Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

HONG KONG – At a time of uncertainty and fear, how do we situate ourselves and seek the light at the end of the tunnel? In collaboration with physical theatre master and educator David Glass, O Theatre Workshop and Dream of Tomorrow, Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts will present the ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK from 28th June to 14th July 2020. … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Festival Goes Digital

National Gallery Singapore’s biennial children’s festival, Small Big Dreamers, returns for its second edition with a digital twist from 1st June 2020 to 28th March 2021. Alongside #GalleryAnywhere , #SmallBigDreamersAtHome is part of a concerted effort of key initiatives aimed at bringing more art experiences to its audiences, even while the Gallery remains temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Following the introduction of … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore’s Children’s Festival Goes Digital

Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Since the circuit breaker and restrictions on entertainment venues were implemented, most arts and theatre companies have been at a loss when it comes to creating original content. Turning primarily to streaming archival content or conducting roundtables and talkbacks, few original works have emerged during this drought, with how difficult it’s been to even come together to conceptualise, organise or even rehearse. At least, until … Continue reading Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Kopi & Song: We Chat With The Opera People About Their New Series, And The Future of Performance

In a time where live concerts and performances are made impossible due to the coronavirus situation, The Opera People have prepared Kopi & Song, a digital recital series showcasing some of Singapore’s best professional singers through short, online recital presentations of the work that they are doing in their careers as singers, while also providing an informal opportunity for the public to get to know these … Continue reading Kopi & Song: We Chat With The Opera People About Their New Series, And The Future of Performance

Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast

LONDON – Following its hugely successful 2019 West End run and national tour, Nigel Slater’s Toast returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre as a brand-new online play for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their own home.Available to listen to, or watch as an animated film, all ticketholders will receive a recipe card from Nigel Slater enabling them to immerse themselves in this sensory and heart-warming play where Nigel’s flavour … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast

Art What!: UOB launches UOB Art Explorer to bring Southeast Asian visual arts to homes around the world

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched the UOB Art Explorer, an online visual arts programme designed to bring the benefits of art to everyone from children to adults in homes around the world. Against the backdrop of uncertainty and social isolation experienced by many people amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the UOB Art Explorer aims to connect all to new worlds and perspectives through its five … Continue reading Art What!: UOB launches UOB Art Explorer to bring Southeast Asian visual arts to homes around the world

#SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

As part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) initiatives under the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, Singapore’s streets are set to come to life with the launch of Streets of Hope. Through Streets of Hope, NAC bands together with 153 homegrown artists to take #SGCultureAnywhere, as their unique works line Singapore’s streets along St Andrew’s Road, Fullerton Road, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and many more. The full Streets … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme

Missing the ArtScience Museum? Fret not, with their new online programme ArtScience at Home. The new initiative will see ArtScience Museum present online versions of its education activities such as guided exhibition tours and workshops, along with its flagship public programmes including ArtScience Late, Conversations and ArtScience on Screen. “We see the launch of ArtScience at Home as an exciting new chapter in ArtScience Museum’s … Continue reading Museum Musings: Stay connected with ArtScience at Home, ArtScience Museum’s new online programme

★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)

Pulitzer Prize-winning play tackles systemic racism in the modern world. LONDON – ‘Fair’ is a loaded word, not only referring to issues of justice, but subtly referencing one’s skin tone as well. Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview makes its UK premiere at the Young Vic, tackling the black living experience in modern day America, and exposing the racial prejudice and politics … Continue reading ★★★★☆ In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fairview at the Young Vic (Review)

Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online

Like every other theatre company in Singapore, Split Theatre has been rendered unable to do live performances during the coronavirus period. Turning to the field of digital presentation, they’ve taken to Facebook to post something a little different during this time: reaction videos. Taking inspiration from the Watchman’s speech in Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, Split has been exploring concepts of ‘keeping watch’, ‘taking stock’, ‘waiting’, ‘hoping’, ‘counting’ and … Continue reading Preview: Split Theatre presents Split Reactions online