Tag: november

Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Operatic Identities by CulturedGen + Interview with Creator Summer Song

Summer Song has led a multicultured life. Born in China, she moved to Singapore when she was just 8, before moving to Toronto 11 years ago to work. Obtaining a Masters from Columbia in New York, she entered the financial services and did corporate jobs before it finally hit her along the way that something was missing in her life. And then she realised what … Continue reading Preview: Operatic Identities by CulturedGen + Interview with Creator Summer Song

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview

Neon Lights 2019: Neon Lights adds Disco Hue and More to Line-up + Family-friendly Activities Announced For Children to Join In

There is no age limit for having a good time at Neon Lights Festival on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th November at Fort Canning Green. Singapore’s premier arts and music festival announces the return of Neon Kids with new introductions such as Silent Disco Kids Edition, Aliens of Manila Sci-Fi Helmet Workshop, and the evergreen Sideshow Garden Games. More music is also to be expected as Neon Lights announces the addition of The … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019: Neon Lights adds Disco Hue and More to Line-up + Family-friendly Activities Announced For Children to Join In

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

London Arts 2019: Christmas delights at the Old Royal Naval College this Holiday Season

LONDON – For over 500 years the festive season has been an important part of the Greenwich maritime heritage site calendar and today is no different. On the very same grounds that Henry VIII celebrated Christmas, visitors to the Old Royal Naval College can celebrate the festivities with a feast of winter delights including carol concerts, wreath making masterclasses, Christmas shopping, the annual Greenwich Christmas Lights … Continue reading London Arts 2019: Christmas delights at the Old Royal Naval College this Holiday Season

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

Preview: Celebrations for Prof’ Ho by NUS Centre For the Arts (Music)

This weekend, Singaporean musicians are coming together to celebrate the 80th birthday of musical leader and key advocate for the development of local school bands, Associate Prof Ho Hwee Long. Comprising performers drawn from alumni and current band members of the National Institute of Education, National Junior College and National University of Singapore, all of whom were developed under the baton of Prof Ho, will perform … Continue reading Preview: Celebrations for Prof’ Ho by NUS Centre For the Arts (Music)

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Interview, London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: An Interview with Scott Alexander, Producer of BBC Earth’s Seven Worlds, One Planet

Scott Alexander is a veteran of the nature documentary game. Having worked at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit for over the last 20 years, Scott has been at the helm of successful programmes such as Big Cat Live, award-winning children’s wildlife series Deadly60 and even directed Sir David Attenborough on AFTA-winning series Life In Cold Blood. “I’ve always had the passion for the outdoors and studying … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Scott Alexander, Producer of BBC Earth’s Seven Worlds, One Planet

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Arts, Books, literature, Review, Singapore

Singapore Writers Festival 2019: On the Nature of Language with Marlon James’ SWF Prologue and Pico Iyer’s Beyond Borders, Beyond Words

Opening weekend of the 2019 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) has kicked off to a great start – helmed by some key anchor events and highlights, it’s no surprise to see various venues filled and buzzing with activity as the Civic District came awash with literary activity and a swarm of local and international writers gathering in Singapore. Perhaps one of the most anticipated authors of … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival 2019: On the Nature of Language with Marlon James’ SWF Prologue and Pico Iyer’s Beyond Borders, Beyond Words

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab

A new collective’s in town and they’re here to make a statement with their debut production this November. Named Rupa co.lab, comprising Malay theatremakers Hazwan Norly, Nabilah Said and Nessa Anwar (all founding members of the playwright collective Main Tulis Group), the collective aims to create new work and provoke and reshapes conversations as seen through the lens of the Malay person. As of now, the … Continue reading Preview: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Three Feathers by L’arietta

This November, L’arietta Productions is back with an all new show, as they present the Asian premiere of Lori Laitman’s The Three Feathers. A chamber opera aimed at younger audience members, join Princess Dora as she ventures into the magical world to save her father’s kingdom as the show plays at Aliwal Arts Centre.  Based on a tale by the Brothers Grimm, the opera follows … Continue reading Preview: The Three Feathers by L’arietta

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Arts, Preview, travel, travelXculture

Art Down Under: Over 200,000 Attendees at OzAsia Festival 2019

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA –  Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival is celebrating its growing success with 200,000 attendees across a range of sold-out performances and popular free events for the 18-day festival, which closed yesterday. Audiences were treated to ground-breaking and genre-defying work from world-class contemporary artists – everything from talking rice cookers, ‘headless’ dancers and fictional banks to thought-provoking observations on cultural identity, migration and generational exchange. The 2019 … Continue reading Art Down Under: Over 200,000 Attendees at OzAsia Festival 2019

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Arts, Books, Review, Singapore

Singapore Writers Festival 2019: The Festival Opens + A Bigger Party Than Expected (Review)

The 22nd edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), was officially opened at the National Gallery Singapore earlier this evening by Guest of Honour, Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. The opening ceremony saw Ms Sim reflecting on the literary arts as an important expression of the Singaporean identity, and how the … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival 2019: The Festival Opens + A Bigger Party Than Expected (Review)

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