Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T

Recently announced as the new Deputy Artistic Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), Daniel Jenkins has a busy year ahead of him. Not only will he be learning the ropes of what it takes to steer the company towards the future, he’s also heavily involved in planning the upcoming season, casting, scheduling, directing and producing a couple of shows, and even taking on a … Continue reading Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T

Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is no stranger to unusual theatrical presentations, with productions such as Ghost Light (2020) and Caught (2019). This April, they’re breaking the mould once again, with C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a live theatre experience like no other. Originally staged in France with sold-out performances, this ground breaking, life-affirming promenade theatre production now comes to Singapore. Members of the audience, armed with headphones and a … Continue reading Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Passionate cast breathes life into Victor Hugo’s classic. Receiving dozens of adaptations since it was first written in 1831, French novelist Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris (better known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) has endured the test of time, and emerged as one of the most recognizable stories surrounding the iconic cathedral and its place in literary canon. Nothing could have prepared the world for … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment, in collaboration with Double Confirm Productions & Civic District Alliance (CDA), present Time Heist: Civic District, Singapore’s first outdoor treasure hunt meets virtual theatre and gameplay in the city, featuring the five arts & culture icons of the Civic District. Combining treasure hunt mechanics with multi-disciplinary storytelling, the adventure presents the rich stories and historic architecture of Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – … Continue reading Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment

★★★☆☆ Review: Gallery of Secrets – The Lost Lily by The Theatre Practice and National Gallery Singapore

Fiendishly convoluted mystery makes this a real treasure for puzzle diehards. Following their first venture into digital theatre with The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets in 2021, The Theatre Practice (Practice) has furthered their exploration with new hybrid mystery meets treasure hunt Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily. Co-produced with National Gallery Singapore, Gallery of Secrets is helmed by the same creative team … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Gallery of Secrets – The Lost Lily by The Theatre Practice and National Gallery Singapore

Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale

Approaching the Pavilion entrance, one steps between what appears to be sheets of paper holding us within its folds, much like the enveloping that occurs in the act of reading. Entering the hanging paper maze, its layers unfold to reveal not only the architecture of a book, but also Shubigi Rao’s journey of discovery into the world of stories centred around books, for hundreds of … Continue reading Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale

An Easy Guide To Understanding The History Of Chess

Chess has a long history, spanning decades and centuries! Chess is well-known across the world and is played by a large number of people, yet its origins and roots are unclear and hotly debated. Starting with controversy over where it came from and concluding with when chess began, there is a range of tales, anecdotes, and simple guesses. As a result, here is an article … Continue reading An Easy Guide To Understanding The History Of Chess

Review: Carnival of the Animals by CIRCA and Base Entertainment Asia

Imaginary menagerie set to Camille Saint-Saëns. In the public imagination, beyond clowns and death-defying acrobatic acts, circuses are often associated with images of tamed animals performing incredible tricks, from dancing horses to ferocious lions. But in a modern day setting, these types of circuses are now all but gone. How then can we still recreate that sense of wonder with ethics in mind? Acclaimed Australian … Continue reading Review: Carnival of the Animals by CIRCA and Base Entertainment Asia

Arts of Hong Kong 2022: M.U.D. – Movement UnDefined 2022 by City Contemporary Dance Theatre

Co-presented by City Contemporary Dance Theatre (CCDC) and Hong Kong Arts Centre, M.U.D. – Movement UnDefined is a new creative and research platform. For more than two months, the artists have been keeping in touch with the audience through the Creative Journal and the showcase, which share their findings in the stages of creative research and reveal their sparks of inspirations. The M.U.D. Creative Journal is now available on City Contemporary Dance … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: M.U.D. – Movement UnDefined 2022 by City Contemporary Dance Theatre

Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert

One of the best known and most accomplished string quartets in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s T’ang Quartet is marking its third decade with the first concert this year on 22nd April at Victoria Concert Hall. Classical music enthusiasts and fans of the Quartet have much to look forward to. The award-winning ensemble – also Quartet-in-Residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music – will begin … Continue reading Music Is: Humble Beginnings – T’ang Quartet at 30 concert