The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir

Oftentimes, immersive experiences are centred around pure entertainment, whether as Instagram museums, or sprawling, exploratory works taking audiences to out of this world realms. Rarely though, have they ever been used as a vehicle for social good, something that Underground seeks to change with their works. As the theatrical arm of Social Emotional Intelligence training company The Inside Space, Underground aims to take the philosophy … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir

National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang

Timed to coincide with the school holidays, Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) March 2020 will focus on the vibrant neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang. It is organised by the National Arts Council and will take place over three weekends from 12 to 29 March. As the arts have the ability to lift spirits and unite communities in challenging times, this edition of AYN encourages Singaporeans to get some fresh air and enjoy … Continue reading National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Offers Free Entry For Healthcare Workers, Rallies Local Artists To Encourage Them

With the ongoing battle against Covid-19, we’ve seen theatre groups rallying together in an effort to get through the virus. Now, the National Gallery Singapore is reaching out in a show of support to healthcare workers with #SGArtforHCW, utilising the power of art to unite the community and encourage them to stay strong. Created in collaboration with the  Singapore Medical Association (SMA), the public campaign … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Offers Free Entry For Healthcare Workers, Rallies Local Artists To Encourage Them

Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]

UPDATE: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact worldwide, Art Basel has decided not to hold its Basel show. The fair was scheduled to take place at Messe Basel from 17th to 20th September 2020, after having previously been postponed from June. BASEL, SWITZERLAND – Art Basel has announced the details of its gallery list for its show in Basel this June. … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Humane at The Pleasance (Preview)

LONDON – 25 years after a small group of local people from rural Essex came together to protest the cruel conditions of livestock exports, the world premiere of Humane comes to London. Based on interviews with those on the frontline, this powerful piece unearths how an unlikely group of local women took on an increasingly brutal police presence and the behemoth of the agricultural industry to … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Humane at The Pleasance (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: United Queendom by Les Enfants Terribles (Preview)

LONDON – A brand-new immersive theatre experience from internationally renowned theatre company Les Enfants Terribles (Alice’s Adventures Underground) and independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, United Queendom opens on 28th February 2020 for a strictly limited five week run, combining Les Enfants Terribles’ trademark storytelling with a remarkable true story in the historic setting of a royal palace. In United Queendom, experience the incredible true story of … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: United Queendom by Les Enfants Terribles (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Orfeus – A House Music Opera at the Young Vic

LONDON – Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, has announced the complete cast and creative team for Nmon Ford’s Orfeus: A House Music Opera. Blurring the lines of opera, house music and theatre into a timeless version of Ovid’s legend, the show makes its World Premiere at the Young Vic, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright (Motown: The Musical) from 11th April to 30 May. Set in the near future, this … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Orfeus – A House Music Opera at the Young Vic

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

LONDON – Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, today announces YV Music: ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens. Each evening will see Hackney-born soul siren ShezAr and her house band headline and host an evening of rip-roaring soul, R&B, hip-hop & funk, featuring invited special guests and open mic spots.   ShezAr, a current competitor on ITV’s The Voice, is renowned in the music industry for her artistry, eclectic diverse vocal ability and musicianship, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

“How can I leave with the bed unmade and The curtains lopsided. What kind of person does that make me? A mess. A chaotic… Not fit for work. Not fit to be a mother.” LONDON – E.V. Crowe returns to the Royal Court this March to present her newest play Shoe Lady. Directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the play will star Katherine Parkinson, alongside … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

Review: The Son by Pangdemonium!

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 22/2/20) Sometimes, love just isn’t enough.  For a play that’s titled The Son, it’s interesting how it ends up becoming a show that reveals far less about the eponymous son than it does about the people surrounding him. In Pangdemonium’s latest production, Nicolas (Zachary Pang), a troubled 16-year old, seems to be undergoing problems far bigger than the usual dose of teenage angst. His recently … Continue reading Review: The Son by Pangdemonium!