Preview: Civilised by The Necessary Stage

Break out the party poppers, cut the cake, and celebrate Singapore’s Bicentennial with The Necessary Stage (TNS)! But hold on a minute – should we really be celebrating our Bicentennial, an anniversary marked and marred by the complications of colonialism and an almost reverent commemoration of the white men and founding fathers who arrived on our shores to transform us from small fishing villages to booming metropolis, … Continue reading Preview: Civilised by The Necessary Stage

Preview: 22 Stories by ANDSOFORTH Jr.

Local immersive theatre company ANDSOFORTH Jr. is back this May with a massive, brand new theatrical extravaganza! Best known for creating family friendly versions of their parent company’s immersive theatre experiences, this time around, they’re taking things to the next level with 22 Stories – a sprawling, exploratory trip around 22 experiential rooms in a single, 20,000 square foot playspace in the West of Singapore. Created by ANDSOFORTH … Continue reading Preview: 22 Stories by ANDSOFORTH Jr.

Preview: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

Frontier Danceland returns with a new edition of annual mid-year production SIDES this May. Playing at the SOTA Studio Theatre, SIDES 2019 is set to feature a double-bill of new work by renowned choreographers Shahar Binyamini (Israel) and Neus Gil Cortés (Spain/UK), specially created for and performed by Frontier Danceland company artists. Returning for his third outing as choreographer-in-residence with Frontier Danceland, Shahar Binyamini is … Continue reading Preview: SIDES 2019 by Frontier Danceland

SIFA 2019: Sold Out Show Ryuichi Sakamoto – Fragments To Release Additional Tickets on 24th April

After the blockbuster success of Ryuichi Sakamoto – Fragments, the first show for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) to sell out within the hour of ticket release in February, organizers are set to release an additional 40 tickets for sale on a first come, first served basis once released this Wednesday, 24 April at 10am. A maximum of two tickets can be purchased per … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Sold Out Show Ryuichi Sakamoto – Fragments To Release Additional Tickets on 24th April

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced its 2019/20 lineup of concerts of both familiar and new music, featuring 32 artist debuts, new Singaporean works, and violinist Rachel Barton Pine as SSO Artist-in-Residence. Other highlights of the season to look forward to include the launch of a brand new season pass for fans and frequent concert goers. Says Singapore Symphony Group CEO Chng Hak-Peng: “The … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)

BRIGHTON – The horses are saddled, the guns are slung and the chaps are ready. This May, the Aussie kings of narrative circus, Head First Acrobats will ride into town for the 2019 Brighton Fringe with an all-new acrobatic adventure. Railed is a Western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and comic capers of the creators of the smash hit Elixir … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)

Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

Sex. Violence. Blurred lines. After a strong start to their 2019 season with Late Company, for their second production of the year, Singapore’s favourite ‘ass-kicking’ theatre company is set for the world premiere of a brand new play – This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls. A completely original work inspired by the ongoing  #MeToo movement, This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls was written by Ken Kwek … Continue reading Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is all set to launch its 2019 edition this May with a lineup of premieres from all over the world, and has now unveiled the full line-up for Singular Screens, the film programme, alongside additional workshops and tickets released for the most popular of shows. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), a total of 23 works will be presented at … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

As part of their chamber series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents three concerts over one weekend this May. Start the weekend with the SSO Strings playing Schubert’s Death and the Maiden and other fine works in his final years filled with deep sorrow and stark drama. The slow movement from his Piano Trio, D. 929, exudes bleak, inevitable loss amidst its inexorable momentum. THe programme will end … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)

LONDON – Best known for his role in Ken Loach’s 2016 BAFTA and Palme D’or-winning film I, Daniel Blake, actor, rapper, singer and rising star Kema Sikazwe (aka Kema Kay), will make his stage debut in Shine. Premiering at Live Theatre in Newcastle before transferring to the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, this world premiere is written and performed by Sikazwe and features seven new songs written … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)