Making sense of dreams with the help of a little magic. Over the course of the pandemic, Zoom magic shows aren’t unheard of. But what sets local magician Kyle Ravin apart then, is that he uses a single overarching storyline to present his new digital show Dream, drawing us into his magical world to show off his bag of tricks. Playing for one night only … Continue reading Review: Dream by Kyle Ravin
Should the past be left in the past? As the former artistic director of defunct theatre company Theatre OX, Ang Gey Pin has never stopped searching for new ways of performing theatre, particularly with her initiative, Sourcing Within, with a strong focus on intercultural, inter-lingual and interdisciplinary explorations. Now, Ang has finally put the last 8 months of exploration and research to the test, distilling … Continue reading Review: That Day That Book That Fell by Grain Performance and Research Lab
Over the last four years, Gaurav Kripalani has served as Festival Director of the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). Considering the scale of the festival, that role alone would already be enough to keep any ordinary person’s day full. But if you look at the number of responsibilities he’s had in this past year alone, suffice to say that Gaurav is nothing less … Continue reading SIFA 2021 Wrap-Up: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani
Digital performance showcases the beauty and diversity of Chinese dance. When live performances were still severely limited back in June, the Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s (SCDT) annual Chinese Dance Fiesta, like many other events, were forced to change tact, and shift the performance online. The change in medium however, has not compromised on the quality of the performance, using clever camera angles to capture and … Continue reading Review: Chinese Dance Fiesta 2021《一起舞 FUN 天》
After their debut production subTitled 1.0 in February, Bridging the Gap Collective (BTG) is back with their second production this July. Written by Theo Chen, Cyril & Michael takes place over a single night, when a chance encounter between two strangers unravels their rich histories. Directed by Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, the two attempt to find ways to meaningfully connect, as they swap stories, vulnerabilities, and … Continue reading Preview: Cyril & Michael by Bridging The Gap
Four works shine a spotlight on Southeast Asian contemporary dance. The M1 CONTACT – Contemporary Dance Festival has always been a champion for Asian contemporary dance artists, particularly with their annual M1 Open Stage programme. As always, this year’s edition curates a selection of new work from over 150 applicants, and this time, distils it into a final performance of four choreographies, each one focusing … Continue reading Review: M1 Open Stage 2021
Being a healthcare hero over the last year has been an exhausting affair, with the ever-changing and still-present coronavirus pandemic at hand. Amidst the madness though, one doctor has found the time to pursue his passions outside of the medical field, as local musician Shonn releases his very first single, “Worth The Wait”. “Worth the Wait” was released on 25th June, and cements Shonn’s folksy-pop … Continue reading Music Is: Local doctor Shonn makes music debut with single ‘Worth The Wait’
The Ransom Collective’s Leah Halili has taken her sound to warmer, more intimate places with the release of her debut single “Fourth of July”—out today on all digital music platforms worldwide. A lovingly crafted, indie-folk tune that offers moments of pure bliss, the song tackles a romantic journey between two people who met and found instant connection. “I was inspired by life stories, and my … Continue reading Music Is: Leah Halili releases debut single ‘Fourth of July’
2021 has seen Singaporean electronic music artist, MJ Kuok (previously known as JUN and MMXJ) on a prolific music production ascent, where releasing music has been a constant, and the works of an upcoming full-length album, ‘Atlas’ slated for release in Q4 of 2021. As part of the upcoming album, it’s focus track, ‘Triumph’ will be released on all major digital streaming platforms on 2 July 2021, Friday, together … Continue reading Music Is: MJ Kuok releases new single ‘Triumph’
Local singer-songwriter Thaddeus Lin has released new single ‘Hey Son’ on all major streaming platforms. (Spotify, Apple music, Deezer, Amazon etc.) Not wanting to grow up and having to take on ‘big adult’ responsibilities are instinctive thoughts that appear in our minds every so often. ‘Hey Son’ is an open letter written to our past-selves. It illustrates a conversation of an adult to his/her inner … Continue reading Music Is: Thaddeus Lin releases single ‘Hey Son’
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