Category: Theatres

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Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

Happy 15th birthday to Esplanade! Titled #mydurian for the endearing nickname many Singaporeans have given it due to its similarities to the iconic King of Fruits, the twin durians of Singapore have played host to over 37,000 local and international art performances and exhibitions since it first opened in 2002, establishing itself as a major regional arts venue and attracting over 92 million visitors. The … Continue reading Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This October, come witness the power of song and opera come alive when one of the oldest and most successful choirs from Europe comes down to the Esplanade for two nights only to present a selection of enchanting works from their incredibly wide repertoire! The Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir hails from Norway, and represent a tradition of male choristers dating as far back as 900 … Continue reading Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

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Review: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris

Are you ready to go Crazy? Parisian cabaret extraordinaires Crazy Horse Paris returns to town after an absence of ten years to set stages ablaze once again with their elegant, classy dances that can only be described as pure art. Base Entertainment Asia and the production team have done an amazing job of transforming the Grand Theatre at Marina Bay Sands into an intimate, cabaret style … Continue reading Review: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris

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Review: Romeo & Juliet by The Stuttgart Ballet

If there’s one performance that’s bound to make you believe in eternal love, it’s Romeo and Juliet. And what better way to experience the timeless story of star crossed lovers than with the Stuttgart Ballet’s production of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet? John Cranko was artistic director of the Stuttgart Ballet when he choreographed what is now considered the definitive ballet version of the Bard’s tragic … Continue reading Review: Romeo & Juliet by The Stuttgart Ballet

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Review: Forever Young by Sing’theatre

  If you think there’s nothing to look forward to but retirement and CPF after becoming a senior citizen, think again, as Sing’theatre presents their 10th anniversary production this October – an all new, localized version of Erik Gedeon’s Forever Young. The jukebox musical has gained cult status in several European countries, and is described by Gedeon himself as a form of “song drama”, where appropriately … Continue reading Review: Forever Young by Sing’theatre

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Arts, Cabaret, Dance with Me, Mastercard Theatres, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Top Notch Cabaret Crazy Horse Paris Gallops Into Singapore This Week

One of the finest Parisian cabaret acts rolls into town this week; if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, well…what are you waiting for? Brought in by Base Entertainment Asia to Singapore on the first leg of their Asian tour, Crazy Horse Paris has an esteemed history of over 50 years of coming up with the slickest, sexiest choreography to grace the stage, with impeccably … Continue reading Top Notch Cabaret Crazy Horse Paris Gallops Into Singapore This Week

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72-13, Arts, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Theatreworks

Review: Off Kilter by Ramesh Meyyappan (Presented by Theatreworks)

Mental illness has long been the subject of fascination in theatre. From depression to obsession, theatremakers have consistently been attempting to find the best way to sensitively represent mental issues onstage. Perhaps then, Ramesh Meyyappan has stumbled upon something truly special in attempting to weave in an element of (dark) comedy and his signature style of physical theatre to give the issue a new, accessible … Continue reading Review: Off Kilter by Ramesh Meyyappan (Presented by Theatreworks)

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Esplanade Annexe Studio, Esplanade Recital Studio, Esplanade Theatre Studio, M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018, NAFA Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018 – Let’s Walk

Announcing the full lineup of work at the Esplanade Annexe Studio on Tuesday, the 14th M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF) has taken on an all new thematic concept as it moves into 2018. While the past 13 editions have used titles surrounding the concept of “Art & ___”, from next year on, M1SFF will be using themes inspired by iconic works from local artists, starting … Continue reading Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018 – Let’s Walk

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Preview: Medea by Cake Theatrical Productions

Cake is no stranger to adapting famous, tragic Greek figures; just last year they produced the award-winning, all-star production of Electra, which starred Edith Podesta as the eponymous heroine. It’s no wonder then that they’ll be continuing their winning streak and adapting a different Greek heroine this time – the doomed sorceress Medea. The figure of Medea has been adapted countless times in theatre, most famously by Greek … Continue reading Preview: Medea by Cake Theatrical Productions

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Preview: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

Ever had anxiety over the strangest of things, whether it’s wondering if you left the door locked when you leave the house or if you’d just washed your hands? Well, perhaps you might find a kindred spirit in one fine feathered friend, coming your way this October. The Singapore Repertory Theatre wraps up their 2017 season with an all new musical adaptation of Chicken Little, the folk … Continue reading Preview: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

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