Category: Singapore

London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 96th birthday on 8 May and BBC Earth marks the natural history veteran’s extraordinary journeys in nature and across the globe with two of his latest Natural History titles! Explore the lost world of the very last days of the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough, brought to life in unprecedented detail. This landmark documentary combines palaeontologist Robert DePalma’s … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆: Molière’s Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice

New adaptation of Molière’s classic is a politically-charged, cautionary tale. Considering how much they preach about being holier than thou, the good name of Christianity has been increasingly run into the ground thanks to more than a few bad apples. Not only do we have the recent example of evangelists forcing passengers trapped 30,000 feet in the air to listen to songs of worship; we … Continue reading ★★★★☆: Molière’s Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice

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Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Passionate cast breathes life into Victor Hugo’s classic. Receiving dozens of adaptations since it was first written in 1831, French novelist Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris (better known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) has endured the test of time, and emerged as one of the most recognizable stories surrounding the iconic cathedral and its place in literary canon. Nothing could have prepared the world for … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment, in collaboration with Double Confirm Productions & Civic District Alliance (CDA), present Time Heist: Civic District, Singapore’s first outdoor treasure hunt meets virtual theatre and gameplay in the city, featuring the five arts & culture icons of the Civic District. Combining treasure hunt mechanics with multi-disciplinary storytelling, the adventure presents the rich stories and historic architecture of Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – … Continue reading Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale

Approaching the Pavilion entrance, one steps between what appears to be sheets of paper holding us within its folds, much like the enveloping that occurs in the act of reading. Entering the hanging paper maze, its layers unfold to reveal not only the architecture of a book, but also Shubigi Rao’s journey of discovery into the world of stories centred around books, for hundreds of … Continue reading Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Carnival of the Animals by CIRCA and Base Entertainment Asia

Imaginary menagerie set to Camille Saint-Saëns. In the public imagination, beyond clowns and death-defying acrobatic acts, circuses are often associated with images of tamed animals performing incredible tricks, from dancing horses to ferocious lions. But in a modern day setting, these types of circuses are now all but gone. How then can we still recreate that sense of wonder with ethics in mind? Acclaimed Australian … Continue reading Review: Carnival of the Animals by CIRCA and Base Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert

One of the best known and most accomplished string quartets in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s T’ang Quartet is marking its third decade with the first concert this year on 22nd April at Victoria Concert Hall. Classical music enthusiasts and fans of the Quartet have much to look forward to. The award-winning ensemble – also Quartet-in-Residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music – will begin … Continue reading Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Rooting For Change – Artistic Responses to Climate Change and Sustainability by The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation

How is climate change affecting Singapore and the region and how can our societies build a more sustainable future? Commemorating Earth Day in April, the National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation launched three original video artworks on 20 April, selected from an Open Call commissioning series held between April to May 2021. The series serves to showcase creative and contemporary responses to the … Continue reading Art What!: Rooting For Change – Artistic Responses to Climate Change and Sustainability by The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Samsung’s The Frame now displays Southeast Asian masterpieces from National Gallery Singapore

Samsung Electronics has announced a collaboration with National Gallery Singapore to bring consumers a curated selection of prominent artworks by Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists from the Gallery’s collection as part of the electronics giant’s effort to expand its Art Store repertoire. The ten artworks ranging in style and medium will be made available via the Samsung Art Store for its Lifestyle TV, The Frame. … Continue reading Art What!: Samsung’s The Frame now displays Southeast Asian masterpieces from National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Carnival of the Animals by Base Entertainment Asia

Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa from Brisbane, Australia and the leading presenter of live entertainment in Asia Pacific Base Entertainment Asia present Carnival of the Animals at Sands Theatre, a blend of circus, multimedia and music. This family-friendly show magically reinvents the classic music suite by French romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Depicting creatures from land, sea and sky, Circa’s performers take children and their … Continue reading Preview: Carnival of the Animals by Base Entertainment Asia

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