Tag: 2021

Interview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: Going Green with Loco Group General Manager Will Leonard

Whether we’re still talking about the validity of Greta Thunberg’s points years on from her UN speech or getting a new set of reusable straws as a gift, environmentalism undeniably remains the hot topic in everyone’s minds. But how much of environmentalism is from the heart, or just a thinly-veiled attempt at corporate capitalism? For Mexican restaurant and bar group The Loco Group, it’s the … Continue reading The Banter: Going Green with Loco Group General Manager Will Leonard

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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: The Singapore Trilogy by The Second Breakfast Company

Local theatre company The Second Breakfast Company (2BCo) ushers in their 2021 season with an exciting, ambitious project they’ve been working on for some time now: Robert Yeo’s The Singapore Trilogy. Slated to be staged in March at the Stamford Arts Centre Black Box, The Singapore Trilogy combines Robert Yeo’s Are You There, Singapore? (1974), One Year Back Home (1980) and Changi (1997) into a single production, each … Continue reading Preview: The Singapore Trilogy by The Second Breakfast Company

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Christie’s Announces Global Sustainability Initiative

Japanese Garden 3, 2019 Sold for $4,928,500 to Benefit Global Wildlife Conservation Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale, New York, 15 May 2019 © Jonas Wood LONDON – Christie’s confirmed its commitment to more sustainable operations, pledging to be net zero by 2030. The company is committing to a 50% reduction in its carbon emissions, achieving 90% diversion from landfill for its waste and providing … Continue reading Art What!: Christie’s Announces Global Sustainability Initiative

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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf by Sing’theatre

French music icon Edith Piaf is legendary, her story of resilience, tenacity and passion told time and time again both on film and onstage. Now, let Sing’theatre bring you on a musical journey telling of Piaf’s life and music, as No Regrets, a Tribute to Edith Piaf transports you to the intimacy of a Parisian cabaret this April! Hosted and narrated by Hossan Leong, the revue … Continue reading Preview: No Regrets – A Tribute to Edith Piaf by Sing’theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: tiata fahodzi announces Chinonyerem Odimba as new Artistic Director and CEO

LONDON – tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British-African contemporary theatre company, has announced Chinonyerem Odimba as the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive as the company prepares for its 25th anniversary in 2022. tiata fahodzi produces theatre that is fearless; that looks around and looks forward. With Odimba they will continue in their mission to tell contemporary stories in modern and innovative ways, celebrating characters … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: tiata fahodzi announces Chinonyerem Odimba as new Artistic Director and CEO

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

LONDON – Due to popular demand the recent concert revival of Gatsby A Musical will return to streaming for a limited time only. Bringing together an incredible West End cast including Jodie Steele (Heathers; Six The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan, Ross William Wild (Million Dollar Quartet) as Gatsby, and four-time Olivier Award nominee Emma Williams (Mrs Henderson Presents; Zorro) as Myrtle Wilson, the captivating production was … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

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Arts, London, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Strictly’s Aljaž & Janette perform a new digital dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars

LONDON – Strictly Come Dancing duo Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara will star in a new digital adaptation of their never-before-seen dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars. Celebrating the greatest award-winning songs, films, and dance routines from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Disney family favourites, the pair are rolling out the red carpet for a breath-taking premiere production, filmed especially for streaming. The show will … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Strictly’s Aljaž & Janette perform a new digital dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars

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Arts, London, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

LONDON – In the time of Covid, Outdoor Arts provide important opportunities to reinvigorate our cultural lives whilst supporting the creative economy. To lead the way, Without Walls has announced 21 new projects to receive support in 2021. This ambitious and exciting programme brings together up-and-coming companies, established street artists and those making their first foray into creating work for the public space. This new outdoor … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

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Arts, London, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

LONDON – Theatre Centre will release a digital adaptation of new play Birds and Bees by Charlie Josephine (Pops, Edinburgh Fringe 2019) to UK state secondary schools, providing a high-quality blended learning resource for free. Having worked closely with teachers, education leaders and pupils, they hope this small gesture can make a difference, supporting schools to deliver the Drama and RSE curriculums. Keen to make this … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

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Arts, Review, Substation

SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

The beginning of the end, as SeptFest returns for a last hurrah.  The Substation’s signature SeptFest comes at a strange time in the venue’s history. Having just announced the permanent closure of The Substation come July, rather than a triumphant celebration of the festival’s return after a 6-year hiatus, SeptFest has taken on far more weight as a final send-off to the 30-year old institution, … Continue reading SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

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