alex Serrano, co-creator of AI-driven dance performance ‘Una Isla’

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SIFA 2024: An Interview with puppeteer Viktor Lukawski on playing Captain Ahab and puppetry in Plexus Polaire’s ‘Moby Dick’

Herman Melville’s Moby Dick has long been considered an epic of literature – a massive tome of a book that chronicles the odyssey of the Pequod, as they’re led by their obsessive Captain Ahab seeking revenge on the sperm whale that bit his leg off – the titular Moby Dick. Often considered one of the Great American Novels, the novel has been countlessly referenced across … Continue reading SIFA 2024: An Interview with puppeteer Viktor Lukawski on playing Captain Ahab and puppetry in Plexus Polaire’s ‘Moby Dick’

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Arts, News, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

This May, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents the highly-anticipated exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey, the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of internationally celebrated Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Featuring 17 artworks that employ diverse media to reflect the expanse of Eliasson’s wide-ranging oeuvre, the exhibition will touch on major themes of his three-decade-long practice — embodiment, experience, perception, as well … Continue reading Art What!: Olafur Eliasson – Your curious journey at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

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Cinematic Spins: Online Slots Inspired by Cult Films

Movies and slot machines share a lot more than flashing lights and big finales. At their core, both are experiences built on anticipation, storytelling, and spectacle. That’s why themed slot games inspired by cult films have found a comfortable home in the online gambling world. They blur the line between entertainment and chance, tapping into the deep emotional connection fans have with their favorite films. … Continue reading Cinematic Spins: Online Slots Inspired by Cult Films

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Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

Last week, UOB launched the 43rd edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (UOB POY) competition with a multi-sensory food art showcase, featuring delectable artistic treats in a collaboration between UOB POY artists and restaurant partners from Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG). Held at Gillman Barracks, the launch event featured a preview of edible creations conceived by six PPHG executive chefs, inspired by artworks … Continue reading Art What!: “Artful-noon” dining experiences await as UOB launches 43rd UOB Painting of the Year competition

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

This June, one of theatre’s greatest tour de forces comes to life, with Pangdemonium! presenting Edward Albee’s magnum opus – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directed by Timothy Koh, the play has been studied by literature students around the world (including for the local A level syllabus) and has entranced audiences around the world with its riveting blend of tension, rapid fire wordplay, and unrelenting … Continue reading Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

An Interview with Jacob Rajan, star and creator of ‘Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream’

What happens after death? Perhaps just like ice cream – life itself also eventually melts away. This May, the afterlife and everything in between gets explored in Singapore Theatre Company (STC) and Indian Ink’s sensational new play – Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream. Created by and starring New Zealand-based theatremaker Jacob Rajan, follow Kutisar on a fantastical journey after his death, as he … Continue reading An Interview with Jacob Rajan, star and creator of ‘Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream’

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, musical, Review, Singapore

★★★★★ Review: Secondary The Musical by Checkpoint Theatre

Searing critique of Singapore education system identifies the cracks in and those who slip through it. The topic of education has always been a hot one in Singapore. Despite being hailed as having one of the world’s best, the education system has almost always been a trial by fire for any student going through it, rewarding those who excel with the promise of praise and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Secondary The Musical by Checkpoint Theatre

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Art What!: WOAW Gallery Presents ‘A Quiet Room, A Place In Your Heart’

Is your happy place a physical space, or a mental frame within your mind? In WOAW Gallery’s latest exhibition at their Singapore space, nine international artists have been gathered to present work that explores intimate spaces within individual lives, ranging from the real to memory, the foreign to the imaginary. Running from 4th May to 1st June, the nine artists utilise a spectrum of stylistic … Continue reading Art What!: WOAW Gallery Presents ‘A Quiet Room, A Place In Your Heart’

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