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Arts, musical, Review, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Chachambo – Taking Flight by ART:DIS Singapore

Disabled artists spread their wings and shatter the glass ceiling in original musical about taking chances and overcoming the odds. There’s saying that music is the universal language of mankind, allowing people to connect through song and symphony. Nowhere does that seem more clear than in ART:DIS’ Chachambo: Taking Flight, which brings together hit songs and dance numbers in a single, moving story, that proves … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Chachambo – Taking Flight by ART:DIS Singapore

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

artcommune gallery, with the sponsorship of Dr. Lee Hung Ming, is pleased to present Cheong Soo Pieng: A Retrospective from 16 September to 1 October 2023 at Artspace @ Helutrans. Featuring over 80 works of Cheong Soo Pieng, the retrospective exhibition will offer a comprehensive look into all aspects of the prolific artist’s career over the span of 40 years. As a pioneer of the … Continue reading Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – A Retrospective at Artspace @ Helutrans

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery

American artist Paul Rousso is set to hold his first exhibition in Singapore, unfolding his iconic artwork on paper as a medium and their significance to Southeast Asia.   Meeting Asia for the first time along with his inaugural exhibition is his series of Asian Bubble Cash, the latest metamorphosis of his works on currencies and their influence. Showcasing Asian currency bills in a swirling … Continue reading Art What!: Paul Russo’s Power of Paper at Ode to Art Gallery

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Arts, News, Singapore

Keppel extends partnership with Esplanade for Keppel Nights programme with $500,000 commitment

Keppel, through its philanthropic arm, Keppel Care Foundation, pledged $500,000 over the next three years to extend its partnership with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay to continue the highly popular Keppel Nights programme, which provides students with access to high-quality performances presented by Esplanade. This renewed partnership was unveiled today, with close to 30 students from Deyi Secondary School attending Mosaic, a play by … Continue reading Keppel extends partnership with Esplanade for Keppel Nights programme with $500,000 commitment

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Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: SMU Arts Festival 2023 – POST

Every ending is a new beginning. But what comes after, in the ‘post’? Returning for 6 weeks from 18th August to 24th September, the annual SMU Arts Fest is back to explore the uncertain future with POST. Set against the backdrop of a post-Covid world and what some call the beginning of a post-human era, POST will feature a series of artistic and creative programmes … Continue reading Preview: SMU Arts Festival 2023 – POST

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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

“Tell him, silvery moon, that I am embracing him. For at least momentarily let him recall of dreaming of me.” – Rusalka Composed by Antonín Dvořák with its first performance in the Prague National Theatre (1901), Rusalka has become a beloved Czech opera and one of Dvořák’s best works. Rusalka tells the story of how the water nymph Rusalka turns to a witch to help … Continue reading Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

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Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

Built in 1979, the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground and its brethren have long been a part of millennials’ memories growing up, eventually becoming key landmarks and cultural symbols in Singapore. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, many of the other dragons have since been demolished, leaving the Toa Payoh Dragon Playground one of the few still standing, even amidst en bloc redevelopment of the flats … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

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Arts, festival, Preview

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2023 – Singapore, The Great Port City

700 years ago, the Bugis were among the first settlers to arrive in Singapore to trade which established the street as Bugis Town. Since its founding years, Bugis Town has been extended to the present Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct which will soon come alive with tales and histories of the past at the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2023 connecting stories of Singapore’s beginnings as a trading port with contemporary experiences for … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2023 – Singapore, The Great Port City

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Arts, Interview, News, Substation

An Interview with John Tung, Festival Director of The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

The Substation may have faced a tumultuous few years, with the venue itself losing its space, but with last year’s successful return of their beloved SeptFest, the organisation looks to be coming back stronger than ever, with a new direction and new branding, with the announcement of independent curator and exhibition-maker John Tung as their brand new Festival Director. Taking place in September 2023, John … Continue reading An Interview with John Tung, Festival Director of The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

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★★★★★ Review: Three Years In The Life and Death of Land by The Necessary Stage

Fever dream portrayal of a family in the pursuit of happiness and finding a place in the world. All around us, the cost of living is ever-increasing. For the modern Singaporean person, purchasing and owning any kind of property feels like a far-flung dream, with many resigning themselves to the fact that we’ll likely still be staying with our parents for some time yet. Such … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Three Years In The Life and Death of Land by The Necessary Stage

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