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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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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Interview, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

The ties that bind us are frayed in this revival of a Singaporean LGBTQ classic. Written by Eleanor Wong in 1993, 16 years on, Mergers and Accusations remains one of Singapore’s most seminal queer theatrical works. Dripping with sarcastic wit and rapid fire legal jargon, the play remains relevant even today for its unabashed portrayal of citizens afraid to come out of the closet for fear of the impact … Continue reading The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Becoming Sabrina: An Interview with Rising Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter

It’s hard to tell what 19-year old pop star Sabrina Carpenter is going to be like before we meet her. In researching her before the interview, we’ve seen what looks like a beautifully curated Instagram page, a series of professional music videos and the occasional clip from her acting career on YouTube of the former Disney Channel star. Who is the real Sabrina Carpenter under … Continue reading Becoming Sabrina: An Interview with Rising Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter

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Art What!, Arts, party, Preview, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) presents Tony Albert – Wonderland

SYDNEY – Enter the world of Tony Albert’s Wonderland as presented by Sullivan + Strumpf Sydney. The new exhibition throws into question the historical framework of the global misrepresentation of First Nations peoples, exposing these inaccurate and harmful representations throughout history though a new series of paintings formed from regurgitations and amalgamations of found cartoon imagery, as well as found object works including the original outdoor signage for … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) presents Tony Albert – Wonderland

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Justice by Wooden Arrow at the Blue Elephant Theatre

LONDON – In a city experiencing a three month heatwave, England’s best World Cup since the 90s and the highest number of knife-crime killings in ten years, Justice zooms in on Michael, a young black male who has just finished his first year of college. The summer is about football, video games and parties – and pretending results day isn’t looming. One night will change that, and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Justice by Wooden Arrow at the Blue Elephant Theatre

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is all set to launch its 2019 edition this May with a lineup of premieres from all over the world, and has now unveiled the full line-up for Singular Screens, the film programme, alongside additional workshops and tickets released for the most popular of shows. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), a total of 23 works will be presented at … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

As part of their chamber series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents three concerts over one weekend this May. Start the weekend with the SSO Strings playing Schubert’s Death and the Maiden and other fine works in his final years filled with deep sorrow and stark drama. The slow movement from his Piano Trio, D. 929, exudes bleak, inevitable loss amidst its inexorable momentum. THe programme will end … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

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