Category: Singapore

Arts, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Charting A Course Through Bugis Culture In Singapore: Malay CultureFest 2017

The Malay Heritage Centre kicked off its annual Malay CultureFest on 13th October with a bang. Opening the festival was a spectacle of stylised dance, ethnic drums and martial arts tracing the roots of the sub-ethnic community from Bugis – from the myth of their creation, to the people’s departure from their homeland after the Makassar War in the 1600s. Titled Aga Kareba, the performance … Continue reading Charting A Course Through Bugis Culture In Singapore: Malay CultureFest 2017

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Food, Local Enterprise, Products, Review, Singapore

Enter The Golden Pineapple: Aloha Poke’s All New Tiki Bar

We’re always on the hunt for new places to chill out at before or after an evening theatre show, and Aloha Poke’s Tiki Bar at Amoy Street fits that to a T. Since the first time we decided to grab a bowl and try this Hawaiian take on sashimi, the pioneer brand has since grown to have five outlets to their name, expanding their menu … Continue reading Enter The Golden Pineapple: Aloha Poke’s All New Tiki Bar

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

This November, The Necessary Stage will be rounding off their 30th Anniversary with an all new-collaborative work with contemporary Japanese theatre company HANCHU-YUEI and we couldn’t be more excited. In previous collaborations, The Necessary Stage has always had a chance to push their work to new limits, exploring new aesthetics and themes most of their main season wouldn’t otherwise. Much like their earlier work Frozen Angels, which … Continue reading Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

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Arts, Food, Foodstreet, party, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Urban Ventures Street Party @ Keong Saik Road

Thinking of having a quiet night in this weekend? Think again, as The Working Capitol returns with the 7th edition of the Urban Ventures Street Party this Saturday! Themed ‘Express Yourself’, expect plenty of exciting programmes on the party schedule, which runs from 4pm all the way to 10.30pm. Previous editions have received praise for the sheer amount of fun guests have had, and below, … Continue reading Preview: Urban Ventures Street Party @ Keong Saik Road

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

Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

It is said that to watch a Ninagawa production is a life changing experience. That’s why Singaporeans can rest easy and get cracking with that part of the bucket list, as the Esplanade brings back Ninagawa’s Macbeth this November, 25 years from the last time it was staged here. Giving Shakespeare’s script a Japanese makeover, Ninagawa’s Macbeth transposes the cursed ‘Scottish play’ to 16th century Azuchi-Momoyama Japan, where soldiers … Continue reading Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

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Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s 12th da:ns Festival makes a return this month with a whole new programme of some of the very best dance performances from both the international dance scene, and here in Singapore. A grand total of seven ticketed productions will be available to catch this time round, including two festival commissions by Choy Ka Fai and Eisa Jocson. In addition, audiences can also take part in over … Continue reading Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 3

We round off our coverage of the inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival with our reviews of Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance, Beder Meye (Snake Charmer Girl) by Prachyanat, and a review of last Friday’s forum theatre piece Jangan Kurang Ajar (Don’t Be Rude) by Adib Kosnan & Tumpil Yang Tampil. Read more below: Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance (Indonesia) Hailing … Continue reading Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 3

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

Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

Happy 15th birthday to Esplanade! Titled #mydurian for the endearing nickname many Singaporeans have given it due to its similarities to the iconic King of Fruits, the twin durians of Singapore have played host to over 37,000 local and international art performances and exhibitions since it first opened in 2002, establishing itself as a major regional arts venue and attracting over 92 million visitors. The … Continue reading Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Chinese Theatre, Dramabox, Experimental, Kids, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies

Preview: The Wind Came Home by Drama Box and Arts Wok Collaborative

No matter how real and impending death is, it can be incredibly difficult to talk about. That’s why the Lien Foundation, Ang Chin Moh Foundation, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative have joined forces to create BOTH SIDES, NOW – a community engagement project that seeks to address the elderly on the taboo and sometimes terrifying prospect of death and how to prepare for it with one’s loved … Continue reading Preview: The Wind Came Home by Drama Box and Arts Wok Collaborative

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This October, come witness the power of song and opera come alive when one of the oldest and most successful choirs from Europe comes down to the Esplanade for two nights only to present a selection of enchanting works from their incredibly wide repertoire! The Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir hails from Norway, and represent a tradition of male choristers dating as far back as 900 … Continue reading Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

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