Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay celebrates twenty years…and beyond

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre, marks the last of its teen years as it turns 19 on 12 Oct 2021. In anticipation of the centre’s 20th anniversary, Esplanade is pleased to share more about its upcoming plans and activities for 2022. Said Ms Yvonne Tham, CEO, The Esplanade Co Ltd: “Esplanade’s architecture—while resembling durians to some—was not designed with … Continue reading Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay celebrates twenty years…and beyond

Preview: ________ Can Change by The Necessary Stage

Humans are adaptable creatures, so is it really too much to ask Indians, homosexuals and Marxists to change? Thats the question at the heart of The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) restaging of their work ________ Can Change (pronounced ‘blank’ can change), which plays at the Esplanade Recital Studio this November. Last staged in 2010 as part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010: Art & Law, the work … Continue reading Preview: ________ Can Change by The Necessary Stage

Preview: Masterpiece in Motion 2021 by Singapore Dance Theatre

The Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) is back this September to celebrate its 33rd Anniversary Season as the premier professional dance company in Singapore. Returning to the Esplanade Theatre for a weekend, get ready for the 33rd Anniversary Season performance of their annual Masterpiece in Motion performance, with three of their most celebrated works. Revel in the company’s artistic eminence this season as it brings to … Continue reading Preview: Masterpiece in Motion 2021 by Singapore Dance Theatre

Preview: Moonfest 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

The Mid-Autumn season is back, and that means it’s time to sip tea, eat mooncakes, and get ready for the Esplanade’s annual Moonfest. Now in its 17th edition, the festival will feature a series of programme celebrating traditional Chinese art forms ranging from xiqu to music, dance to puppetry and more. With the pandemic in place, the festival will be hybrid in nature and take … Continue reading Preview: Moonfest 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

Preview: da:ns festival 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

In the middle of the pandemic, it’s all too easy to come to a complete standstill. But for dancers – movement is eternal, and the one thing that will keep them going, as exemplified and celebrated each year at the Esplanade’s da:ns festival. This year, the 16th edition of the festival will take place from 8th to 17th October, and in line with the way … Continue reading Preview: da:ns festival 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

★★★☆☆ Review: Resonances – A Double Bill by Bellepoque

Let your imagination run free as art takes over. The Belle Epoque referred to a Golden Age in European history which focused on operatic art forms, along with cabaret. Despite sharing a name with this period however, local performing arts company Bellepoque goes a step further, taking the spirit of the era and updating it for contemporary times with their willingness to combine various art … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Resonances – A Double Bill by Bellepoque

Open Call: Pathey Nimidam 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

Calling all budding playwrights – the Esplanade’s annual Pathey Nimidam festival returns from 27th to 29th August 2021, and they’re looking for participants. Comprising a series of new 10-minute Tamil plays, Pathey Nimidam will involve the participation of numerous Tamil and non-Tamil theatre practitioners, from directors, to playwrights, to actors. This particular open call is looking for new playwrights and provide them with a platform to … Continue reading Open Call: Pathey Nimidam 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

Preview: Pesta Raya 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Marking a milestone 20th edition, the 2021 Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts is set to be a celebratory event as they reflect on how the festival has grown over the years, welcoming both local and regional art from the Nusantara. Taking place from 10th to 27th June, the festival will bring the same indomitable spirit and energy of past editions to the Esplanade, … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

★★★☆☆ Review: By Design by CAKE

Triptych of new work exploring the intersections of performativity and design. CAKE is a company that has always been known for their willingness to find new collaborators, often leading to visually stunning experimental work. That’s a trend that continues in By Design, CAKE’s latest project, which puts graphic design artists front and centre. With By Design, CAKE presents the work of Vanessa Ban, Zach Lieberman … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: By Design by CAKE

Review: TM by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Ontroerend Goed

Dissolving the borders between us and them with a reassuring, hopeful personality quiz. In a year where physical performances are slowly but surely becoming the norm once again, it can be off-putting or daunting to go back to the world of digital productions, unless there is something truly special about the piece. For Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed however, there is something enticing enough about … Continue reading Review: TM by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Ontroerend Goed