Singapore Night Festival 2018 – Lighting up the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct

This weekend, the annual Singapore Night Festival has returned for its 11th edition. While not yet in full swing, with live performances and a festival village set to premiere next week, all fourteen of its night light exhibitions have already gone up, ready for hungry cameras begging for a shot of these illuminated artworks. Here’s some artworks to look forward to: As with just about … Continue reading Singapore Night Festival 2018 – Lighting up the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct

George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – In the third week of the annual George Town Festival, we go full speed ahead into theatrical productions, with several theatre companies from both Malaysia and the world coming together to present some unique stories that utilise the magic of the medium to create unforgettable experiences: Presented by The Temple of Arts, Under the Kayon Tree features some of Malaysia’s top musicians and … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

M1 Patch! 2018: The Ordinary and The Unspectacular《平淡无奇》 (Review)

Magnifying the sense of isolation in the elderly through slow theatre. As we go through the rush of everyday, fast-paced living, it can be difficult to find the space and time for reflection, to slow down and truly think about where we are and what we are going through. Perhaps then, to gain insight and perspective, one should turn to those who do have the time … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: The Ordinary and The Unspectacular《平淡无奇》 (Review)

George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Moving into the second week of the annual George Town Festival, this time we see the festival receiving a strong Taiwanese focus, as the programme moves to highlight Taiwan’s creative landscape through talks and art. Read on for more about how you should plan your week at George Town! Presented by Taiwanese group La Cie MaxMind, Isle of Dreams is a mythological, end … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)

Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life

Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the 12th edition of Archifest returns this September. During the two week long festival, the city comes alive as they celebrate our urban environment, creating the nurturing space for reflection, question, collaboration and experimentation. This year’s edition will be led by Yann Follain, the Managing Director-Head of Design of WY-TO, who has taken on the role of Festival Director … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2018

The Singapore Night Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, but that doesn’t mean it’s letting off any steam at all as it steps boldly into its second decade. Returning this August, the annual festival once again invites members of the public to Bring On the Night as all new installations and programmes from all disciplines and all over the world are introduced to the Bras … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2018

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.

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

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

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