Preview: Happy Chinese New Year Concert 2019 by Ding Yi Music Company
Ding Yi Music Company returns this February, opening their 2019 season with their annual Happy Chinese New Year concert! Playing at the China Cultural Centre Theatre once again, this year’s edition of the festive places a stronger focus on Singaporean talent and composers, Happy Chinese New Year Concert 2019 will feature a repertoire of favourite Mandopop and classic Chinese music, from Liu Chang’s Rippling Brook Capriccio《小河淌水随想曲》to … Continue reading Preview: Happy Chinese New Year Concert 2019 by Ding Yi Music Company
Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2019
There’s already plenty to get excited about for the 2019’s arts season! Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay, has launched their 2019 Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts lineup, and we couldn’t be more excited for this 17th edition. Taking place from 15th to 24th February 2019, Huayi 2019 builds on the success of last year’s five new commissioned works, working together with both local … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2019
Preview: 过年 The Nutcracker by The National Ballet of China
While primarily known as a Christmas ballet, you can expect the 2018 Yuletide spirit to carry on well into 2019 with the arrival of The National Ballet of China’s production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker in January this year. Presented by MyChinaChannel, 过年 The Nutcracker performs in Singapore for the very first time at the Esplanade Theatre from 18th to 20th January 2019, and plays as part of the company’s 60th … Continue reading Preview: 过年 The Nutcracker by The National Ballet of China
‘Cause you’re all I need: Lukas Graham Singapore Showcase
At 30 years old, Danish singer Lukas Forchhammer is a proud husband, father of one, the successful frontman of Lukas Graham and overall, should be very happy. It’s hard to glean that from most of his songs however, as many of them tend to feature melancholic lyrics, with themes ranging from grief to nostalgia for a time gone by. Arriving in Singapore last Friday after … Continue reading ‘Cause you’re all I need: Lukas Graham Singapore Showcase
In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)
A moving portrayal of Howards End seen through the lens of a 21st century queer narrative. LONDON – For the generation of gay men who came after the AIDs crisis of the 1990s, how could they even begin to understand the horror of what those who came before them went through? Directed by Stephen Daldry, Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance opens on a similar note, asking not how to … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)
Preview: VCH Organ Series – Thomas Trotter – Arrival, 1819 by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
As part of their VCH Organ Series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents esteemed British virtuoso organist, Thomas Trotter, in an evening recital of organ greats. Playing tunes from Bach’s Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, to Ginastera to Liszt, get set for an evening of celebrating familiar and famous British tunes, including the glittering magnificence of Holst’s Jupiter and the regal grandeur of Elgar’s … Continue reading Preview: VCH Organ Series – Thomas Trotter – Arrival, 1819 by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Preview: The Transition Room by Toy Factory
Besides the announcement of the second part of their theatrical trilogy at SIFA 2019, Toy Factory will be opening their 2019 season with their all new production The Transition Room. Making the bold transition from experimental to mainstage, The Transition Room originated as a dramatized reading held at Toy Factory’s space at NOWplaying@17, and will receive a full theatrical adaptation next February at the Drama Centre Black Box. Directed and … Continue reading Preview: The Transition Room by Toy Factory
Preview: Keepers Red Letter Sale 2019
Love local? Your New Year’s resolutions to spend less might have to take a backseat as KEEPERS returns this weekend with the largest Singapore designer sale! Held at the National Design Centre, the KEEPERS Red Letter Sale is bigger and better than ever before, with over 50 local labels offering up to a 90% discount! This second edition will see more offerings from your favourite … Continue reading Preview: Keepers Red Letter Sale 2019
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)
LONDON – Sister scriptwriters Nicola and Stacey Bland are set to premiere their debut play this February. Based on a true story, Call Me Vicky brings audiences back to Elephant & Castle in 1980s, as Martin and his best friend Debbie are about to head to Soho’s premier drag club – The Golden Girl. But unbeknownst to them, this will be a night that will change Martin’s life … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Michael Pinchbeck, Writer/Director of A Fortunate Man (Preview)
50 years ago, writer John Berger (Ways of Seeing) and Swiss photographer Jean Mohr collaborated on the book A Fortunate Man, a visionary, philosophical tome that meditated on what it means to be a doctor or member of the healthcare professional. Following the life of English country general practitioner John Sassall, a combination of storytelling and photography brings to life his daily routines, his compassions and practice. … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Michael Pinchbeck, Writer/Director of A Fortunate Man (Preview)
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