Category: Theatre

Arts, Review, Theatre

Review: Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea (Dramatised Reading) by Brown Voices

The trials and tribulations of brown women finding love among the many fish in the sea.  Written by A Yagnya and directed by Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea tackles one of the most pressing and contentious issues that Indian people have been facing throughout history – marriage. As anyone who’s watched Netflix’s hit series Indian Matchmaking will know, love is serious … Continue reading Review: Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea (Dramatised Reading) by Brown Voices

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

MASKquerade!: Annual W!ld Rice Ball goes virtual for 2020

Leading theatre company W!ld Rice’s annual Rice Ball is back for its 19th edition, only this time, instead of staging it at the Shangri-La Hotel’s Island Ballroom, the fundraising gala will be hosted online. Often touted as one of the year’s most anticipated social events, the Rice Ball has distinguished itself as one of Singapore’s most entertaining and creative fundraising events. “COVID-19 has challenged us to … Continue reading MASKquerade!: Annual W!ld Rice Ball goes virtual for 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Broadway Records and Ginger Quiff Media release ‘Beautiful City’ to mark Godspell 50th Anniversary

LONDON – Acclaimed West End star Jodie Steele (SIX; Heathers; Wicked) will lend her flawless vocals to a female-led recording of Godspell’s ‘Beautiful City’, to be released as a single ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary. Producers Ginger Quiff Media have teamed up with premiere industry record label, Broadway Records, to make this a reality. Renowned for immortalising major Broadway shows with outstanding cast recordings, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Broadway Records and Ginger Quiff Media release ‘Beautiful City’ to mark Godspell 50th Anniversary

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Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

Following their debut Zoom production Murder at Mandai Camp, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new project this August. Teaming up with local e-ticketing and live-streaming startup Xctuality, Sight Lines will be introducing an immersive experience combining virtual reality (VR) and 360° streaming, bringing traditional theatre performances online and promoting them to  new, international audiences. “Moving forward, the big question is: does it … Continue reading Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

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Arts, Concert, Preview, Theatre

Preview: BODY X – The Culprit

The last time we watched a BODY X production was back in 2016, where we praised the immersive theatre production for its intrigue and compelling mystery set in The Arts House. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re back with a brand new production, as BODY X: The Culprit hits computer screens this September. In the same vein as their previous productions, BODY X: The Culprit takes the … Continue reading Preview: BODY X – The Culprit

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we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation

For longtime supporters and lovers of local indie music, the name Straits Records is likely to ring a bell. A distributor of local and regional music since 1995, it was perhaps at its peak while it was operating as a brick-and-mortar store along Bali Lane. But since then, with rising rent, it’s lost its shop front, with owner/founder Ridhwan Ghany aka ‘Wan Vegan’ operating it out … Continue reading we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation

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Arts, Concert, Review, Theatre

M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)

Short but entertaining performance for kids from Republic Polytechnic.  With the ever-present restrictions on social gatherings and dissuasion from staying out, it can be hard to stay engaged and stimulated during the COVID-19 period. And especially for kids, this can be especially daunting, and would probably get increasingly restless at home. So it’s always welcome when a new theatre production comes online, ready to keep … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund+ Collaborate on special edition face mask, venue reopens this August

LONDON – After tremendous success with ‘The Show Must Go On’ merchandise, The Theatre Support Fund+ have teamed up with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and designed a special edition face covering to coincide with the venue reopening on 14th August 2020. Timothy Sheader, Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre said: ‘”As our industry continues to be faced with an uncertain future, the Theatre Support Fund+ is … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund+ Collaborate on special edition face mask, venue reopens this August

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

LONDON – With the tidal Thames progressively coming back to life after months of lockdown, Thames Festival Trust, in partnership with the Port of London Authority (PLA), is launching its annual photography competition inviting people to capture: the Thames Unlocked. Thames Lens encourages amateur photographers to seek out the life, industry, culture, sports and more that the Thames is home to – the perfect recipe … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

LONDON – Theatre Centre, in collaboration with Theatre503, will present ImagiNation Festival, an exciting new online event, culminating their national storytelling project. Showcasing 19 short plays across three days, as well as live Q&As with the acclaimed writers, the Festival aims to broadcast a digital patchwork of the nation, using the recorded submissions from across the country to share a multitude of voices. The ImagiNation plays … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

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