Tag: 2023

Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Flipside 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In the upcoming May/June school holidays, the Esplanade will once again be organising the annual Flipside festival, where the performing arts centre will be playing host to a plethora of local and international circus, comedy, physical theatre and puppetry acts. Running from 26th May to 4th June 2023, Flipside is set to celebrate the lighter side of the arts, and put a smile on attendees’ … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Wild Rice

Wild Rice announces three new shows that give voice to the youth for 2023 season

Wild Rice has announced an exciting line-up of three new shows made for, by and about young people: The Wonderful World of Dissocia, Every Student Is A Good Student / In My Head and Fair Play. The three shows reflect Wild Rice’s commitment to empowering young people to make and watch theatre that speaks to and for their generation. Each one grapples with the issues … Continue reading Wild Rice announces three new shows that give voice to the youth for 2023 season

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Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair 2023

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is back with its largest edition yet. The fair will feature more than 100 local and international Exhibitors showcasing a wide selection of artists’ books, zines, monographs, contemporary art editions, and other printed ephemera. In light of the easing restrictions and the reopening of borders, SGABF2023 welcomes its widest array of international Exhibitors, from Argentina, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair 2023

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes by Checkpoint Theatre

Myle Yan Tay’s professional debut is a sublime exploration of male friendship and the minority experience. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Huzir Sulaiman) 10 Script (Myle Yan Tay) 10 Performance (Gosteloa Spancer, Krish Natarajan, Ebi Shankara, Adib Kosnan, Shahid Nasheer) 10 Set Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 9 Lighting Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 8 Sound Design (Shah Tahir) 8 Costume/Hair and Makeup (Huzir Sulaiman/Norehan Fong-Harun) … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: No Particular Order (TRIP 2023)

Sim Yan Ying attempts to make sense of the chaos of war and conflict in this mood piece. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Sim Yan Ying “YY”) 6 Script (Joel Tan) 6 Performance (Arielle Jasmine Van Zuijlen, Karen Tan, Pavan J Singh and Shrey Bhargava) 6 Set Design (Hella Chan) 6 Lighting Design (James Tan) 6 Sound Design (Lee Yew Jin – Ctrl Fre@k) … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: No Particular Order (TRIP 2023)

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: SIFAS Festival of the Arts 2023 by Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society

The Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) Festival of Arts returns in 2023 for its 19th edition from Thursday, 20th April 2023 to Monday, 1st May 2023 at SIFAS and Esplanade– Theatres On The Bay. Curated with the theme Kalpana, meaning ‘imagination’ in Sanskrit, the Festival presents original highlight productions by teachers, alumni, students, and international partners such as Home, Kathambam, and Jaya Ram in … Continue reading Preview: SIFAS Festival of the Arts 2023 by Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society

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Arts, musical, Review, The Theatre Practice, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: The Soldier and His Virtuous Wife by The Theatre Practice

Traditional Yuan Opera becomes a high energy pop musical for modern audiences. Every couple probably has a funny story to share with friends, whether it’s how they met, or humorous anecdotes from their time together. But how often does a man end up flirting with his wife because he doesn’t recognise her? That’s one story that The Theatre Practice (Practice) have decided to bring to … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Soldier and His Virtuous Wife by The Theatre Practice

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Preview: Pesta Raya 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With the end of Hari Raya comes another special event in May – the Esplanade’s annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts. Running from 18 – 21 May 2023 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Pesta Raya 2023 celebrates and presenting the best of the arts in the Nusantara, thought the art of stories. One of the oldest art forms, storytelling is a … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

This May, get ready for the world premiere of Sherlock Sam – The Musical. Produced and presented by Dream Academy, in collaboration with Epigram Books, Sherlock Sam – The Musical is based on the beloved children’s book series of the same name by A.J. Low, about a a plucky kid detective and his trusty robot, as they solve mysteries in the heart of Singapore. Featuring … Continue reading Preview: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

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Arts, Circus, Singapore

Preview: Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show by Base Entertainment Asia and Circa Contemporary Circus

From the team that brought you Carnival of the Animals in March, presenter Base Entertainment Asia and producer Circa Contemporary Circus are bringing the entertaining, family-favourite circus-theatre production Shaun the Sheep’s Circus Show. The show is bound to captivate families and audiences of all ages and will make its international premiere in Singapore at Sands Theatre from 10 to 21 May 2023. Shaun the Sheep … Continue reading Preview: Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show by Base Entertainment Asia and Circa Contemporary Circus

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