Category: Singapore

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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 pilots new experiences in unexpected venues

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2022 has opened ticket sales for its second tranche of festival programmes, including a mix of in-person programmes and on-demand digital commissions. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SIFA 2022 returns from 20 May with the title The Anatomy of Performance – Ritual, inviting audiences to reflect on the rituals … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 pilots new experiences in unexpected venues

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HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returns this weekend, tickets now available

Rugby fans in Singapore can catch live world class rugby action again, with the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens to go ahead as planned on 9 and 10 April 2022. Organisers have confirmed that Singapore will welcome the world’s top rugby sevens players from 16 teams to the National Stadium at Singapore Sports Hub. The Singapore leg is the fifth of nine tournaments in the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022, which started with … Continue reading HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returns this weekend, tickets now available

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Wild Rice announces three shows for May-July 2022 season

This May, June and July, local theatre company Wild Rice is presenting a slate of three shows at the The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, with Faghag (from 12th May 2022), Straight Acting (16th June – 2nd July 2022) and Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita (7th – 23rd July 2022). “Wild Rice is proud to present these critically acclaimed productions, which represent the very best … Continue reading Wild Rice announces three shows for May-July 2022 season

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Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

French playwright Molière is often considered one of the greatest writers, with his farces and comedies ranking among his best work. In conjunction with the 400th anniversary of Molière’s birth, local theatre company Wild Rice has commissioned a new adaptation of satirical comedy Tartuffe: The Imposter. Written by Joel Tan, directed by Wild Rice’s Co-Artistic Director, Glen Goei, and starring Wild Rice Founding Artistic Director … Continue reading Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

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Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

Belinda Davids is heading to Singapore this May, as shestars in the critically acclaimed international concert presented by Base Entertainment Asia, The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston , which will be staged at Sands Theatre on May 27 and 28. The Cape Town-based songstress has been stunning audiences across the world with her mesmerising performances of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, and … Continue reading Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

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Preview: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Be transported to the magic of Paris, and witness the truly unforgettable story – The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which will come to life on 15 April, exactly three years after the famed Cathedral was engulfed in flames, an event that devastated the world. Quasimodo, A Musical Story features songs from the internationally lauded smash-hit musical Notre Dame de Paris, famously known for its intoxicating music … Continue reading Preview: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

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Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is worsening day by day, and we cannot turn a blind eye, or pretend to be insulated from it. A theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine, was recently targeted and destroyed by an airstrike, threatening the lives of more than a thousand civilians, including children, seeking shelter in the building. In response to the crisis, Pangdemonium has launched a public fundraiser appeal to … Continue reading Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

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

Our future is green and April certainly will be as BBC Earth brings back some of our favourite eco-themed titles in conjunction with Earth Day (22 April). Get ready for a nature-filled marathon as Eden: Untamed Planet returns again to take you on an excursion into unchartered territories and back-to-back episodes of The Green Planet immerses you in the secret, unseen lives of the plant kingdom. You’ll also be … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (April 2022)

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Arts, News, Singapore

Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts ink Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen partnership to uplift traditional Chinese arts and culture

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 1 April 2022 (Friday) at NAFA’s Lee Foundation Theatre. The ceremony was marked by a performance by the SCO, featuring young musicians from NAFA. With a longstanding collaborative relationship since 2009, the MOU seeks to formalise the enduring partnership between SCO and NAFA for the … Continue reading Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts ink Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen partnership to uplift traditional Chinese arts and culture

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The Necessary Stage introduces new board members

The Necessary Stage (TNS) has unveiled its brand new Board composition that comes into effect from 1 April 2022. Three new board members, all women, will be joining the company, namely: Ana Dhoraisingam, Head of Institutional and Wealth Management Business, Southeast Asia CEO, PineBridge Investments; Dawn Westerhout, Head of Marketing and Communications, KPMG; and Sharanjit Leyl, Freelance Broadcast Journalist-Presenter. All three candidates bring with them … Continue reading The Necessary Stage introduces new board members

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