Tag: june

Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: RADA Festival 2019

LONDON – Bringing together an eclectic mix of theatremakers, from artists to writers, directors to practitioners, the annual RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) Festival returns from 26th June to 6th July to provide a platform for emerging talent, new collaborations, and fierce, inspirational projects that challenge the social and political. As a festival that promotes collaboration and co-creation, the RADA Festival champions experimentation and exploration, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: RADA Festival 2019

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

In the third year since their inception, local theatre ensemble Wag the Dog is growing with each new production, stronger and better with each new staging. This June, they’re back again with their latest mainstage production, presenting Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive. Says founding and cast member Sean Worrall: “As an ensemble, we’ve always aimed to stage the best available writing in … Continue reading How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With its history of over 300 years, the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet is often considered the birthplace of classical dance. Even today, the company continues to pursue excellence as it performs repertory work and creation of new choreographies. While it’s rare for the company to travel to Asia, this June, Singaporeans will get a chance to see the company in action as they tour to … Continue reading Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture 

If there’s one celebrity to look out for each year at the Met Gala red carpet, it’s Rihanna. And back in 2015, when the theme for the Gala was China Through The Looking Glass, the Barbados singer-songwriter stunned with an impossible-to-miss, yellow gown, its long train pooling into a golden circle, as the cameras snapped away. That iconic dress was designed by none other than … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture 

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Arts, Books, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

This June, the Singapore Art Book Fair (SGBAF) returns for one weekend as art lovers and especially art book lovers head down to Gillman Barracks to stock up on their collection. The sixth edition of this free event is open to the public and features a selection of art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera, as over 80 local and international exhibitors showcase their selections of … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

In the wake of the recent anti-extradition protests, it seems oddly appropriate that the National Gallery Singapore’s (The Gallery) latest exhibition deals with issues of art as provocative, rebellious and resonant, its Southeast Asian premiere following successful showings in Japan and Korea. Co-organised by The Gallery, Museum of Modern Art Tokyo (MOMAT), Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea (MMCA) and the Japan Foundation Asia … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

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Arts, News, Singapore

Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay officially broke ground on Tuesday, 18th June for the construction of its new 550-seat theatre situated along its busy waterfront. In appreciation of Singtel’s generous donation of S$10 million, the performance venue will be named Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade. Opening in 2021, the new theatre will fill the gap between Esplanade’s large venues and smaller studio spaces, and … Continue reading Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Papa directed by Sharul Channa

Sharul Channa and co celebrate Father’s Day with this heartfelt performance. With the many expectations thrust upon them, fathers don’t have it easy in Asian society, from being a disciplinarian to a breadwinner, to quite simply, figuring out how to be a good parent. It is timely then, that local stand up comedian Sharul Channa has chosen this particular Father’s Day weekend to premiere a … Continue reading Review: Papa directed by Sharul Channa

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Singapore, travel

Changi Recommends Unveils Five New ChangiWiFi Collection Points in Changi Airport

Five new ChangiWiFi collection points have been established in Changi Airport to facilitate the collection and return of ChangiWiFi routers for travelers, bringing the total number of collection points across all four terminals to eleven. Aimed at easing queues and reducing waiting times, customers making their ChangiWiFi bookings online at www.ChangiWiFi.com can now select their choice collection points to suit their schedule and convenience. As the sole … Continue reading Changi Recommends Unveils Five New ChangiWiFi Collection Points in Changi Airport

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Arts, Concert, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Eric Lu & Yu-Chien Tseng presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

  While Argentinian master pianist Martha Argerich postponed her return to Singapore indefinitely, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has soldiered on with a concert in lieu, with pianist Eric Lu and violinist Yu-Chien Tseng joining the orchestra for a showcase at the Esplanade Concert Hall. The concert started off with Rachmaninoff’s The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29, performed by the SSO, as conducted by … Continue reading Review: Eric Lu & Yu-Chien Tseng presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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