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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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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Pops by Charlotte Josephine

EDINBURGH – From critically acclaimed writer Charlotte Josephine (Bitch Boxer; Blush) comes Pops, a new play about a father (Nigel Barrett) and daughter (Sophie Melville) caught in a cycle of addiction, unable to break the vicious cycle as hard as they try. Playing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 as part of HighTide’s Disruption series, in partnership with Assembly Roxy, Pops asks challenging questions about mental health, and looks at what is inherited and … Continue reading Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Pops by Charlotte Josephine

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

LONDON – After a successful first season as Artistic Director, The Bunker’s Chris Sonnex is set to cement his vision for the theatre with his brand new season of works this autumn. With a new festival featuring work from Black artists, a new work from Anna Jordan, debut plays from emerging writers and the return of the sold-out My White Best Friend (and Other Letters … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

LONDON – Playing As part of the 2019 Camden Fringe, Matt Franco’s Alpha Who? explores what it means to be a man today. Part theatre, part dance, and part visual art installation, Alpha Who? is an autobiographical solo performance inspired by the writer’s own personal experiences. Every week 84 men take their own lives in the UK, reflecting how today’s modern society is struggling to define masculinity. After … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

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Happy Waiting: An Interview with Grain Performance & Research Lab

As one of the founding fathers of modern absurdist theatre, the works of British playwright Samuel Beckett have been celebrated over the years, adapted in one form or another. This July, local art collective Grain Performance & Research Lab present the latest iteration of one such adaptation, bringing to stage not one but two of his plays in Happy Waiting – a brand new play by Beverly Yuen … Continue reading Happy Waiting: An Interview with Grain Performance & Research Lab

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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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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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Preview: Both Sides, Now – Immersive Arts Experience by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

The third iteration of community engagement project Both Sides, Now comes to a close this year with an immersive arts experience at Telok Blangah this July. Presented by Lien Foundation, Ang Chin Moh Foundation, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative, the project focuses on presenting end-of-life (EOL) issues in an accessible way to the public, and this year, has focused on the NOW – how one can learn … Continue reading Preview: Both Sides, Now – Immersive Arts Experience by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

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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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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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