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Arts, Pangdemonium, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is worsening day by day, and we cannot turn a blind eye, or pretend to be insulated from it. A theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine, was recently targeted and destroyed by an airstrike, threatening the lives of more than a thousand civilians, including children, seeking shelter in the building. In response to the crisis, Pangdemonium has launched a public fundraiser appeal to … Continue reading Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

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Arts, Books, Hong Kong, literature

Arts of Hong Kong: Tai Kwun presents second edition of Élan Lost Child Project HK

HONG KONG – Tai Kwun has announced the return of ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK, an award-winning co-presentation by international physical theatre master and educator David Glass and Hong Kong theatre veteran Olivia Yan, which will run in two phases from April until July 2022, online and onsite. The first edition of this project received the Award for Arts Promotion at the Hong Kong Arts Development … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Tai Kwun presents second edition of Élan Lost Child Project HK

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Arts, online, Preview

★★★☆☆ Review: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

How well do you know your co-workers? There’s a concept known as ‘sonder’, which in short, is the profound feeling of realising that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own. Even discounting strangers, in our own daily lives at work, one realises that we often put up an invisible wall of professionalism that prevents us from ever … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

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Arts, News, Singapore

Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts ink Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen partnership to uplift traditional Chinese arts and culture

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 1 April 2022 (Friday) at NAFA’s Lee Foundation Theatre. The ceremony was marked by a performance by the SCO, featuring young musicians from NAFA. With a longstanding collaborative relationship since 2009, the MOU seeks to formalise the enduring partnership between SCO and NAFA for the … Continue reading Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts ink Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen partnership to uplift traditional Chinese arts and culture

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Arts, News, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

The Necessary Stage introduces new board members

The Necessary Stage (TNS) has unveiled its brand new Board composition that comes into effect from 1 April 2022. Three new board members, all women, will be joining the company, namely: Ana Dhoraisingam, Head of Institutional and Wealth Management Business, Southeast Asia CEO, PineBridge Investments; Dawn Westerhout, Head of Marketing and Communications, KPMG; and Sharanjit Leyl, Freelance Broadcast Journalist-Presenter. All three candidates bring with them … Continue reading The Necessary Stage introduces new board members

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Arts, Dramabox, Singapore, Theatre

Drama Box announces change of leadership; Kok Heng Leun steps down as Co-Artistic Director

After 32 years in the position of artistic leadership, Kok Heng Leun is stepping down with effect from 1 April 2022 as co-artistic director and board member of Drama Box, and will continue his practice in the company as an Artist, Founder. Present co-artistic director Koh Hui Ling will be steering the artistic direction of Drama Box alongside Han Xuemei, who was appointed as co-artistic … Continue reading Drama Box announces change of leadership; Kok Heng Leun steps down as Co-Artistic Director

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Art What!: Art Basel announces name, leadership team and Selection Committee for new art fair in Paris

Following its selection in January by the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais as organizer of a new contemporary and Modern art fair in the iconic Grand Palais of Paris, Art Basel, together with its parent company MCH, is delighted to announce the name, leadership team and Selection Committee for the show. The name Paris+, par Art Basel celebrates the city’s premier standing as … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces name, leadership team and Selection Committee for new art fair in Paris

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Arts, Music, Preview

Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the bay

With so much chaos and uncertainty, sometimes the best thing we can do is sit back, relax, and enjoy some relaxing music. And if you want some of that, you’re in luck, with the return of the Esplanade’s annual A Tapestry of Sacred Music programme. From primal expressions of belief through voice, to drum beats that elevate the spirit and move us, sacred music may … Continue reading Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the bay

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Tracing Origins by Christopher Choo, Philip Chan and May Choong

In a fit of fury, a mistress is murdered Under the moon and stars, a man pursues a rare talent To show his loyalty, a general sacrifices himself  These scenes tell the story of the laosheng’s artistry Song Jiang Kills Yan Xijiao is startling and suspenseful; Xiao He Pursues Han Xin is full of earnest vigour; and General Yang’s Sacrifice is tragic in its desolation. These … Continue reading Preview: Tracing Origins by Christopher Choo, Philip Chan and May Choong

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: The Crab Flower Club by Toy Factory Productions

Literary pursuit as a means to liberation. In the modern age, book clubs are often played for comedy and portrayed as frivolous affairs, an excuse for members, often bored housewives, to gather and drink, rather than seriously discuss work of literary merit. But underneath the mirth and laughter often lies an undercurrent of camaraderie, where members of a club find in such spaces a rare … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: The Crab Flower Club by Toy Factory Productions

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