Art What!: Look Left Look Right – Historical Signage at Tai Kwun (Hong Kong)
HONG KONG – With signage everywhere, from bathroom doors to shopping malls, one thinks about how important they are in our daily lives, in communicating a message to us in as simple and attractive a way as possible. With that in mind, Tai Kwun has announced a brand new exhibition, Look Left Look Right: Historical Signage, which runs from 24th June to 13th September. Upon decommissioning … Continue reading Art What!: Look Left Look Right – Historical Signage at Tai Kwun (Hong Kong)
Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021
LONDON – The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s blockbuster novel that captivated the world, is to become an epic stage thriller. It will make its World Premiere on a UK Tour in 2021, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Saturday 3rd April 2021, and touring throughout the year. The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021
In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)
LONDON – The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced rescheduled performance dates for the multi award-winning smash hit musical at the London Coliseum. The production will now begin performances on Thursday 22nd April 2021 and play a strictly limited 19-week season to Sunday 29th August. The production will star Michael Ball, who returns to his legendary, Olivier Award winning role of Edna Turnblad, alongside one of the UK’s greatest … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)
Arts of the UK 2020: HighTide’s Lighthouse Programme excels as it supports freelance artists in lockdown
LONDON – In these uncertain times, HighTide, as an artist-led National Portfolio organisation, are committed to supporting artists and have already engaged with over 150 artists through their Lighthouse Programme. Over the last three months, 53% of the company’s expenditure (excluding staffing) has gone towards the creative fees of the 30 freelance staff engaged during the lockdown period, 32% of these being artists of colour. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: HighTide’s Lighthouse Programme excels as it supports freelance artists in lockdown
The Arts House Returns With Even More Write From Home Workshops
Back in May, the Arts House stayed true to its title as Singapore’s literary arts centre by conducting the Write From Home Workshops to keep the writing community connected in spite of being physically apart. After seeing success with its first round, they’re back with even more workshops this July to keep the momentum going. A total of six workshops will be presented this July. … Continue reading The Arts House Returns With Even More Write From Home Workshops
The Necessary Stage launches the TNS Devising Platform
In an effort to consolidate and boost its skills development and creative exploration programmes, The Necessary Stage (TNS) will be launching the TNS Devising Platform from July 2020. Over its history, led by Founder and Artistic Director Alvin Tan and Resident Playwright Haresh Sharma, TNS has created numerous training and mentorship programmes including Theatre for Youth Ensemble (1992), Theatre for Seniors (2008), and Playwrights’ Cove … Continue reading The Necessary Stage launches the TNS Devising Platform
SIFA v2.020: Bringing audiences together through music, with new programmes added lineup
Following the unveiling of SIFA v2.020 and SIFA-All-Access platform on 20th May, SIFA v2.020 will be launching more digital programmes in June and July, this time featuring a strong music focus. From its successful pivot towards online programming, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) continues to add more artistic experiences to its line-up. On 24th June, the team launched a video performance by Singapore … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Bringing audiences together through music, with new programmes added lineup
Review: Purⓔ《纯ⓔ》- An Experimental Virtual Performance by T.H.E Dance Company
Finding new ways to connect despite being physically apart. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a slew of restrictions to the arts community, the most prevalent of which is being unable to rehearse or perform within the same physical space. For T.H.E Dance Company, rather than choosing to be daunted by the predicament, they’ve instead managed to find relevance in a work from their past, and … Continue reading Review: Purⓔ《纯ⓔ》- An Experimental Virtual Performance by T.H.E Dance Company
The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival
KUALA LUMPUR – Joe Sidek is best known as the former director of the George Town Festival and Rainforest Fringe Festival, amongst others. But in these unprecedented times, a festival is something that seems impossible to even conceive or plan for, let alone see happen in the near future. With the art world facing its biggest crisis to date, Joe has decided to rally some of … Continue reading The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival
The Banter: Void Deck Games co-founder Raihan Harun discusses RPGs and storytelling through play
For countless millennia, storytellers have captured the attention of audiences, holding them rapt with attention as they pass down tales of old, filled with imagination, drama and wonder. Come 2020, and storytellers still exist, whether weaving their chronicles through the oral tradition, or, in the case of companies such as Void Deck Games, the art of participative play. Set up about 4 years ago, Void … Continue reading The Banter: Void Deck Games co-founder Raihan Harun discusses RPGs and storytelling through play
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