Arts of the UK 2020: Learn to explore and experience the world with My Sensory Adventures

LONDON – My Sensory Adventures is a new digital project of sensory activities people can do at home. Beginning in October, new videos will be released each month to explore the world through the four ancient elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire. There will be a messy and taste-safe activity, a non-messy activity as well as a Sensory Sounds video with original songs inspired by … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Learn to explore and experience the world with My Sensory Adventures

Arts of the UK 2020: Last Call For Closure by Me & Mi Theatre Co

LONDON – In an astute, yet tender new two hander from Mimi Monteith (SONDER, Two Of A Kind), come take an intimate look into the final moments of letting someone go. “It probably would have been a pretty standard story, seeing you, for the first time in a year. I’d undoubtedly have ignored you for most of the night and then found a way to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Last Call For Closure by Me & Mi Theatre Co

Dance With Me: Behind Closed Doors by Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

Dance theatre company, Maya Dance Theatre is back again this October with a brand new digital dance-theatre presentation. This time around, they’re focusing on the ever-growing issue of loneliness in the elderly, inviting audience members to experience the life of social isolation led by the elderly in Behind Closed Doors. With an aging population and a rapidly-paced lifestyle, seniors are increasingly facing loneliness and social isolation. By … Continue reading Dance With Me: Behind Closed Doors by Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

Dance With Me: T.H.E Dance Company to present new works-in-progress online with Being Virtually Present

In the midst of the evolving Covid-19 pandemic that might change the arts landscape forever, the performing arts must go on. After several months of experimenting and learning, T.H.E Dance Company will be presenting #THEGOESONLINE: Being Virtually Present 数码舞人登陆 : 似乎存在, where, from October to December 2020, T.H.E will be sharing the Company’s works-in-progress and artistic research. Artistic Director Kuik Swee Boon shares: “As a … Continue reading Dance With Me: T.H.E Dance Company to present new works-in-progress online with Being Virtually Present

Art What!: David Zwirner Hong Kong presents Luc Taymans – Good Luck

Luc Taymans – Still. Photo courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner This October, David Zwirner will present an exhibition of new work by the renowned Belgian artist Luc Tuymans (b. 1958) at the gallery’s Hong Kong location—his first solo presentation in Greater China. On view will be a selection of recent paintings and a new single-channel animated video that are drawn from a range … Continue reading Art What!: David Zwirner Hong Kong presents Luc Taymans – Good Luck

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents Reframe – An (In)Hospitable World

This October, the Asian Film Archive (AFA) is set to present its latest Reframe programme, An (In)Hospitable World, aiming to bring together diverse audiences and the film community at large to consider the “new level of inhospitality” brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Taking its title from Jennifer Fay’s book, The (In)hospitable World explores the power of cinema to represent, reflect, and envision lives in “an … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents Reframe – An (In)Hospitable World

Art What!: Taipei Dangdai returns in May for 2021 edition

TAIPEI – In light of the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and ongoing quarantine and travel restrictions, Taipei Dangdai has announced new dates for its 2021 edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th January, the Fair will now be held from 21st to 23rd May 2021 (VIP Preview 20 May) at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Taipei Dangdai will return to January dates in … Continue reading Art What!: Taipei Dangdai returns in May for 2021 edition

By The Book: Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger launches autobiography ‘My Life in Red and White’

Arts has the power to transcend interests, and this October, sports and arts coincide with the launch of legendary football manager Arsène Wenger’s autobiography. Presented by The Arts House (TAH) and UK production company Fane, football fans can look forward to a live stream and get up close and personal with the longest-serving (and most successful) Arsenal manager. Arsène Wenger was born in Alsace in … Continue reading By The Book: Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger launches autobiography ‘My Life in Red and White’

Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

October is a very special time for kids – after all, it’s when Children’s Day happens! To celebrate, regardless of the performance restrictions in place, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is bringing back their annual Octoburst! children’s festival for a series of free-to-access digital programmes from 5th to 18th October 2020. Whether you’re in school, at home or even if you’re not in Singapore, Octoburst! … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Arts of the UK 2020: Dante’s In-Furlough at The Vaults

LONDON – The Devil is getting hitched, and given what’s going at the moment, there’s no better time to accept an invitation to the underworld. It may not surprise you that London is the entrance to Hell – specifically the doorway to The Vaults, ready and open for business again, in their new, socially-distant and safe show. Inspired by Shel Silverstien’s epic poem ‘The Devil … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Dante’s In-Furlough at The Vaults