Category: Theatres

Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Huayi Festival 2021 opens with lion dance and DRUM FENG at Waterfront Theatre

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s 19th edition of Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts opened on the eighth day of Chinese New Year this evening with a lively, breath-taking lion dance performance by award-winning Yiwei Athletic Association, followed by an energetic percussion presentation by DRUM FENG at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Running from 19th Feb to 14th Mar 2021, Huayi invites audiences into these artists’ worlds and … Continue reading Huayi Festival 2021 opens with lion dance and DRUM FENG at Waterfront Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: March On by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Even in a pandemic, there’s always time for the arts – even for the little ones! This March holidays, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is launching a brand new annual festival for children with March On, presenting arts experiences spanning music, theatre and dance for children below 12 and their families to participate in. Not only does the programme focus on the arts alone; … Continue reading Preview: March On by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Preview, Substation

Preview: SeptFest – In The Margins by The Substation

The Substation’s annual arts festival, SeptFest, which commemorates its founding on 16th September, returns for its 22nd edition from 4th to 28th March 2021 after a 6-year hiatus. Helmed by Co-Artistic Director of The Substation, Raka Maitra, the festival will feature 20 artists and 13 programmes across four weeks. A smaller-scaled format of the festival, SeptFest Fringe was held last September, where a series of … Continue reading Preview: SeptFest – In The Margins by The Substation

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

Pride and politics. It’s hard to imagine that a Greek play from 429 BC would have any relevance in modern day Singapore, but as Nine Years Theatre has shown time and again, there is good reason why the classics are still read even today. Directed and adapted by Cherilyn Woo (and translated to Mandarin by Huang Suhuai), Nine Years Theare (NYT) opens their 2021 season … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: The Studios 2021 – Press Play by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

After their 2020 programmes were cancelled or presented online due to the circuit breaker measures, the Esplanade’s annual The Studios season is making a comeback this April. Themed Press Play, The Studios 2021 is all about moving forward, no longer being afraid to plan ahead after the devastating uncertainty that plagued 2020, with two shows that were ‘paused’ and originally set to premiere in 2020 ready to … Continue reading Preview: The Studios 2021 – Press Play by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: Model Citizens (2021) by The Necessary Stage

11 years after its debut, Model Citizens is set to return to The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) Black Box from March to April 2021. The restaging of Haresh Sharma’s multi-faceted play marks the last show slated to happen at TNS’ home—situated within Marine Parade Community Building—for the last two decades before the homegrown theatre company moves out in August this year. Directed by Alvin Tan, the … Continue reading Preview: Model Citizens (2021) by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore

Review: SIDES 2020 by Frontier Danceland

Dance films provide a closer look at the human psyche and its effects. Owing to its abstract nature, dance has been the art form that has most benefitted from transitioning to film during the pandemic. With Sides 2020, Frontier Danceland continues their exploration of the medium, with two brand new works recorded on film by Koo Chia Meng and streamed online, not only showcasing strong ensemble work … Continue reading Review: SIDES 2020 by Frontier Danceland

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics

3 things are certain in life.Death, taxes and a family chat group on WhatsApp.What’s your family chat group like?Ever wondered what other family chat groups are like? You may have experienced countless plays on Zoom, but have you ever experienced a play entirely on WhatsApp? Hatch Theatrics is here to change that, with Keturunan Ruminah (Ruminah’s Family), giving you the rare opportunity to sit in … Continue reading Preview: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore

Review: XITY by RAW Moves

A closer look at the relationship we share with the city we live in. Amidst our bustling lives in a metropolitan city, perhaps we spend far too little time thinking about our relationship with it. Dancer Matthew Goh however, has taken inspiration from this idea, not only as reflection, but as an entire project where he transforms our responses to our urban environment into movement. … Continue reading Review: XITY by RAW Moves

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

Since their inception in 2012, Singapore’s Nine Years Theatre (NYT) has carved out a name for itself performing classic international works adapted in Mandarin. From Yeng Pway Ngon’s Art Studio (Singapore) to Shakespeare’s King Lear (UK), Nine Years Theatre has tackled works from one end of the world to another, often adding their own spin to each production, and well-supported by their core ensemble at the heart of … Continue reading Preview: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

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