#SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

As part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) initiatives under the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, Singapore’s streets are set to come to life with the launch of Streets of Hope. Through Streets of Hope, NAC bands together with 153 homegrown artists to take #SGCultureAnywhere, as their unique works line Singapore’s streets along St Andrew’s Road, Fullerton Road, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and many more. The full Streets … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)

Pulitzer Prize-winning play tackles systemic racism in the modern world. LONDON – ‘Fair’ is a loaded word, not only referring to issues of justice, but subtly referencing one’s skin tone as well. Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview makes its UK premiere at the Young Vic, tackling the black living experience in modern day America, and exposing the racial prejudice and politics … Continue reading ★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)

Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online

Like every other theatre company in Singapore, Split Theatre has been rendered unable to do live performances during the coronavirus period. Turning to the field of digital presentation, they’ve taken to Facebook to post something a little different during this time: reaction videos. Taking inspiration from the Watchman’s speech in Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, Split has been exploring concepts of ‘keeping watch’, ‘taking stock’, ‘waiting’, ‘hoping’, ‘counting’ and … Continue reading Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online

Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

Having kicked off their series of live streams on Facebook, Singapore Repertory Theatre continues with even more content to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Premiering this Saturday is the brand new The Coronalogues, a set of 9 original monologues created by local writers. Each monologue is based around the theme “Silver Linings”, lasting between 4 – 6 minutes, and explores the optimistic, the bittersweet, … Continue reading Facebook Livestream: Singapore Repertory Theatre Presents The Coronalogues and a Rehearsed Reading of Boom

Arts of the UK 2020: Playwright Crisis Support Programme cohort announced and HighTide’s submission window reopens

LONDON – HighTide have announced the twelve new writers making up the Playwright Crisis Support Programme, as part of their Lighthouse Programme, to support artists during the pandemic, as well as setting up their new Playwright’s Network. In addition, having received over 100 scripts in their first submission window during the lockdown, today sees HighTide open the next submission period for their script-reading service! Writers … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Playwright Crisis Support Programme cohort announced and HighTide’s submission window reopens

Arts of the UK 2020: The Enchanted Interior at Guildhall Art Gallery, London (Preview)

LONDON – The Guildhall Art Gallery presents a major exhibition featuring work by over 50 artists that draw upon the historic depiction of women in enclosed and ornate spaces, including contemporary works which ‘speak back’ to the tradition. The Enchanted Interior at the City of London Corporation’s art gallery will question the metaphor of the ‘gilded cage’ and bring together work by Edward Burne-Jones, Evelyn … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Enchanted Interior at Guildhall Art Gallery, London (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2020: Hugh Dennis, Mel Giedroyc and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir among those announced for Keep Our Doors Open concert for St Martin-in-the-Fields

LONDON – Since the COVID-19 lockdown began, more than 10 million people have enjoyed the music that continues to be produced from St Martin-in-the-Fields from the safety of their own homes. Now, they are holding a one-off digital concert with performers who know and love the space. These artists are coming together to raise money to keep St Martin-in-the-Fields’ doors open, to support their work … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Hugh Dennis, Mel Giedroyc and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir among those announced for Keep Our Doors Open concert for St Martin-in-the-Fields

Preview: Rumah’s Solidarity Project – Digital Monologues From Singapore Malay Theatre Plays

Always curious but never had the chance to catch a Malay theatre play for yourself? Produced by Nur Khairiyah and Faizal Abdullah of Rumah, Rumah’s Solidarity Project is set to present bite-sized portions of Singapore Malay theatre works this May. The project will showcase extracts from local Malays plays, presented in monologue form. More enticingly, the chosen extracts will be performed by the original performer … Continue reading Preview: Rumah’s Solidarity Project – Digital Monologues From Singapore Malay Theatre Plays

Hong Kong 2020/21: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Releases 2020-21 Season

HONG KONG – Themed “Discovering Theatre: A Joyful Journey”, The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s 2020-21 season focuses primarily on presenting comedies, in the hopes of lifting audience members’ moods while conveying wisdom and insight through laughter. Season highlights include new work The Finale of Mr. AD, the premiere of Cantonese musical The Great Pretender, a third run of Le Père and Principle, A Winter Funeral by Israeli master Hanoch … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Releases 2020-21 Season

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

Originally meant to have rounded off this year’s edition of Esplanade’s The Studios 2020, Checkpoint Theatre has faced multiple issues with staging and even recording Lucas Ho’s new play due to the circuit breaker measures in place. But now, they’re armed with an audio version of the production, set to be presented as part of The Esplanade’s The Studios Online season in June, and excited … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)