Tag: august

Interview, Preview, Singapore

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.

Of all the programmes in The Theatre Practice’s inaugural M1 Patch! Festival of Artful Play, Chop Chilli Chop Co.’s Round Round Buns stands out as perhaps the most irreverent one of all. Round Round Buns was previously staged in 2017 as part of The Theatre Practice’s Playground Series. From its title alone, one is already left intrigued by what this tongue-in-cheek name could possibly have in store for … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.

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Arts, malaysia, Singapore

George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Removal of Portraits From Stripes and Strokes Reveal An LGBTQ Intolerant Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Exhibiting a series of 28 photographic portraits displaying a diverse selection of Malaysians posing with the Malaysian flag, photographer Mooreyameen Mohamad’s exhibition Stripes and Strokes came under fire this week as the portraits of LGBTQ activists Nisha Ayub and Pang Khee Teik were taken down on “instruction”. Igniting furore from both the arts and LGBTQ communities, the unexpected move was unimaginable, considering how both activists were simply … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Removal of Portraits From Stripes and Strokes Reveal An LGBTQ Intolerant Malaysia

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Arts, malaysia, Singapore

George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Between Tiny Cities រវាងទីក្រុងតូច

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Over one of the things we were most impressed by is the sheer amount of art spaces available in George Town, and the diversity and melting pot of arts, culture and people that make up the Penang capital. At every event this year, the team behind GTF ensured that there was an ambassador present to educate audiences about theatre etiquette and what … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Between Tiny Cities រវាងទីក្រុងតូច

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Arts, New Opera Singapore, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Review: F. Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites by New Opera Singapore

Bringing the operatic drama of French nuns in a time of turmoil onstage.  In the history of operas, Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites is perhaps one of the bloodiest ones yet, with an entire nunnery sent to the guillotine and beheaded by the end of the play. Presented by New Opera Singapore, this new version of the French opera has been translated into English, and features over … Continue reading Review: F. Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites by New Opera Singapore

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

Review: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

A promising youth theatre performance following Bound Theatre’s year long hiatus. Youth theatre occupies an interesting space in any theatre scene, dancing on the margins where they are neither considered amateurs nor professionals, with us always hoping they’ll spend time honing their craft and eventually becoming theatre professionals of tomorrow. Promisingly, after a year long hiatus, Bound Theatre has returned to the scene with their … Continue reading Review: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

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Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore

Review: RawGround – Competition by RAW Moves

Of all the dance companies in Singapore, RAW Moves perhaps gives its artists one of the most unique forms of incubation in the form of RawGround. Instead of presenting full chorerographies, RawGround allows its creators the creative space to play with abstract concepts, acting as a testing ground as they tug and pull at these ideas and tease out the potential as they think about … Continue reading Review: RawGround – Competition by RAW Moves

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Arts, malaysia, Singapore

George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Kelantan – A Living Heritage

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Last weekend, a brand new show opened the 9th edition of the annual George Town Festival (GTF) in Penang, Malaysia. Titled Kelantan: A Living Heritage, the performance acted as a platform to showcase the many cultures and art forms that made up Malaysia, so named as the word ‘Kelantan’ refers to the ‘Cradle of Malay Culture’. The performance began on a youthful note, with … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Kelantan – A Living Heritage

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Concert, Music, Singapore

An Electrifying Hyperplay 2018 Wraps Up With High Energy Concert and Thrilling Esports Finale

Hyperplay, ASEAN’s first integrated esports and music festival took place last weekend, with youths from all 10 ASEAN countries competing in the first ASEAN League of Legends competition at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The festival was also accompanied by a line-up of stellar music performances in their MTV Spotlight segment, with both regional and international superstars taking to the stage. Over the weekend, Hyperplay certainly lived … Continue reading An Electrifying Hyperplay 2018 Wraps Up With High Energy Concert and Thrilling Esports Finale

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72-13, Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatreworks

Review: 13.13.13 by Theatreworks

An ambitious new play about modern love. New writing in the Singapore theatre scene is always welcome, and to see Theatreworks provide a platform and continue to champion it is incredibly encouraging. To round off July’s Writers Lab month, Theatreworks then presents the professional debut of playwright Shen Tan, with her play 13.13.13.  Directed by Tan Shou Chen, 13.13.13 follows William and Samantha (Thomas Pang and Sharda Harrison), a … Continue reading Review: 13.13.13 by Theatreworks

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Arts, Preview

George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Over the last 8 years, the annual George Town Festival has grown from small town art showcase to a massive, internationally renowned gathering of global artists, transforming Penang into a hub of entertainment and excitement for a month. As it moves into its 9th year this coming weekend, the festival is now bigger and better than ever, receiving over 200 proposals … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek

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