Tag: july

Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kusu Island by The Fool Theatre

This July, The Fool Theatre returns with a brand new Mandarin musical. Aimed at reimagining the origins of the islands of Singapore, this time around, they will be tackling the history and heritage of Kusu Island. Director Xavier Kang leads the production that boasts an eclectic team, of which half are making their professional debuts in their respective roles onstage and off. Kusu Island follows … Continue reading Preview: Kusu Island by The Fool Theatre

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Arts, Music, Preview

Preview: Broadway Beng – Growing gOLD by Dream Academy

Big, bold and always gold, Dream Academy’s beloved Broadway Beng returns to the stage this July for a brand new show – Broadway Beng – Growing gOLD. Marking the 8th instalment of the Broadway Beng series of shows since 2006, Broadway Beng has made a name for himself as one of Dream Academy’s most popular characters – a singing, Hokkien-speaking, flamboyant, and ostentatious character who … Continue reading Preview: Broadway Beng – Growing gOLD by Dream Academy

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Arts, Comedy, malaysia, Preview, Theatre

Preview: George Town Festival 2023

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – The annual George Town Festival (GTF) returns from 15th to 30th July 2023, promising a spectacular celebration of art, culture, and heritage for all to experience. The 16-day festival presents a myriad of outstanding artistic works by Malaysian and international artists, featuring productions across varied art forms ranging from traditional, contemporary, experimental, and multidisciplinary. This makes George Town Festival 2023 the … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2023

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Arts, Music, Preview

Music Is: Baybeats 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

After two years of the pandemic, the 2022 edition of the annual Baybeats festival is ready to welcome back the crowds with a wave of alternative music from Singapore and beyond. Returning from 28th to 30th October over a single weekend, Baybeats 2022 welcomes back the return of the festival’s beloved Powerhouse stage—renamed Powerhouse2. Set up at the brand new Singtel Waterfront Theatre, fans of … Continue reading Music Is: Baybeats 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review

★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

New edition of Dancers’ Locker explores nature, culture, and features innovative use of space. In the wake of the pandemic, local dance company Frontier Danceland has come through with a slew of new skillsets, from performing onscreen to further developing their technique and poise. Now, returning to fully-live performances, they’ve taken their experiences from the pandemic and transmuted it into new works for Dancers’ Locker … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

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Arts, Comedy, malaysia, Preview, Theatre

George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Cahaya XR Creative Producer & Project Manager Luvenia Kalia

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – After two years in the pandemic and the restriction of live events, suffice to say that much of the art world has taken a deep dive into the digital realm, giving rise to NFTs, VR, AR and more unprecedented mediums. But with the return to a new normal, do these digital art forms still have a place? Australian creative digital studio … Continue reading George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Cahaya XR Creative Producer & Project Manager Luvenia Kalia

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Arts, Comedy, Review, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Hold On To Your Butts at The Improv Company’s Nook @ Aliwal

Chaos is the formula for laughter, in this loving, low-budget parody of Jurassic Park. If it’s one country that has a thing for dinosaurs, it’s Singapore, with everything from the Jurassic Mile to Jurassic Park-themed rides at Universal Studios. Perhaps one film franchise that encapsulates that shared obsession and wonder for these ancient beasts is Jurassic Park, still going strong to this day with the … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Hold On To Your Butts at The Improv Company’s Nook @ Aliwal

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★★☆☆☆ Review: Assembly by Drama Box

Summoning ghosts of the past in the hopes of laying bullies to rest. What school doesn’t have its share of ghost stories? From supposed paranormal activity or strange sightings after hours, students across generations have passed down these haunting tales from one batch to the next batch. But amidst the supernatural, school can also truly be a terrifying place to be a teen, with an … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Assembly by Drama Box

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita by Wild Rice

Julian Wong passes on the legacy of Zubir Said with a heartfelt lesson on music, nation building, and chasing dreams.  In 1928, a young man made the decision to take fate into his own hands, go against his father’s wishes, and pursue a life of music. With only the clothes on his back and a clean towel in hand, he left his village of Bukit … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita by Wild Rice

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, malaysia, Preview, Theatre

George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Festival Director Jack Wong

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – On 9th July 2022, after two years of the pandemic, the annual George Town Festival (GTF) heralded a long-anticipated return to a fully-live format, as the Penangite capital came to life with a plethora of arts and cultural events, from music to film and performing arts. At the head of the festival is Jack Wong, who has been organising the event … Continue reading George Town Festival 2022: An Interview with Festival Director Jack Wong

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