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Film, Interview, News, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

Singaporean director and filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua has a longstanding history with the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF). Not only has he been consistently showcasing work he has helped produce or direct, but he looks upon the festival fondly as a key part of his formative years as a teen. But this year, Yeo is making new waves at the festival once again, with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

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Arts, Preview, Singapore Writers Festival

27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

Proudly presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council, the 27th edition of SWF was held from 8 to 17 November 2024. Marking Festival Director Yong Shu Hoong’s first year at the helm of the Festival, SWF 2024 concluded on a high note, captivating audiences with a diverse array of literary events that invited audiences to consider what it means to … Continue reading 27th edition of Singapore Writers Festival concludes, next festival to revolve around SG60

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★★★★★ Review: White, All White by The Necessary Stage

Deonn Yang rises to the occasion and comes into her own in this heartfelt play about forgiveness and family. As much as we hold the concept of family in high regard in Singapore, family has also always been a complex affair. Amidst the comfort family brings, there is almost always the pressure of ensuring that we do the best we can for them, lest we … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: White, All White by The Necessary Stage

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Kalaa Utsavam 2024: An Interview with HuM Theatre’s Subin Subaiah and Daisy Irani on ‘Train to Pakistan’

India’s Partition is often considered one of the most significant historical events of South Asia. Cleaving a nation into two upon India’s independence, millions of families faced displacement and separation from each other, with countless deaths from the violence that ensued over the bitter rivalry, with tensions that continue even into the present day. How then does one even begin to grapple with the massive … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2024: An Interview with HuM Theatre’s Subin Subaiah and Daisy Irani on ‘Train to Pakistan’

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Preview: 2025 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival to tackle themes of displacement across seven local and international works

The annual Singapore Fringe Festival, organised by The Necessary Stage (TNS) has become an institution for independent theatremakers both locally and internationally to present their work, providing a platform for them to stage provocative, cutting-edge performances that deal with pertinent discussions in society and about those on the margins. Now in its 21st edition, watch as Fringe 2025 tackles the theme of displacement, from people … Continue reading Preview: 2025 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival to tackle themes of displacement across seven local and international works

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Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

As the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) marks its 35th edition, the nation’s largest and longest-running film event reinforces its position as a key reference point for Singapore and Asian cinema, while showcasing its unique perspective on contemporary trends in global cinema. Held from 28 November to 8 December, this year’s lineup features 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from … Continue reading Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

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Preview: da:ns focus – Out of Site by Esplanade

In the final edition of da:ns focus this year, the Esplanade presents da:ns focus – Out of Site, a weekend of dance performances that foregrounds the intersection of extreme sports and dance. Presented from 6 – 8 December, it’s time to break new ground as these programmes consider how sites of extreme sports function as catalysts for dialogues with risk that unlock new thresholds and stir … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – Out of Site by Esplanade

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11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns for its 11th edition from 28 November – 8 December 2024 to showcase the magic of Asia’s media industry with a fresh lineup of captivating films, groundbreaking collaborations, and exceptional talent across its partner events – the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit Asia. Hosted by the … Continue reading 11th Singapore Media Festival Returns to Showcase Captivating Films, Groundbreaking Collaborations, and Exceptional Talent from Asia

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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview, Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

HONG KONG – The Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival, organised by the Tourism Commission, supported by the Hong Kong Geopark and curated by One Bite Design Studio will be held from 13th November, 2024 to 12th January, 2025. Following last year’s accolades, including the Singapore Good Design Award 2024 (Experience Design category) and the Golden Pin Design Award 2024 (Integration Design category), this year’s Festival … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 3rd Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival Narrates the Past and Present of Sai Kung

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An Interview with Yong Shu Hoong, Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

Taking on the mantle is no easy task, and for Yong Shu Hoong, this first year as Festival Director of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) becomes a test of his vision and ability to see the longstanding literary festival through its latest edition. Opening next Friday and running for two weeks, the 2024 SWF, organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) will once again welcome a … Continue reading An Interview with Yong Shu Hoong, Festival Director of Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – In Our Nature

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