Review: Streams Where Deer Drink by Sigma Contemporary Dance
Immersive dance experience ponders over memory and form, utilising space and projections to transform a space into a bastion of dreams. The beauty of dance often lies in the way the performers move and adapt to their chosen space and soundtrack, transforming their bodies to elevate the space and turn mere atmosphere into a complete experience. In Sigma Contemporary Dance’s newest work, the contemporary dance … Continue reading Review: Streams Where Deer Drink by Sigma Contemporary Dance
Meet The Hansens: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, star Angelo Martinez, and the Hansen clan from Pangdemonium’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Every so often, a smash-hit musical comes along that takes the world by storm, and lives on in perpetual legend within the musical theatre scene for its ability to pull in the crowds, possesses a soundtrack that can be played infinitely on loop, and is almost assured to make a star out of its cast thanks to adoring fans. And that musical happens to be … Continue reading Meet The Hansens: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, star Angelo Martinez, and the Hansen clan from Pangdemonium’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Meet The Murphys: An Interview with Gian Magdangal, Gaby Rae, Ethel Yap and Xander Pang from Pangdemonium’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Dear Evan Hansen is set to be one of the biggest musicals this year. What’s perhaps even more impressive is the fact that this isn’t a touring production, but a brand new, original adaptation that local company Pangdemonium has obtained the rights to do, scouring the region for the best talent to play the highly coveted roles in one of the most popular smash-hit musicals … Continue reading Meet The Murphys: An Interview with Gian Magdangal, Gaby Rae, Ethel Yap and Xander Pang from Pangdemonium’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
35th Singapore International Film Festival to open with new Yeo Siew Hua film ‘Stranger Eyes’
As local films continue to gain momentum on the global stage, the 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to showcase the vitality and diversity of our nation’s filmmaking talent while reflecting current trends in Asian and international cinema. This year, the festival promises an exciting lineup of over 30 Singaporean and made-with-Singapore feature and short films, as well as new initiatives such as … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival to open with new Yeo Siew Hua film ‘Stranger Eyes’
Preview: The Substation’s Gathering Ground 2024 uses pop-ups to bring the arts to the community
Even without a permanent home, The Substation continues to produce and present initiatives that promote the arts, and platforms new talents. In its latest initiative, The Substation presents Gathering Ground, a fresh series of community pop-ups that invites the public to immerse themselves in the arts alongside them. Embodying their long-standing commitment to nurturing independent voices and fostering unexpected collaborations, Gathering Ground will comprise 3 … Continue reading Preview: The Substation’s Gathering Ground 2024 uses pop-ups to bring the arts to the community
Review: FACADE – Two Parallel Lives by Bhaskar’s Arts Academy
Resolving the line between the personal and the professional. Over the years, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy has consistently pushed and evolved the Bharatanatyam form, yet always maintaining its core tenets and philosophy. In their latest production, Bhaskar’s Arts Academy brings back resident choreographer Neewin Hershall’s FACADE – Two Parallel Lives, the first time it’s been staged since its premiere in 2017, and showcases the company’s ability … Continue reading Review: FACADE – Two Parallel Lives by Bhaskar’s Arts Academy
Connect Asia Now: An Interview with Joshua Serafin on healing, spirituality and the cosmos in ‘PEARLS’
Multidisciplinary artist Joshua Serafin is a force to be reckoned with. The 28-year old is already making waves across the festival circuit, with their provocative, viscerally-charged work often leaving a deep emotional impact on viewers as they reel from the sheer force of it. From performing at the Venice Biennale in 2024, to receiving nominations for the 2023 ANTI Festival International Prize for Live Art … Continue reading Connect Asia Now: An Interview with Joshua Serafin on healing, spirituality and the cosmos in ‘PEARLS’
Connect Asia Now: An Interview with Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera on broomsticks, witchcraft and domestic work in ‘Magic Maids’
Artists and choreographers Eisa Jocson (Philippines) and Venuri Perera (Sri Lanka) may both hail from the same continent, but it took both of them being at a residency in Switzerland to finally properly befriend and begin working together. “We’ve met here and there in various places over the years, and I’ve been a fan of Eisa for some time now,” says Venuri. “But it was … Continue reading Connect Asia Now: An Interview with Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera on broomsticks, witchcraft and domestic work in ‘Magic Maids’
Review: Hua Mu Lan by Ding Yi Music Company
Blending theatre and music to tell the story of the legendary female warrior in anti-war concert. Thanks to the popular Disney film adaptations, the legend of Hua Mu Lan has gone far beyond the confines of Chinese culture, an internationally-renowned female warrior who save her father by taking his place in the army. Something about the story of courage and ferocious tenacity never gets old, … Continue reading Review: Hua Mu Lan by Ding Yi Music Company
Preview: Singapore Design Week 2024 – People of Design
Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2024 is poised to transform the city-state from 26th September to 6th October as it marks its festival theme, “People of Design”, which celebrates the everyday visionaries who are making meaningful contributions to the society through design. Organised by DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), SDW 2024 spans 11 days packed with rich, thought-provoking design experiences, including new showcases at Bras Basah.Bugis, Marina, and … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Design Week 2024 – People of Design
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