Review: Southernmost – One Table Two Chairs Project Triple Bill presented by Emergency Stairs
After two weeks of devising, open rehearsals, masterclasses and workshops, Emergency Stairs’ inaugural Southernmost experimental theatre festival finally comes to a stunning conclusion with a triple bill. Consisting of three all new works directed by experimental theatre veterans Makoto Sato (Tokyo), Danny Yung (Hong Kong) and of course, Emergency Stairs Artistic Director Liu Xiaoyi (Singapore), the artists presented their final pieces to a public audience … Continue reading Review: Southernmost – One Table Two Chairs Project Triple Bill presented by Emergency Stairs
Review: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra
The word ‘angkat’, in Malay, literally means to ‘carry’. In the context of Teater Ekamatra’s final show of 2017 of the same name, ‘angkat’ specifically refers to the concept of adoptive mothers (or ‘mak angkat’), and attempts to shed a light on these women’s own insecurities and relationships with their adoptive children. Conceptualised by Nabilah Said and written and devised by director Irfan Kasban, along with … Continue reading Review: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra
Preview: Southernmost – 1 Table 2 Chairs Project by Emergency Stairs
New experimental theatre company Emergency Stairs is ending off the year with a bang, having organized the massive, ambitious Southernmost festival, an all new experimental theatre festival that unites the best traditional and contemporary theatre artists from around the region. Southernmost: One Table Two Chairs Project takes its name from the staging convention for traditional Chinese Opera, where the stage is positioned in the South, facing the North … Continue reading Preview: Southernmost – 1 Table 2 Chairs Project by Emergency Stairs
Review: Resolute by Xin Yi Dance Company
In the Xin Yi Dance Company’s latest performance, there’s an intensity to that keeps our eyes completely focused on the stage at all times. Described as a ‘dance drama’, Resolute follows a tale of morality and virtue, as three strangers – a judge, doctor and lawyer meet under trying circumstances, each of them facing their own moral dilemmas and internal demons. An easy to follow storyline with … Continue reading Review: Resolute by Xin Yi Dance Company
Review: Neo Dance HK X Singapore
Contemporary dance, for us, is often a love-hate relationship. There are times where movements are so abstract, they frustrate with their opaque qualities, yet there are times dances are performed with such determination that we simply remain mesmerized by the pure emotions they evoke in us. Belonging to the latter category is Neo Dance HK’s latest triple bill work, Neo Dance HK X Singapore, which played … Continue reading Review: Neo Dance HK X Singapore
London’s Most Unique Theatres
London may be better known for its theatrical performances than any other city on Earth. New York City is the only real competitor that comes to mind, and London has the advantage of being steeped in theatrical history, dating back to William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Even now however the city is full of incredible theatre venues, and hosts some of the best musical and … Continue reading London’s Most Unique Theatres
Review: Sure on the Shining Night
When one thinks of Christmas, music and song undoubtedly come to mind, whether it’s Christmas carollers going door to door, sitting in church listening to the choir, or simply the buzz of Christmas pop as you go about your holiday shopping. The sheer variety of Christmas music through the years then, makes for perfect material for a holiday-themed recital, showcasing some of the most talented … Continue reading Review: Sure on the Shining Night
Keepers: Local Designers Showcase Quality and Creativity At The Singapore Design Centre
Stumped for Christmas gifts? You might want to try heading down to the National Design Centre and checking out Keepers. Started by Carolyn Kan of Carrie K., Keepers is one of the most well-curated shops around dedicated to stocking some of the best local products for a classy crowd. Open daily, stepping into Keepers feels almost like being in an actual museum, with many of the … Continue reading Keepers: Local Designers Showcase Quality and Creativity At The Singapore Design Centre
Review: You Can Reach The Sky – An Immersive Theatrical Experience For Pre-Walking Babies
When was the first time you ever caught an immersive theatre performance? For audiences of You Can Reach The Sky, it was probably their first time, before they’ve even hit the tender age of one. You Can Reach The Sky was conceptualised and created by Ellison Tan and Myra Loke. Both artists had already seen how theatre can be aimed ay young children, having been involved in the … Continue reading Review: You Can Reach The Sky – An Immersive Theatrical Experience For Pre-Walking Babies
Have Yourself A Merry Little Fishmas at the S.E.A. Aquarium
Christmas is about to get a whole lot fishier as the S.E.A. Aquarium rings in a brand new Merry Fishmas this December! Running throughout the entire month of December, Merry Fishmas sees the S.E.A. Aquarium transform into an underwater Christmas wonderland, with plenty of innovative decor and good cheer throughout the exhibition space. But as with any and every S.E.A. Aquarium activity (like how they did with Halloween), it’s … Continue reading Have Yourself A Merry Little Fishmas at the S.E.A. Aquarium
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