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Arts, News, Singapore

DBS partners Esplanade to bring meaningful experiences to the community and foster inclusivity

DBS and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay today announced a strategic partnership, anchored by a common vision to help uplift the community and pave the way towards a more inclusive and socially-conscious Singapore. This builds on the bank’s ongoing efforts and initiatives in and around the Marina Bay area to give back to the community. As part of the new partnership, DBS will donate … Continue reading DBS partners Esplanade to bring meaningful experiences to the community and foster inclusivity

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Arts, Theatre

Review: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Forum theatre that touches the heartlands and opens a conversation on difficult end-of-life issues. It’s not every day that you get to see a theatre pop-up happening in your neighbourhood. Following on from their Kata-Kata Kita Variety Show last year, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative came together once again to present the next iteration of their ongoing Both Sides, Now: Mengukir Harapan project, with a … Continue reading Review: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

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Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival’s writing and idea’s program In Other Words is back and bigger than ever before

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OzAsia Festival’s In Other Words is today revealing the full line-up of speakers and sessions coming to Adelaide Festival Centre this November 4-6 including celebrated authors, media personalities, and a famous chef. In Other Words will bring together more than 60 writers and thinkers from diverse backgrounds over three stages around Adelaide Festival Centre as they engage in important conversations from politics to pop culture. … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival’s writing and idea’s program In Other Words is back and bigger than ever before

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Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALM Announces a Final 30 Artists and One Additional Venue

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation is pleased to announce thirty new artists and one more venue for the third edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) taking place from 22 October 2022 to 23 February 2023. This third and final announcement expands the Biennale’s line-up to 73 leading regional and international artists and 12 venues across the city’s cultural and heritage sites. Highlight … Continue reading Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 CHAOS : CALM Announces a Final 30 Artists and One Additional Venue

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Preview: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Headed by Leading Artists Adib Kosnan and Moli Mohter, alongside Both Sides, Now Artistic Director Kok Heng Leun, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative continue to delve into issues surrounding the end-of-life with the Malay-Muslim community, with the return of Both Sides, Now: Mengukir Harapan, as a full-fledged community engagement at Heartbeat@Bedok Atrium this September. What is it that we want to say to someone we … Continue reading Preview: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

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Arts, News, Singapore

More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Making sure that the arts is accessible to and embraced by diverse communities in Singapore, is always at the heart of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s work. This October, as the centre celebrates its 20th anniversary, it will roll out a series of new accessibility features to welcome patrons of all ages and abilities. Esplanade will pilot Relaxed Environment (RE) performances at Octoburst! 2022—a … Continue reading More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022 – IF (JIKA, 若, எனில்)

The power of literature lies in its ability to activate one’s imagination and consider the biggest question of all – ‘what if…?’ How often have we caught ourselves pondering what could have been? Or dreaming about the vast possibilities that the future holds? Those are questions that the 25th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) aims to answer this year, as it returns from … Continue reading By The Book: Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022 – IF (JIKA, 若, எனில்)

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners

After two years of restrictions and social distancing, the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) awards ceremony made its return in-person for the first time since 2018 at Victoria Theatre. Suratman Markasan and Wang Gungwu have made history as the oldest winners of SLP, while eight of the 12 recipients are first-time winners with a mix of seasoned and emerging writers. Tamil writer ரமா சுரேஷ் (Rama Suresh) … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners

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Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival 2022 releases programme

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival proudly presents three fabulous weeks of the best contemporary Asian and Asian Australian performance, art, literature, cuisine, and culture when the 2022 event returns, taking place from 20th October to 6th November. This year’s program features more than 500 community, national and international artists from more than 8 countries, and includes 10 world premieres, one Australian premiere … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2022: OzAsia Festival 2022 releases programme

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By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

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