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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)

BRIGHTON – The horses are saddled, the guns are slung and the chaps are ready. This May, the Aussie kings of narrative circus, Head First Acrobats will ride into town for the 2019 Brighton Fringe with an all-new acrobatic adventure. Railed is a Western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and comic capers of the creators of the smash hit Elixir … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings Returns For A Second Run This June, Public Ticket Sales Launch Today

Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings was straight up one of our favourite productions of 2018, impressing us with its unusual staging style as audience members were taken on an immersive tour through the eponymous district, and winning Best Immersive Theatre Production and Best Ensemble at our inaugural Bakchormeeboy Theatre Awards. Conceptualized and scripted by Koh Hui Ling and Jean Tay, the production was a surprise at every … Continue reading Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings Returns For A Second Run This June, Public Ticket Sales Launch Today

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Arts, Books, Singapore

Preview: The Inaugural Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas

For one weekend this April, get ready for the very first Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas. Taking place at both the Victoria Theatre and The Arts House, watch as the festival unites iconic Indian artists and thinkers to Singapore for a weekend of debate and dialogue, celebrating the rich and expansive tradition of Indian literature, dance, design, cuisine, architecture, faith, and diplomacy. Supported by Arts House … Continue reading Preview: The Inaugural Festival of Indian Arts and Ideas

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

Sex. Violence. Blurred lines. After a strong start to their 2019 season with Late Company, for their second production of the year, Singapore’s favourite ‘ass-kicking’ theatre company is set for the world premiere of a brand new play – This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls. A completely original work inspired by the ongoing  #MeToo movement, This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls was written by Ken Kwek … Continue reading Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2019: An Interview with Playwrights Neo Kim Seng, Gary Tang and Tan Cher Kian of My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS)

Neo Kim Seng’s My Grandfather’s Road has had a wild journey since it was first created in 2015 for Cake Theatrical Productions’ Running with Strippers. The biographical work was based on the history of his actual grandfather Neo Pee Teck, which had a side road in Pasir Panjang named after him, and has gone on not only to become published as a book, but also a Cantonese version … Continue reading The Studios 2019: An Interview with Playwrights Neo Kim Seng, Gary Tang and Tan Cher Kian of My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Treasure Islands by ANDSOFORTH

Ahoy mateys! ANDSOFORTH, Singapore’s biggest immersive theatre company, returns this 2019 with a brand new show and concept to bring audiences to set sail on yet another new world inspired by a classic tale.  Treasure Islands will see guests go on the hunt for buried treasure at a secret location in the West of Singapore. Playing for one night only, Treasure Islands differs from previous ANDSOFORTH productions, in … Continue reading Preview: Treasure Islands by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Preview: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company, and an Interview with Conductor Quek Ling Kiong

The late Maestro Peng Xiuwen is often considered one of the father figures of contemporary Chinese music, having established Chinese orchestra music as a key genre all across the globe before he passed in 1996. As part of their 2019 season, local Chinese chamber orchestra Ding Yi Music Company is set to pay tribute to Maestro Peng with a brand new, full length concert this April. Speaking … Continue reading Preview: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company, and an Interview with Conductor Quek Ling Kiong

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

LONDON – The Exchange Theatre comes back to London this June with their tenth anniversary revival of Jean-Paul Sartre’s rebellious, political play The Flies. Sartre’s thriller re-imagines the Greek tragedy of Electra and Orestes, exploring the complexities of human values in a period of political turbulence. A company priding themselves in their international and multi-cultural heritage, Exchange Theatre’s The Flies will be performed in alternating French and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

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Arts, Singapore

The Only Limit Is Your Imagination: New Events Space Warehouse 16 Opens

For anyone who’s ever been to one of ANDSOFORTH’s productions before, Warehouse 16 might be more than a little familiar. That’s because it’s precisely the ‘secret’ space the  local immersive theatre company uses to host their shows. But starting right now, ANDSOFORTH is changing up their formula a little, with founders Stuart Wee and Emily Png throwing open the doors of Warehouse 16 to welcome … Continue reading The Only Limit Is Your Imagination: New Events Space Warehouse 16 Opens

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Singapore

Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum gets curiouser and curiouser this April as they welcome the global tour of Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)’s Wonderland on their very first stop! Inspired by the whimsical adventures written by Lewis Carroll, come to the ArtScience Museum and experience this playful and interactive exhibition for all ages as visitors follow Alice’s journey through history and popular culture. Step through the looking glass to … Continue reading Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

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