Category: Theatres

Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

The Banter: An Interview with the cast of SRT’s Tuesdays with Morrie

With the restrictive circuit breaker measures, it’s been far too long since members of the public have been allowed to step into a theatre. But this November, Singapore Repertory Theatre is set to be among the first to begin public performances once again, with their production of Tuesdays with Morrie, their first performance in the KC Arts Centre in seven months. Based off Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with the cast of SRT’s Tuesdays with Morrie

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Wild Rice reopens theatre this November with An Actress Prepares

The arts scene finally seems to be getting back some semblance of normalcy, with Singapore Repertory Theatre having announced a live performance of Tuesdays With Morrie, and now, Wild Rice following suit with one-woman show An Actress Prepares.  Written by Alfian Sa’at and performed by acclaimed actress Siti Khalijah Zainal, An Actress Prepares will be the first show to play to live audiences in The Ngee Ann … Continue reading Wild Rice reopens theatre this November with An Actress Prepares

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Preview: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Miss being in the theatre like we do? Good news: it won’t be very long before you’ll be able to attend a public theatre performance once again, with Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) making a triumphant return this November. After being closed for seven months, SRT’s upcoming performance of Tuesdays with Morrie will mark it as one of the first theatres to re-open for live performances … Continue reading Preview: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Idomeneo Refracted by The Opera People

The last time we watched The Opera People was in March, prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. But not even a pandemic can stop the arts, as they’re back, this time with the first ever film opera made in Singapore and the Singapore premiere of Mozart’s Idomeneo. In the film, watch as the spirits of five characters gather in an empty theatre, drawn to a ghost light. In … Continue reading Preview: Idomeneo Refracted by The Opera People

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay turns 18 this October

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre, turns 18 on 12th Oct 2020. Since its opening in 2002, the centre has presented more than 49,000 performances and activities, drawing an audience of 32 million patrons and 112 million visitors. Following the pilot trial performances with live audiences which took place at several arts venues in Singapore including Esplanade in September, the … Continue reading Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay turns 18 this October

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

Dance With Me: da:ns Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Preview)

Even with a pandemic that’s affected rehearsals, performances and international guests, as one of their major festivals each year, the Esplanade would be remiss not to put on a version of their annual da:ns Festival this October, as it once again brings a spectrum of dance forms and world-renowned performers to the stage – digitally. The Intervention of Loneliness (Lockdown Edition) In rethinking and reorganising … Continue reading Dance With Me: da:ns Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Preview)

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Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

ANDSOFORTH, Asia’s largest immersive theatre company may have had their wings temporarily clipped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with their latest show Around The World In 80 Days postponed from its original planned date earlier this year, but not all is lost. Still maintaining most of their original set and ideas, they’ve reimagined and repurposed it as an all-new Book Analysis Workshop from October to December! But … Continue reading Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

October is a very special time for kids – after all, it’s when Children’s Day happens! To celebrate, regardless of the performance restrictions in place, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is bringing back their annual Octoburst! children’s festival for a series of free-to-access digital programmes from 5th to 18th October 2020. Whether you’re in school, at home or even if you’re not in Singapore, Octoburst! … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

Following their Wright Stuff playwright mentorship programme, local theatre company Toy Factory Productions Ltd  is ready to mould and shape the directors of tomorrow, with artistic director Goh Boon Teck having selected Andy Pang as the first mentee under their new director-mentorship programme, Direct Entry. Designed specifically to spearhead the visions of bright young theatre directors, and sharpen their creative eye for the stage, the … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Review: From Here On by Singapore Dance Theatre

Series of four pas de deux reflects the state of the arts and gives us hope that live performances will be back in full before long.  Considering it’s been so long since theatres and performance venues shuttered, it feels like nothing short of a miracle that we were sitting in a theatre again on Wednesday evening. But no doubt, there was still something off about … Continue reading Review: From Here On by Singapore Dance Theatre

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