Preview: Rumah’s Solidarity Project – Digital Monologues From Singapore Malay Theatre Plays

Always curious but never had the chance to catch a Malay theatre play for yourself? Produced by Nur Khairiyah and Faizal Abdullah of Rumah, Rumah’s Solidarity Project is set to present bite-sized portions of Singapore Malay theatre works this May. The project will showcase extracts from local Malays plays, presented in monologue form. More enticingly, the chosen extracts will be performed by the original performer … Continue reading Preview: Rumah’s Solidarity Project – Digital Monologues From Singapore Malay Theatre Plays

Hong Kong 2020/21: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Releases 2020-21 Season

HONG KONG – Themed “Discovering Theatre: A Joyful Journey”, The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre’s 2020-21 season focuses primarily on presenting comedies, in the hopes of lifting audience members’ moods while conveying wisdom and insight through laughter. Season highlights include new work The Finale of Mr. AD, the premiere of Cantonese musical The Great Pretender, a third run of Le Père and Principle, A Winter Funeral by Israeli master Hanoch … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Releases 2020-21 Season

Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival 2018 Wins Award For Cultural Contribution

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival was applauded for its outstanding contribution to multiculturalism and social harmony during the recent announcement of the 2019 Governor’s Multicultural Awards. OzAsia Festival 2018 is among the winners of this prestigious award, which recognises the festival’s dedication to the promotion of cultural diversity in South Australia. Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Director Douglas Gautier AM said OzAsia … Continue reading Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival 2018 Wins Award For Cultural Contribution

Review: Late Night Bingo by Andsoforth

Andsoforth goes digital with a joyous bingo night laced with their signature brand of humour and entertainment. Combating the COVID-19 pandemic is no easy feat. We’re more than a month into it, and most of us have already baked ourselves silly, or already blazed through our to watch lists on Netflix. With entertainment options so limited, you might be surprised to learn that Singapore’s foremost immersive … Continue reading Review: Late Night Bingo by Andsoforth

Art What!: Beijing Artist Wu Qiong to Hold His First Virtual Solo Exhibition with Ode to Art

Beijing-based artist Wu Qiong is revealing his studio for the first time ever to the public with a virtual solo exhibition titled Inside the Creative Space of Wu Qiong. Featuring 15 new, never-been-seen art pieces, the solo exhibition will be held live on 26th May at 8pm on Ode to Art’s Facebook page, offering viewers a rare glimpse into Wu Qiong’s creative space where the … Continue reading Art What!: Beijing Artist Wu Qiong to Hold His First Virtual Solo Exhibition with Ode to Art

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

Originally meant to have rounded off this year’s edition of Esplanade’s The Studios 2020, Checkpoint Theatre has faced multiple issues with staging and even recording Lucas Ho’s new play due to the circuit breaker measures in place. But now, they’re armed with an audio version of the production, set to be presented as part of The Esplanade’s The Studios Online season in June, and excited … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay continues to roll out more online content to keep audiences engaged with the arts, even when stuck at home. Beyond archival content, this year’s cancelled season of The Studios continues to live on, with two of the scheduled works now being presented as part of The Studios Online. These new releases add to the range of online arts offerings … Continue reading The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content

Music Is: Universal Music Group News and Updates

This is a page dedicated to news and releases from Universal Music Group that will be updating regularly. 18/12/20 New Releases Eminem – Gnat TWICE – Cry For Me Fariz Jabba – Dari Sini Yung Raja – Muneru Valiba Zadon – Moonlight New documentary film from award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler to premiere globally on Apple TV+ February 26, 2021 Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the new documentary … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music Group News and Updates

Art What!: Latiff Mohidin – Pago Pago at National Gallery Singapore

Two years after it inaugurated in Paris, National Gallery Singapore’s first travelling exhibition of Southeast Asian art, Latiff Mohidin: Pago Pago, will return to the Gallery from 27th March to 27th September 2020. Visitors will be able to discover the life and practice of Malaysia’s leading artist-poet and how his travels across Europe and Southeast Asia informed his work, which defined a place for this … Continue reading Art What!: Latiff Mohidin – Pago Pago at National Gallery Singapore

Gaurav Kripalani Continues To Helm SIFA 2021

Following the cancellation of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2020, Arts House Limited (AHL) together with festival commissioner National Arts Council (NAC) have requested Gaurav Kripalani to stay on in his current capacity as Festival Director for one more year. With SIFA 2021, Kripalani is set to complete the audience journey he envisioned over his tenure. Said Kripalani: “The response to the 2020 … Continue reading Gaurav Kripalani Continues To Helm SIFA 2021