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Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

World renowned, Olivier-Award winning German ballet company the Stuttgart Ballet returns to the Esplanade this October with their beloved adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Considered one of most definitive classical dance versions of the play, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable burst of inspired choreography in John Cranko’s iconic treatment of Romeo and Juliet. Following the tale of two teenaged, star-crossed lovers, this version of Romeo and Juliet first … Continue reading Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

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Review: Forbidden City by Singapore Repertory Theatre and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Marking its 15th anniversary since its debut in 2002, the Esplanade and Singapore Repertory Theatre have brought back one of Singapore’s best and most well-loved musicals of all time to the stage – Forbidden City. Still as spectacular as when it first premiered, the fiercely Asian Forbidden City brings to life a semi-fictitious history of Empress Dowager Cixi “The Dragon Lady” as American painter Kate Carl is … Continue reading Review: Forbidden City by Singapore Repertory Theatre and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Preview: Pesta Raya 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay puts Malay culture front and centre again from 20th to 23rd July with the 16th edition of the annual Pesta Raya Malay Festival of the Arts! Celebrating the rich heritage of Malay traditional and contemporary arts, the 2017 Pesta Raya festival will be bringing both old favourites and new artists to the stage. Check out some of the highlights … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Preview: M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017 – The Other

The annual M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival returns with an all new edition and lineup of shows this July! Presented by ArtsWok Collaborative in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this year’s edition of Peer Pleasure tackles the theme of The Other. Concerned with the increasingly diverse world we live in, The Other deals with the increasing rise of ignorance leading to … Continue reading Preview: M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017 – The Other

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Forbidden City 2017: An Interview with Sebastian Tan and Benjamin Chow

As we gear up for National Day coming in a few months, here’s a reminder that it’s not the only thing to be celebrating this August, as yet another national treasure will be making its way back to the stage – Presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Forbidden City the Musical will be making a triumphant return to the Esplanade, starring Kit Chan in the lead role … Continue reading Forbidden City 2017: An Interview with Sebastian Tan and Benjamin Chow

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Preview: Forbidden City by SRT

What really happened in the Forbidden City over a century ago?  Who was the real Dowager Empress? The Dragon Lady of myth? Or a misunderstood victim of circumstance? Singapore Repertory Theatre and the Esplanade will be restaging one of Singapore’s most successful original musicals this August with Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. With three sold-out runs and over 100,000 tickets sold, this epic musical returns … Continue reading Preview: Forbidden City by SRT

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Preview: Esplanade Annexe Open House

The Esplanade has an all new playground for visitors to hang, whether or not you’re attending an event or just want to chill out – enter the Esplanade Annexe, the latest arts and lifestyle wing of the Esplanade full of food, shops and culture! To celebrate the opening, the Esplanade invites YOU down to their Open House this May! Over one weekend, the new Annexe … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade Annexe Open House

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Review: Detention Katong by Dream Academy

Detention Katong is the latest big budget production from Dream Academy. If you’ve ever been through secondary school, or know anyone currently going through it, then this is one musical you can’t miss. The concept of detention can hold different meanings for people – a dreaded label that one is a ‘bad person’ or even escape from the world. Written by Selena Tan and co-directed by … Continue reading Review: Detention Katong by Dream Academy

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[Review] Huayi Festival 2017: Cloud Gate 2 – Triple Bill

In their much anticipated debut performance in Singapore as part of Huayi 2017, Cloud Gate 2 presented a triple bill programme featuring two pieces by the company’s artistic director, Cheng Tsung-Lung and a shorter piece by guest choreographer and frequent collaborator, Huang Yi. Although Cloud Gate 2 is the sister company of the critically acclaimed Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, unlike other junior troupes, … Continue reading [Review] Huayi Festival 2017: Cloud Gate 2 – Triple Bill

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[Preview] Huayi Festival 2017: Cloud Gate 2 – A Triple Bill

Cloud Gate 2 is the sister company of the renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, and will finally make their Singaporean debut at the 2017 Huayi Chinese Festival of the arts! Founded by Lin Hwai-min and the late Lo Man-fei, Cloud Gate 2 has quickly grown to become one of Taiwan’s foremost junior contemporary dance companies featuring some of the country’s most talented up … Continue reading [Preview] Huayi Festival 2017: Cloud Gate 2 – A Triple Bill

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