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Arts, Review, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Review: The Troupe by Birds Migrant Theatre

Ambitious attempt at tackling issues of xenophobia and the ever-growing refugee crisis. When we last saw Birds Migrant Theatre at the 2023 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, the team of migrants and theatre enthusiasts had put on a deeply personal show about their lived experiences as foreign workers in Singapore. Since then, the group has continued to pursue their passion for the arts, and in 2025, … Continue reading Review: The Troupe by Birds Migrant Theatre

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Art What!: Light to Night Festival 2025 – Do You See Me?

National Gallery Singapore presents Light to Night Singapore 2025, a marquee event of Singapore Art Week. This year, the crowd-favourite festival returns with a spotlight on visionary local artists and an invitation to “see and be seen”, exploring the diverse, multifaceted identities of our communities under the theme “Do You See Me?”. The meaningful theme underscores the Gallery’s collaboration with diverse artists and programmes, showcasing … Continue reading Art What!: Light to Night Festival 2025 – Do You See Me?

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Art What!: From Palais to Pulau by Critical Craft Collective

This Singapore Art Week, the Critical Craft Collective (CCC) presents From Palais to Pulau, a reimagining of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, the iconic Victorian-era domestic guide. This project examines invisible and emotional labour, gender roles, and colonial legacies within the home, highlighting often-overlooked cultural practices. The title signifies a transition from European conceptions and origins to Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, with the aim … Continue reading Art What!: From Palais to Pulau by Critical Craft Collective

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Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is excited to announce the appointment of Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu as its new Music Director with effect from the 2026/27 season. He will be appointed for an initial three-year term, and takes over from Maestro Hans Graf who was appointed Chief Conductor in the 2020/21 season and later Music Director in 2022/23, and who has decided to end his … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

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Art What!: NTU Museum’s Construction in Every Corner

NTU Museum is proud to present Construction in Every Corner, an exhibition exploring the complex and often overlooked world of urban construction. In a city where the rhythm of progress seems to be marked by perpetual noise, dust, and disruption, this exhibition asks: Are these construction projects truly just a necessary inconvenience? Or do they offer more – hidden stories, untold narratives, and unexplored spaces? … Continue reading Art What!: NTU Museum’s Construction in Every Corner

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Art What!: Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but A Story – Collection of Richard Koh presented by The Private Museum, Singapore

Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but a Story – Collection of Richard Koh, showcases Richard Koh’s personal art collection in Singapore, from 9 January to 9 March 2025. This exhibition, coinciding with Singapore Art Week 2025, marks the second time Koh’s private collection will be presented at The Private Museum, offering audiences a fresh glimpse into his evolving journey as a collector and … Continue reading Art What!: Of Dreams and Contemplation: I am All but A Story – Collection of Richard Koh presented by The Private Museum, Singapore

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Preview: Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence by Grain Performance & Research Lab

The arts can be enjoyed and performed by anyone of any age, whether you’re a teen or an octogenarian. This January, Grain Performance & Research Lab is proud to present the results of their training, where a cast of five generations, aged 18 to 84, will be performing brand new show Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence. Directed by Beverley Yuen, Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence blends physical … Continue reading Preview: Whispering Tiger, Hidden Essence by Grain Performance & Research Lab

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Art What!: Robert Zhao Renhui – The Divine in the Trash Stratum at shanghART Singapore

ShanghART Singapore is set to present The Divine in the Trash Stratum, a solo exhibition by Robert Zhao Renhui featuring his latest photographic works. The exhibition highlights the profound transformations that emerge from layers of waste and decay, as the artist invites us to reimagine the relationship between humanity and nature A series of photographs of various creatures on a fallen Albizia tree trunk welcome … Continue reading Art What!: Robert Zhao Renhui – The Divine in the Trash Stratum at shanghART Singapore

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Art What!: S.E.A. Focus 2025 to showcase evolution of Southeast Asian art with 20 galleries

S.E.A. Focus, a leading platform and marketplace for contemporary Southeast Asian art, is returning for its seventh edition from 18 to 26 January 2025 at the Tanjong Pagar Distripark, with Bank of Singapore as the main sponsor. This annual showcase, organised by STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC), is a highlight of the Singapore Art Week … Continue reading Art What!: S.E.A. Focus 2025 to showcase evolution of Southeast Asian art with 20 galleries

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M1 Singapore Fringe 2025: An Interview with MASHH (Mm and Something Happens Here) on ‘I Am Seaweed’

Growing up in fast-paced Singapore with its high expectations gets to even the most resilient of people. There always comes a breaking point for everyone, yet, we keep telling ourselves we can take on more and more and more. For Cheryl Ho, Rachel Lee, who form theatre collective MASHH (Mm and Something Happens Here), they liken it to the unusual metaphor of seaweed, and how … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe 2025: An Interview with MASHH (Mm and Something Happens Here) on ‘I Am Seaweed’

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