Preview: The Glass Menagerie by Pangdemonium!
Originally slated to be presented as part of their 2020 season, local theatre company Pangdemonium is kicking off their 2022 season with a production of beloved American play The Glass Menagerie, catapulting playwright Tennessee Williams from obscurity to fame, and a titan of 20th century drama. Originally performed in 1944, The Glass Menagerie is considered a ‘memory play’, where the lead character narrates the events … Continue reading Preview: The Glass Menagerie by Pangdemonium!
Preview: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Commemorates its 70th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebratory Programme
This February, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy (BAA) commemorates its 70th Anniversary with year-long festivities that will showcase its legacy. Running from February to November, the programme features a diverse lineup of close to 20 captivating performances and exhibitions that will honour the Academy’s achievements, as well as give back to the industry through mentorships and collaborations. “This celebration is about the Art; one that migrated here … Continue reading Preview: Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Commemorates its 70th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebratory Programme
Shubigi Rao’s Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book to be presented at Venice Biennale 2022
The National Arts Council Singapore (NAC) has announced the presentation of Pulp III: A Short Biography of the Banished Book at the Singapore Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte 2022). The exhibition is conceived by Shubigi Rao, in collaboration with curator Ute Meta Bauer, who together form the first-ever women-led team to represent Singapore at Biennale Arte … Continue reading Shubigi Rao’s Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book to be presented at Venice Biennale 2022
Whispers Auction boosts funds for Rolls-Royce’s House Charity
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has boosted its fundraising efforts on behalf of its House Charity for this year through a private auction held through Whispers, the marque’s exclusive private-members club, held between 20th to 23rd December. Participants used the Whispers app to place sealed bids for an original painting by emerging contemporary British artist Laurence M White, commissioned for the opening of Rolls-Royce’s flagship London premises … Continue reading Whispers Auction boosts funds for Rolls-Royce’s House Charity
Art What!: Attack on Titan – The Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
If it’s one anime series that has broken into the mainstream and seen huge success in recent years, it’s Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyoujin). Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans live in a walled off city, constantly in fear of giant grotesque ‘titans’ invading and consuming them, the series has won praise for its storytelling, arresting visuals, and unforgettable characters. Of course, like … Continue reading Art What!: Attack on Titan – The Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
Museum Musings: Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the making at the Asian Civilisations Museum
In collaboration with local Peranakan communities, ACM presents a special throwback to the Peranakan Museum’s past and snippets of Peranakan art and culture with Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making, a pop-up exhibition held at ACM’s Contemporary Gallery. The display represents the museum’s commitment to working with the diverse Peranakan communities to broaden the public’s understanding of this vibrant living culture. It also … Continue reading Museum Musings: Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the making at the Asian Civilisations Museum
Art What!: The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square
As the world grows increasingly chaotic, there are times when one would prefer to simply let go of all the pressures and anxieties of life, and calm down. That’s something members of the public can find at The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square, Chinatown. Produced and curated by Singaporean curator and exhibition-maker John Z.W. Tung, the new site-specific art commission features work … Continue reading Art What!: The Gathering: 千岁宫 (Qiānsuì gōng) at Kreta Ayer Square
★★★★★ Review: Between You and Me 你我之间 by Nine Years Theatre
Family secrets come to light in a brilliant, heartfelt drama from Nine Years Theatre. Every family has its share of skeletons in the closet, some so dark, it’s better to keep them hidden than come clean. But as with all secrets, the longer you hold on to it, the harder it becomes to hold down, with questions and hints that rise to the surface over … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Between You and Me 你我之间 by Nine Years Theatre
Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)
A meandering walk that’s less tour than it is video. With the introduction of the STB-NAC Performing Arts Tours Pilot Grant, a multitude of arts companies have ventured into the realm of local tours, reimagining them with a theatrical twist and putting their own spin on the experience. The latest of these to emerge is DOIT.SG and ‘secret experience’ company Secretive Thing‘s re:walk Telok Ayer, which, … Continue reading Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)
★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players
Combating darkness by finding joy in the little things. In world that’s constantly beset by bad news, it never hurts to have an occasional reminder of all there is to be thankful for in life. And with Oliver Chong’s Mandarin adaptation of Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, gratitude and happiness become more important than ever, as they become a means of survival when tragedy strikes. … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players
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