Somewhere In Time – A Walking Tour Like No Other by The Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) and Theatre Today
Typical tours simply feature a single tour guide, and a group of tourists following obediently after. As a result, the level of interactivity becomes limited, and can feel very on-directional. But this year, that’s about to change, as The Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) and Theatre Today present Somewhere In Time – A Walking Tour Like No Other. As an original interactive walking tour, tour … Continue reading Somewhere In Time – A Walking Tour Like No Other by The Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) and Theatre Today
Esplanade goes big on accessibility with new schemes and initiatives
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is raking their accessibility and social inclusion efforts further, by becoming Singapore’s first Dementia-Friendly Arts Venue and a Dementia Go-To Point. In addition, a new ticket concession scheme for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will be implemented for all Esplanade Presents programmes launched from December 2021. Said Ms Yvonne Tham, CEO, The Esplanade Co Ltd, “Being a centre for everyone … Continue reading Esplanade goes big on accessibility with new schemes and initiatives
Art What!: Restless Topographies at 136 GOETHE LAB
Goethe-Institut Singapore has launched the second project at 136 GOETHE LAB – the ongoing research project Restless Topographies by Zarina Muhammad, Joel Tan, and Zachary Chan. Their research centres around environmental and ecological histories of Singapore, in particular, colonial-era terraforming and land-use policies which have determined the violent reshaping of the island’s coastlines and other endemic geographies of the landscape, such as mangroves, forests, and … Continue reading Art What!: Restless Topographies at 136 GOETHE LAB
Arts of Hong Kong 2022: The 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2022 announces programme
The Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) has announced its programme for its 50th edition, taking place in February and March 2022, with the return of live in-venue performances as well as online programmes, alongside diverse PLUS, outreach and education events. The 50th HKAF officially opens on 25th February 2022 at the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: The 50th Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2022 announces programme
Hong Kong 2022: Hong Kong Welcomes 2022 with First-Ever Arts Spectacular at Victoria Harbour
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour promises to offer an electrifying experience this New Year’s Eve, with a three-part countdown spectacular presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) that brings Hong Kong’s thriving art scene right to the global centre stage. The newly opened M+ will amplify the brilliant lights around Victoria Harbour as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture … Continue reading Hong Kong 2022: Hong Kong Welcomes 2022 with First-Ever Arts Spectacular at Victoria Harbour
Preview: Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic by Base Entertainment Asia
Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. You’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody at the cinemas, now see it all come alive on stage and in concert, with big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes…with the ‘live’ experience in Singapore. Produced by Showtime Australia … Continue reading Preview: Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic by Base Entertainment Asia
Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Fiddler on the Roof by HKRep
HONG KONG – Winner of nine Tony awards (including Best Musical) during its initial run, Fiddler on the Roof will soon grace the Hong Kong stage, as produced by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. Produced many times all over the world, this musical’s popular golden melodies enliven bustling and joyful scenes, yet the story touches upon such themes as tradition in the face of new challenges, reinforcing the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Fiddler on the Roof by HKRep
Music Is: What The Bach!? at the Esplande Annexe Studio
Who said classical music was a snoozefest? Red Dot Baroque members Leslie Tan, Brenda Koh and Placida Ho, and director Bright Ong are here to change that, with their brand new production What The Bach!? Playing at the end of December and into the New Year at the Esplanade Annexe Studio, What The Bach!? brings together classical music performance and theatre to craft an experimental … Continue reading Music Is: What The Bach!? at the Esplande Annexe Studio
Review: Boom Boom Room Live
Reviving the glory days of Singapore’s cabaret scene. If there’s one thing to be said about the Boom Boom Room, it’s that it lived up to its name – loud, proud and unabashed about giving audiences a good time. And amidst the dark reality we’re all living through right now, it’s exactly the kind of energy we need once again. While the original Boom Boom … Continue reading Review: Boom Boom Room Live
Music Is: Start 2022 on a high note with SSO
Setting the stage for another year of enthralling performances, Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) maintains its musical momentum by delivering its characteristic zest of music with outstanding programmes. Chief Conductor Hans Graf will take the helm to orchestrate the Singapore debut of Romanian-born German pianist Herbert Schuch as well as the concert that sees the return of highly accomplished young Chinese violinist He Ziyu. During January and February, the SSO will also premiere online concerts that are … Continue reading Music Is: Start 2022 on a high note with SSO
