Arts of the UK 2020: Abigail’s Party at Watford Palace Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Set against the backdrop of an evolving Britain of the 70s, this fresh production shows the classic Mike Leigh satire in a new light. Performed in traverse with intimate on-stage seating offering audience the chance to join Beverly and Laurence’s soireé, bringing them closer to the experience. Abigail’s Party stars Harvey Virdi as Beverly, the role famously originated by Alison Steadman, and is … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Abigail’s Party at Watford Palace Theatre (Preview)

The Banter: An Interview with Adrian, Tracie, and Zachary Pang (Pangdemonium’s The Son)

It’s not every day that you get a face-to-face interview with the people behind critically-acclaimed local theatre company Pangdemonium! Run by husband and wife super team Adrian and Tracie Pang, 2020 marks a big year for Singapore’s most ‘ass-kicking’ theatre company, as they celebrate their milestone 10th anniversary. “There’s a lot of pressure to plan the entire season by the previous September, but we have … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Adrian, Tracie, and Zachary Pang (Pangdemonium’s The Son)

Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series 2020: Six Acts To Look Out For From Now to March (Preview)

Since first started in October 2004, the Esplanade’s Mosaic Music series have brought in some of the best music from the most creative artists from all over the world. While initially having focused on jazz and world music, Mosaic has expanded to include alternative, indie and other non-mainstream music genres. No longer is it a 10-day Music Festival, but a regular presentation throughout the year, ensuring … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series 2020: Six Acts To Look Out For From Now to March (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Amici’s One World – Wealth of the Common People at the Lyric Hammersmith (Preview)

LONDON – The world’s first disability-inclusive professional dance company, Amici Dance Theatre Company, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in the Main House at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre with their biggest production to date, Amici’s One World: Wealth of the Common People. The pioneering dance-theatre company will bring together an 80 strong cast of disabled and non-disabled performers, many specially invited from around the world. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Amici’s One World – Wealth of the Common People at the Lyric Hammersmith (Preview)

Touring The UK 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (Preview)

LONDON – David Ian and the Really Useful Group have announced the first ever UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies.Following on from the sell-out North American tour, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera will open at Leicester Curve on Saturday 26th September 2020 where it will play until Saturday 10th October 2020. The show will then play Manchester Opera House from Wednesday 14th to Saturday 24th October 2020, with … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (Preview)

Arts of the UK: 60 Miles by Road or Rail at Royal & Derngate,Northampton (Preview)

NORTHAMPTON –  On 14th February 1968, 52 years ago, Northampton was designated a New Town as part of the government’s ‘masterplan’ for post-war revitalisation. 60 Miles by Road or Rail provides a unique opportunity to celebrate these New Town stories in an unprecedented way, during a period of county-wide political and financial uncertainty. As thousands of families migrated to quickly expanding Northampton, a 1960s marketing … Continue reading Arts of the UK: 60 Miles by Road or Rail at Royal & Derngate,Northampton (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance launch Development Fund for Artists of Colour as part of Charlie Hartill Special Reserve

LONDON – For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020, Pleasance have launched a platform to specifically support Artists of Colour, building upon their firm foundations to continue unique and game-changing support to artists across the UK. The Charlie Hartill – Development Fund for Artists of Colour is a new scheme which will provide financing, mentorship and programming opportunities to support UK-based Artists of Colour in bringing their … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance launch Development Fund for Artists of Colour as part of Charlie Hartill Special Reserve

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (2020) by W!ld Rice

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 8/2/20) Stellar revival of W!ld Rice’s acclaimed all-male version of Oscar Wilde’s magnum opus. Concerning itself with an exaggerated version of Victorian high society, where ‘style, not sincerity, is the vital thing’, The Importance of Being Earnest remains one of the world’s most beloved comedies, surrounding the misplaced importance over one’s name and background, characters are exaggerated stereotypes, find themselves in absurd … Continue reading Review: The Importance of Being Earnest (2020) by W!ld Rice

Art What!: Singapore Tourism Board and National Gallery Singapore to present four international art exhibitions in 2020 and 2021

Visitors to National Gallery Singapore will be able to catch the works of some of the most renowned artists in the world, such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Nam June Paik in four upcoming international special art exhibitions. This is part of the Gallery’s effort to introduce global art movements and artistic pioneers to Singapore and the region, in partnership with major art institutions … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Tourism Board and National Gallery Singapore to present four international art exhibitions in 2020 and 2021

Museum Musings: The National Heritage Board commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore

Come 15th February 2020, Singapore will mark 78 years since its fall to the Japanese in 1942 – the start of several tumultuous years of the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Stories of the Fall of Singapore and the Japanese Occupation of Singapore are usually associated with prominent war sites or National Monuments, such as Fort Siloso, Former Ford Factory, Fort Canning or Adam Park. There … Continue reading Museum Musings: The National Heritage Board commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore