Category: Singapore

Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

Revisit local and global events from the mid-20th century to the present through the ironic and sometimes tragicomic lens of veteran artist Teo Eng Seng at National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition. As part of its ongoing SG Artist series, National Gallery Singapore presents Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?, the most extensive and comprehensive survey of this trailblazing multidisciplinary innovator to date. From 6 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, visitors can look forward to … Continue reading Art What!: ‘Teo Eng Seng – We’re Happy. Are You Happy?’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: FACADE – Two Parallel Lives by Bhaskar’s Arts Academy

“The lights on myself, the suspension of time as I move, the applause or criticisms after – for all the world to witness. I am likened to Shiva on stage. But how much of that matters off stage? Who am I really when the lights are gone?” Following successful premieres in Chennai, India in February 2017 and Singapore in May 2017, FAÇADE is set to … Continue reading Preview: FACADE – Two Parallel Lives by Bhaskar’s Arts Academy

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Arts, musical, Review, Sands Theatre, Singapore

★★★★★ Review: Miss Saigon by Base Entertainment Asia

Look beyond the ‘romance’ and you’ll find a scathing criticism of war and the pain it leaves in Schönberg and Boublil’s classic tragedy. Miss Saigon is often considered one of Broadway and the West End’s biggest legacy musicals, with a beautiful score composed by the duo that made smash hit Les Miserables, show stopping special effects and choreography that leave you breathless with its theatrics, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Miss Saigon by Base Entertainment Asia

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Art What!, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Lin Aojie – ‘Playing it Safe in 2023, Praying for Wealth in 2024’ at ShanghART

ShanghART Singapore is delighted to present Lin Aojie’s solo exhibition “Playing it Safe in 2023, Praying for Wealth in 2024”, opening 7 September 2024 at 4pm. The exhibition brings together recent works by the artist, showcasing witty insights gathered from his observations of the art industry, the society, and the world at large. Marking his debut exhibition in Southeast Asia, the self-proclaimed Southeast Asian artist … Continue reading Art What!: Lin Aojie – ‘Playing it Safe in 2023, Praying for Wealth in 2024’ at ShanghART

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Lotus Root Support Group (2024) by Impromptu Meetings

Balls to the walls – literally, as play about cyst-ers in PCOS goes wilder and more personal in its reboot. While its title and promo image may look more or less identical to its 2022 version, Impromptu Meetings’ new staging of Lotus Root Support Group is in fact, a completely different incarnation that sees creators Shannen Tan and Miriam Cheong shedding the characters they devised … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Lotus Root Support Group (2024) by Impromptu Meetings

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Preview: Geng Rebut Cabinet (GRC) by Teater Ekamatra

There is never a better time to put up a theatre show about elections than well, election season. And with the next General Elections just around the corner, it makes perfect sense for local theatre company Teater Ekamatra to bring back their politically-charged play Geng Rebut Cabinet (GRC) for a brand new staging this September. Written by Alfian Sa’at and directed by Mohd Fared Jainal, … Continue reading Preview: Geng Rebut Cabinet (GRC) by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Interview, musical, Sands Theatre, Singapore

Miss Saigon: An Interview with Singaporean stars Louisa Vilinne and Shannon Cheong

In the ongoing run of blockbuster musical Miss Saigon over at Marina Bay Sands’ Sands Theatre, there’s something very special about the cast that’s to be celebrated – the presence of not one but two Singaporean cast members who take to the stage and show that there is indeed a future for Singaporean performers, if you dream big and work hard for it. In that … Continue reading Miss Saigon: An Interview with Singaporean stars Louisa Vilinne and Shannon Cheong

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: An Interview with director-writer Gavin Yap on teenage fear in ‘Geng Kubur’

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are several rites of passage teens go through in their life, including going on foolhardy adventures to look back on and laugh. But what if something terrible happens on one of those days? Enter Geng Kubur, or Dead Boys Club, a new Malaysian teen horror flick coming to Netflix this August, written and directed by Malaysian filmmaker … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with director-writer Gavin Yap on teenage fear in ‘Geng Kubur’

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Drama Centre Black Box, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Playing with Fire by Checkpoint Theatre

Metatheatrical look at the research process behind a play, and what it means to keep each other safe. Ever since the concept of sustainability and the looming climate crisis entered the public consciousness, the petrochemical industry has risen to become or at least close to, public enemy number one for their continued burning of fossil fuels, and the endless, rising stream of carbon emissions. Why … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Playing with Fire by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Concert, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Dick Lee 50th Anniversary Concert

The life and times of Dick Lee in one big concert extravaganza. There are some singers that come and go, and then, there are icons. For Singapore, that icon comes in the form of singer-songwriter Dick Lee. Holding accolades among the likes of being a Cultural Medallion recipient, as well as first Asian Steinway Artist, Dick celebrated 50 years in show business and the music … Continue reading Review: Dick Lee 50th Anniversary Concert

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