Guards at the Taj: An Interview with Jo Kukathas, Brian Gothong Tan and Jay Saighal
Ending off their 2018 season on a high, audiences can look forward to the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT)’s Singapore premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj. Winning the 2016 Obie Award for Best New American Play, the wickedly dark Guards at the Taj is set in 1648, where two low-level imperial guards are standing guard the night before the Taj Mahal is revealed. Breaking the silence, one can … Continue reading Guards at the Taj: An Interview with Jo Kukathas, Brian Gothong Tan and Jay Saighal
Neon Lights 2018: Neon Arts Programme Announced
As Neon Lights returns for its third edition at Fort Canning Park this November, the festival will go beyond simply music acts to also present an eclectic lineup of immersive immersive arts activities and experiences. Festivalgoers can look forward to a slew of arts programmes, workshops, live art and projections from internationally renowned artistes, including Justin Shoulder’s ‘Fantastic Creatures’ and Berlin Short Film Festival award nominee Empyreal’s mesmerising … Continue reading Neon Lights 2018: Neon Arts Programme Announced
Great Eastern Woman’s Run 2018: Celebrating Another Milestone of Healthier and Better Living
Despite the early morning showers, last Sunday saw an amazing turnout for the 2018 Great Eastern Women’s Run, welcoming over 14,500 women of all ages as they braved the weather at the iconic Singapore Sports Hub, celebrating a shared commitment to leading an active lifestyle. Marking its 13th year, the Run continued to unify women in health and fitness, as runners enjoyed a picturesque view through a new … Continue reading Great Eastern Woman’s Run 2018: Celebrating Another Milestone of Healthier and Better Living
Review: Because it’s Fun by The Fool Theatre
Bullying comes in all forms, and at times, in the most surprising of ways. Far too often, it is children and teenagers who are crueler than adults, not realising the extent of their actions done ‘because it’s fun’. New theatre company The Fool Theatre (TFT) debuts onto our local scene with a brand new, original play that tackles precisely this issue, as the dangers and … Continue reading Review: Because it’s Fun by The Fool Theatre
Review: Invisible Habitudes by T.H.E Dance Company (da:ns Festival 2018)
Exploring interpersonal relationships through the most primal facets of the human condition and intense choreography. While often associated with free performances, for da:ns Festival 2018, T.H.E Dance Company has premiered the very first full-length ticketed dance performance at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, beautifully set against the backdrop of the Marina Bay skyline. Choreographed by T.H.E artistic director Kuik Swee Boon, Invisible Habitudes’ creation was born from T.H.E’s methodology of “hollow … Continue reading Review: Invisible Habitudes by T.H.E Dance Company (da:ns Festival 2018)
Archifest 2018 Ends With Over 150,000 Visitors Revelling In The Art Of Design For Life
Archifest 2018 drew to a close last week, with a closing party at Millenia Walk. The two-weekend long annual festival, celebrating architecture and the built environment, took place from 28th September to 10th October and welcomed over 150,000 visitors. Over the course of the festival, visitors participated in activities island-wide, from architectural tours, workshops, symposiums and exhibitions, all surrounding the theme of “Design for Life” This … Continue reading Archifest 2018 Ends With Over 150,000 Visitors Revelling In The Art Of Design For Life
National Museum of Singapore Celebrates 131st Anniversary with Weekend of Fun Activities
Way back on a fateful Wednesday, specifically, 12th October 1887 at 5pm, the 14th Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Frederick Weld, ceremoniously opened the Raffles Library and Museum at Stamford Road. What was once a humble effort to spur intellectual inquiry in the region has since grown into a massive institution, outliving the Japanese Occupation and transforming into a sociohistory and cultural institution beloved by many, … Continue reading National Museum of Singapore Celebrates 131st Anniversary with Weekend of Fun Activities
The Fool Theatre’s Because it’s Fun: An Interview with Director Xavier Kang and Actress Audrey Luo
The Fool Theatre (TFT) is the newest company on the block to join our ever growing local arts scene. Founded by Xavier Kang and Tung Ka Wai, TFT debuts this weekend with their inaugural production – an original script titled Because Its Fun! Written by Tung Ka Wai, Because Its Fun is set in a local school, and deals with themes of bullying as a teacher deals … Continue reading The Fool Theatre’s Because it’s Fun: An Interview with Director Xavier Kang and Actress Audrey Luo
Preview: Painted Skin – An Opera in Concert by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra
SHANGHAI – Together with the Shanghai International Arts Festival and Singapore Huayi Festival, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) has jointly commissioned the creation of a brand new Chinese Opera set to premiere at the 2018 edition of the Shanghai International Arts Festival, in conjunction with China’s Major Performing Arts Group (MPAG). Titled Painted Skin – An Opera in Concert, the opera takes inspiration from Pu Songling’s Chinese classic Strange Tales of Liao … Continue reading Preview: Painted Skin – An Opera in Concert by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra
“It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK
It’s not giving up when it’s a losing game I don’t want it, don’t even miss it I’ll let it go if everything must change I can afford it, don’t even miss it anymore – Charlie Lim, Zero-Sum It’s been three long years since the release of Charlie Lim’s last album Time/Space. But in that time, the local music darling has been nothing but busy … Continue reading “It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK
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