Huayi 2023: An Interview with Liang Chi-Ming, director of Godot Theatre Company’s ‘ART’

Over this first weekend of the Esplanade’s 2023 Huayi- Chinese Festival of Arts, the ongoing theme seems to be friendship, with headliner shows Two men, ten years later and Godot Theatre Company’s ART both dealing with the difficulties and nuances of navigating long-term friendships. And it makes perfect sense too – after all, in a world fraught with conflict, we need more friendships built on … Continue reading Huayi 2023: An Interview with Liang Chi-Ming, director of Godot Theatre Company’s ‘ART’

Huayi 2023: An Interview with best friends Chen Wu-kang and Su Wei-chia, co-creators of ‘Two men, ten years later’ (两男常罩)

In spite of countless life events, in spite of differing artistic directions and career trajectories, in spite of battling a global pandemic and even life-threatening illness, Taiwanese dancers Chen Wu-kang and Su Wei-chia have remained best friends for 30 years now. Ever since co-founding the company HORSE in 2004, the two have also collaborated on numerous projects, including the experimental work 2 men (2012), which … Continue reading Huayi 2023: An Interview with best friends Chen Wu-kang and Su Wei-chia, co-creators of ‘Two men, ten years later’ (两男常罩)

Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts has always been a gateway to the region’s best Chinese arts, from China to Hong Kong, Taiwan to of course, Singapore. In the next edition, running from 27th January to 5th February, the festival coincides with the Year of the Rabbit, full of positivity and wit, as the Esplanade welcomes audiences to discover new worlds, make memories … Continue reading Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Voices – A Festival of Song by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Voices – A Festival of Song returns from 1st to 4th December, commemorating its 10th edition alongside Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s 20th anniversary. Celebrating song and voice in all forms, Voices once again brings together a multitude of types of singing from choral, opera and a cappella to pop, musical theatre and xinyao. Over the weekend, watch as every corner of … Continue reading Preview: Voices – A Festival of Song by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Indian culture spans myriad art forms and genres, and once again, the Esplanade is back to celebrate that with the annual Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts. Taking place from 18th to 27th November 2022, the festival builds on the relationships developed over the years with artists and arts groups, while also introducing new and exciting artists and art forms that audiences can look … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: True Colors Festival The Concert 2022 to bring in Katy Perry as special guest in Tokyo

True Colors Festival (TCF) – the long-running international festival of performing arts that celebrates diversity and inclusion – has announced Katy Perry as its special guest, performing for TCF THE CONCERT 2022. The global pop superstar will take the stage alongside a powerhouse line-up of artists from around the world, in a concert that will celebrate diversity and the power of music to connect people … Continue reading Preview: True Colors Festival The Concert 2022 to bring in Katy Perry as special guest in Tokyo

Film Fanatic: Golden Village’s 13th Love & Pride Film Festival

Coming hot on the heels of Singapore’s landmark decision to overrule Section 377A of the penal code, which outlaws sex between men, Golden Village’s annual Love & Pride film festival returns once more to celebrate Freedom and Acceptance. Now in its 13th year, the festival is the longest-running film festival in Singapore dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, it has grown in stature … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Golden Village’s 13th Love & Pride Film Festival

★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

Reflections on aging and mortality in the latest version of this ‘living play’. Originating as a simple idea where Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed simply wanted to share stories of their mothers, over the last 16 years, the two theatremakers have managed to perform their show Recalling Mother across multiple iterations and across multiple countries, each version seeing the play grow and evolve alongside them. … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

Re-Route Festival to make its debut at Singapore Design Week 2022 shines spotlight on Little India’s heritage through design activations

Developed by creative brains, Mervin Tan and Cheryl Sim from Plus Collaboratives, Re-Route Festival is a placemaking festival that will immerse visitors in an alternate storytelling of the Little India district. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and DesignSingapore Council, the Re-Route Festival aims to demonstrate how design can be used as a tool to spotlight Singapore’s heritage through a collective of creative voices.  … Continue reading Re-Route Festival to make its debut at Singapore Design Week 2022 shines spotlight on Little India’s heritage through design activations

Preview: Singapore Improv Festival 2022

This September, the Singapore Improv Festival (SIF) returns to bring back the joy of live improvised theatre the Aliwal Arts Center. Featuring performances by over 40 Improv teams from Korea, Australia, Philippines and the US, the Singapore Improv Festival presents completely unscripted stories created with nothing but a little help from the audience and the performers’ own creativity. Due to its uniquely spontaneous and adaptive nature, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Improv Festival 2022