Preview: RevoLOOtion by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This April, the newest graduating cohort of the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) will perform their new devised work, RevoLOOtion, at Goodman Arts Centre Black Box. Directed by veteran theatre practitioner Li Xie, RevoLOOtion is an original production that takes an unvarnished look at the internal conflict and oppression that exists beneath the veneer of a community. Uniquely designed as a performance and workshop, RevoLOOtion attempts … Continue reading Preview: RevoLOOtion by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Preview: Festival House returns for SIFA 2021, with focus on healing and humanity

When Gaurav Kripalani took on the role of Festival Director for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), he introduced the concept of the Festival House, a central location in the heart of the city, where festival-goers could gather for a drink, talk to each other, and take in the wonder of the performance they had just witnessed. After the festival went on hiatus last … Continue reading Preview: Festival House returns for SIFA 2021, with focus on healing and humanity

MICapella to launch new single in their biggest live concert at Sands Theatre

Vocal band MICappella has been making waves in the music scene over thepast few years – winning praise from American contemporary a cappella guru Deke Sharon, who is also the vocal producer for the hit musical film franchise Pitch Perfect, had their 2017 medley of National Day Parade songs shared on social media by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and hailed as one of Asia’s … Continue reading MICapella to launch new single in their biggest live concert at Sands Theatre

Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021

Even with a hiatus in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Singapore International Festival of Arts never truly left us, taking on a more experimental thrust with multiple digital events held as part of ‘v2.020‘, featuring both local and international artists. But come 2021, with live performances slowly but surely opening up again as the pandemic situation improves day by day, the festival is … Continue reading Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021

Arts of the UK 2020: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta streaming for free this November

LONDON – A bridge between reality and fiction, Edith Alibec’s award-winning adaptation of Aglaja Veteranyi’s autobiographical book, Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta, will be made available digitally this November through the Romanian Cultural Institute. A fascinating and endlessly imaginative show, it follows a family of circus artists who flee the Communist regime in Romania during the 1960s in search of fame, glory and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta streaming for free this November

SIFA v2.020: More programmes announced as 2020 comes to a close

Following the successful launch of SIFA v2.020 in June, Singapore’s pinnacle arts festival announces an exciting lineup of programmes to wrap up 2020. Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL), this next wave of shows, workshops, talks and podcasts programmed between October and December showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of artists in the face of once unimaginable challenges wrought by the pandemic. Adapting swiftly to new techniques and … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: More programmes announced as 2020 comes to a close

SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL), Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) v2.020 will be premiering newly commissioned work Poetry Under the Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions, as part of the new wave of live performance pilots initiated by the National Arts Council.  A hybrid event comprising live performance and virtual streaming, watch as the contemporary performance weaves tapestries of dance, opera, music and theatre to celebrate the … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Poetry Under The Southern Bough by Toy Factory Productions (Live Performance Pilot)

SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) unveils the full lineup for Singular Screens, now available both on-demand and at Oldham Theatre as part of SIFA v2.020 from 4 September 2020. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), Singular Screens celebrates diverse and independent visions, now in its third annual edition since 2018.   “Singular Screens has been a significant part of SIFA for the past three years, showcasing some … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts

Following the successful wave of digital programmes featuring a strong music focus earlier in June and July, The Necessary Stage invites audiences into the world of The Year of No Return through Digital Traces: The Year of No Return beginning on 15 August 2020. Commissioned by Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), The Year of No Return by The Necessary Stage is slated for its world premiere at the festival in 2021 alongside three other Singaporean theatre companies. Written … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: The Necessary Stage presents Digital Traces: The Year of No Return vodcasts

By The Book: Epigram Unveils Stories About Stories Online, Showcasing New Book Offerings In The Year To Come

Usually held twice a year to showcase their upcoming titles, Epigram Books has taken Stories About Stories online, with authors talking about their upcoming books on video, and giving fans a first look at their new works to come from July to December 2020. In the fiction segment, look out for Epigram Books Fiction Prize finalists, such as librarian and first time novelist Erni Salleh, who penned … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Unveils Stories About Stories Online, Showcasing New Book Offerings In The Year To Come