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Arts, musical, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: A French Kiss in Singapore by Sing’theatre

Perhaps the French do know best how to express love in all its forms, as exemplified in Sing’theatre’s revival of this musical revue. Sing’theatre’s A French Kiss in Singapore is part concert, part theatrical homage, and part living museum exhibit—an artful celebration of four titans of French chanson: Charles Aznavour, Charles Trenet, Serge Gainsbourg, and Jacques Brel. Originally staged in 2013, this new 2025 revival … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A French Kiss in Singapore by Sing’theatre

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Theatres

★★★★★ Review: Lived Fiction by Stopgap Dance Company

More than just a showcase of accessibility, Stopgap Dance Company elevates inclusivity to an artform of the future. For years, accessibility in the performing arts has too often carried an unfortunate association with charity—where the presence of disabled artists on stage is seen as a benevolent gesture rather than a celebration of creative excellence, where artists and companies are assumed to be platforming disabled artists … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Lived Fiction by Stopgap Dance Company

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Arts, Interview, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Sing’theatre’s A French Kiss In Singapore: An Interview with Hossan Leong and Dwayne Lau on love, romance, and musical theatre

This April, Sing’theatre is kicking off its 2025 season with a much-anticipated restaging of A French Kiss in Singapore, a critically-acclaimed musical revue first staged in 2013. Directed by Hossan Leong, and featuring a cast that includes Dwayne Lau, Amin Alifin, Andrew Marko and Rino Junior John, the show revisits the music of French legends like Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Brel and Charles Trenet—with … Continue reading Sing’theatre’s A French Kiss In Singapore: An Interview with Hossan Leong and Dwayne Lau on love, romance, and musical theatre

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Theatres

Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

The third edition of da:ns focus – EveryBody by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay returns next week, from 9th to 13th April, and as with previous editions, aims to break boundaries and show that dance is for everyone and every body, with no need for a ‘perfect’ body to participate in the beautiful art form of dance. Launched in 2023, EveryBody presents high-quality performances and experiences centred … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

Ding Yi Music Company invites you to experience a mythical journey of Chinese chamber music at Earth: Unheard, featuring works inspired by folklore, mythology, and native traditions, each note resonating with human emotions and the vastness of nature, sparking imagination and reflection. Led by Artistic Advisor Hu Yu, renowned banhu virtuoso and professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, and curated by Ding Yi concertmaster, … Continue reading Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO Closes 2024/25 Season On A High Note, SNYO Heads On Tour

The Singapore Symphony closes an exciting 2024/25 season with a lineup of concerts catered to all music fans. From world-class artists and free family-friendly concerts to performances by the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Choruses, your concert calendar will be packed for the next few months. The Singapore National Youth Orchestra will also embark on its first tour since 2018, performing in Macao, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Closes 2024/25 Season On A High Note, SNYO Heads On Tour

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Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

Bridging time and space once more with the third edition of Ding Yi’s Traversing concert to open their 2025/26 season. Now in its third edition, Ding Yi Music Company’s Traversing series has always been about connections—between cultures, eras, and musical traditions, as Singapore’s foremost Chinese Chamber music company pushes and stretches the genres with each new concert. This year, Traversing opens their 2025/26 concert season, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

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Music Is: An Interview with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company

For nearly two decades, Ding Yi Music Company has been shaping the landscape of Chinese chamber music in Singapore. Now, at 18 years old and having firmly established their identity and purpose, the ensemble has reached a new crossroads, and are now moving towards developing a lasting legacy, not just in Singapore, but throughout the region. As they prepare to open their 2025/26 season, current … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company

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Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company announces 2025/26 Season

Ding Yi Music Company proudly announces its highly anticipated 2025/26 concert season, a visionary lineup that fuses tradition with cutting-edge artistry. Committed to shaping the future of Chinese chamber music, the upcoming season celebrates Singapore’s 60th year by featuring Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award recipients in every concert—paying tribute to the nation’s most distinguished and emerging talents. Ding Yi continues its deep dive into … Continue reading Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company announces 2025/26 Season

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: A French Kiss in Singapore by Sing’theatre

Starting off their 2025 season on a bang, Sing’theatre is set to bring back crowd-favourite A French Kiss In Singapore this April. Created by George Chan and originally staged in 2013, A French Kiss In Singapore is a musical that celebrates the artistry of four of France’s most beloved contemporary songwriters and performers—Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Brel, and Charles Trenet. Their timeless classics, immortalised … Continue reading Preview: A French Kiss in Singapore by Sing’theatre

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