The Studios 2019: My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS) (English Version) by Neo Kim Seng (Review)
Return to Neo Pee Teck Lane. Neo Kim Seng’s My Grandfather’s Road is back, this time as part of the Esplanade’s 2019 season of The Studios. While overall following the same plot and arc as the last time we watched it. Now taking place in the Esplanade Theatre Studio, our experience begins even before we step into the performance space, where Kim Seng has set up … Continue reading The Studios 2019: My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS) (English Version) by Neo Kim Seng (Review)
Shanghai Nights: Sleep No More《不眠之夜》by Punchdrunk International and SMG Live (Review)
The definitive immersive theatre experience deserves its success and all the accolades. SHANGHAI, CHINA – How does one even begin to describe what is already one of the best immersive theatre productions in existence? After enjoying immense success across London and New York, Punchdrunk made a journey to the East to bring Sleep No More to Shanghai, certainly, the kind of theatre that heralded nothing China had ever … Continue reading Shanghai Nights: Sleep No More《不眠之夜》by Punchdrunk International and SMG Live (Review)
Films From National Youth Film Awards 2018 To Be Screened at Shilin Night Market
While this weekend and next’s Shilin Night Market at the Singapore Turf Club might get your stomach grumbling, but stick around a little and you might just encounter a little more arts than you expected, with a lineup of film screenings from the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). A selection of NYFA 2018 short films will be screened each night at 7pm, some of which have … Continue reading Films From National Youth Film Awards 2018 To Be Screened at Shilin Night Market
Asia Music Wonderland: Skechers Sundown Festival Is Back For Its 2019 Edition Over the Easter Weekend
The Skechers Sundown Festival, Asia’s definitive music and arts festival, is opening its doors to the public tonight, and all through the weekend! Back in Singapore for its 10th edition, the biggest edition yet, the festival will feature over 50 artistes from 11 countries (China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam). Organised by Red Spade Entertainment and presented by … Continue reading Asia Music Wonderland: Skechers Sundown Festival Is Back For Its 2019 Edition Over the Easter Weekend
Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced its 2019/20 lineup of concerts of both familiar and new music, featuring 32 artist debuts, new Singaporean works, and violinist Rachel Barton Pine as SSO Artist-in-Residence. Other highlights of the season to look forward to include the launch of a brand new season pass for fans and frequent concert goers. Says Singapore Symphony Group CEO Chng Hak-Peng: “The … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season
Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)
BRIGHTON – The horses are saddled, the guns are slung and the chaps are ready. This May, the Aussie kings of narrative circus, Head First Acrobats will ride into town for the 2019 Brighton Fringe with an all-new acrobatic adventure. Railed is a Western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and comic capers of the creators of the smash hit Elixir … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)
Review: Battlefield Lens Photographers of Indochina Wars 1950-1975
For the first time in Singapore, 80 vintage photographs taken during the wars in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are currently on exhibit at the Selegie Arts Centre. The installation entitled “Battlefield Lens Photographers of Indochina Wars 1950-1975”, features the private collection of American-born Vietnam War veteran, Judd Kinne. Kinne was a United States Marine Corps infantry officer in South Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. After … Continue reading Review: Battlefield Lens Photographers of Indochina Wars 1950-1975
Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings Returns For A Second Run This June, Public Ticket Sales Launch Today
Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings was straight up one of our favourite productions of 2018, impressing us with its unusual staging style as audience members were taken on an immersive tour through the eponymous district, and winning Best Immersive Theatre Production and Best Ensemble at our inaugural Bakchormeeboy Theatre Awards. Conceptualized and scripted by Koh Hui Ling and Jean Tay, the production was a surprise at every … Continue reading Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings Returns For A Second Run This June, Public Ticket Sales Launch Today
Preview: The Inaugural Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas
For one weekend this April, get ready for the very first Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas. Taking place at both the Victoria Theatre and The Arts House, watch as the festival unites iconic Indian artists and thinkers to Singapore for a weekend of debate and dialogue, celebrating the rich and expansive tradition of Indian literature, dance, design, cuisine, architecture, faith, and diplomacy. Supported by Arts House … Continue reading Preview: The Inaugural Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas
Preview: Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate《龙牙门重现》by Dance Ensemble Singapore
Taking place this weekend, Dance Ensemble Singapore, in collaboration with Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts presents Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate, a brand new work commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. At a media preview, we took a closer look as to what to expect from the multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary dance performance set to premiere this Saturday. Created with the bicentennial anniversary in mind, Whispers From … Continue reading Preview: Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate《龙牙门重现》by Dance Ensemble Singapore
