Tag: art

Art What!, Arts, Museums, sam, Singapore

Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen Wins Grand Prize at Signature Art Prize 2018

At the National Museum last Friday, Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen was announced as the winner of the Grand Prize for the the fourth edition of the triennial Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize. Started in 2008 by the APB Foundation and Singapore Art Museum, the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize seeks to champion regional contemporary art and recognise the most outstanding work produced over the … Continue reading Vietnamese artist Phan Thao Nguyen Wins Grand Prize at Signature Art Prize 2018

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Arts, Inside London, London, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Boxman by Flugelman Productions and StoneCrabs Theatre

LONDON – The refugee ‘crisis’ only gets increasingly rampant with each passing month, with a deluge of new immigrants come to live in the country. But hold up, and listen to Ringo’s story before passing any judgments. Presented by Flugelman Productions with StoneCrabs Theatre, Blue Elephant Theatre plays host to Australian playwright Daniel Keene’s one-man show – Boxman. Directed by Edwina Strobl, Boxman follows a homeless refugee as he lives … Continue reading Preview: Boxman by Flugelman Productions and StoneCrabs Theatre

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: The Fall by The Young Company

Following two years of training across all forms and aspect of theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) latest batch of The Young Company trainees are set to graduate this August, culminating in a graduation showcase performance of James Fritz’s The Fall. First performed by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain at the Finborough Theatre, London in August 2016, The Fall examines youth and their relationship with ageing and … Continue reading Preview: The Fall by The Young Company

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Arts, Goodman Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

Formed in 2011, young, self-funded local theatre company Bound Theatre has produced five productions over the seven years since their inception. Aiming to create honest theatre to tell personal stories about pain and memory, the company will now be presenting their sixth production this August, a completely original devised physical theatre piece titled The Taste of Water. Directed and written by Wee Xuan Yi and Teng Zi … Continue reading Preview: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: ‘A Song of Life’ Concert by Sachiyo

Singapore-based, Japanese singer-songwriter Sachiyo will be staging her all new concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio next week. Having lived in Singapore since the age of four, the talented performer weaves elements from both Singapore and Japan into her songs, whose lyrical content is inspired by her own life. This concert will mark the 20th anniversary of the singer, and through her music, will tell … Continue reading Preview: ‘A Song of Life’ Concert by Sachiyo

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Beauty of Bettas: An Interview with Photographer Visarute Angkatavanich

If you didn’t know any better, the subjects in Thai photographer Visarute Angkatavanich’s exhibition at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall may appear completely enigmatic. It can be difficult to tell what exactly these glorious, silk-like creatures are in these photographs, as they dance gracefully in the light, taking on watery shapes that bend and fold to become anything from flowers to fashion. But as … Continue reading Beauty of Bettas: An Interview with Photographer Visarute Angkatavanich

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Aliwal Arts Centre, Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: dead was the body till i taught it how to move by Bhumi Collective

Life has a habit of throwing the greatest of curveballs when you least expect it. And in Bhumi Collective’s latest production, they’ll be tackling the story of one man who finds his once clear path now at a crossroads when faced with an unexpected crisis. Written by Edward Eng, directed by the Second Breakfast Company artistic director Adeeb Fazah, and with dramaturgy and movement direction … Continue reading Preview: dead was the body till i taught it how to move by Bhumi Collective

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Arts, Dance with Me, Singapore

Preview: A Samsui Love Story by Project Plait X Tung Lok

Project Plait has formed a bit of a niche for itself in the years it’s been around. Adopting a form of site-specific dance performance, it stands out from the crowd by including a concept dear to all our hearts: food. Previous editions have included their virgin production Cardinal Sins at the now defunct Portico on Alexandra Road in 2015 surrounding the seven deadly sins, before evolving to … Continue reading Preview: A Samsui Love Story by Project Plait X Tung Lok

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Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore

Preview: Matilda the Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Based off beloved British author Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name, Matilda the Musical, ‘the standout musical of the decade’ makes its debut in Singapore next February! Matilda the Musical made waves when it debuted in both London’s West End and Broadway on New York, and this new touring production will mark the first time the musical travels to Asia. The story follows Matilda, a precocious … Continue reading Preview: Matilda the Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Kinky Boots presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

This October, Singapore gets kinky with the debut of smash hit musical Kinky Boots! Presented by BASE Entertainment Asia, Broadway Entertainment Group and TROIKA Entertainment, Kinky Boots is all kinds of fabulous rolled into one – with a heartwarming book by four time Tony-Award winner Harvey Fierstein, the catchy, Tony-award winning score by Cyndi Lauper (yes, she of True Colours fame) and of course, plenty of over the top costumes … Continue reading Preview: Kinky Boots presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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