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Art: Maria Taniguchi – Afterimage at Singapore Art Museum

There is a temptation to describe Maria Taniguchi’s work as meditative. For nearly two decades, the Filipino artist has devoted herself to painting what appears, at first glance, to be the same image: vast fields of carefully hand-painted rectangles, meticulously built one brushstroke at a time until they resemble endless brick walls. Their monumental scale, subdued palettes and rigorous repetition have often led viewers to … Continue reading Art: Maria Taniguchi – Afterimage at Singapore Art Museum

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Dracula – Ballet at its Darkest: Joel Burke on reimagining Stoker’s classic and the rise of contemporary dance

Following its sold-out West End run, Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest arrived in Singapore with a bold reimagining of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic. Under the artistic direction and choreography of Joel Burke, the production traded traditional ballet conventions for cinematic storytelling, psychological tension and an evocative score featuring works by Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninov, Liszt and Debussy, inviting audiences into a haunting world where love, grief … Continue reading Dracula – Ballet at its Darkest: Joel Burke on reimagining Stoker’s classic and the rise of contemporary dance

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An interview with artistic director Shaza Ishak and actress Serene Chen on the complexity and social fault lines laid bare in Teater Ekamatra’s revival ‘Charged’

When Charged premiered in 2010, it did something few Singapore plays had dared to do back then. Set over a single night in an army camp during Chinese New Year, Chong Tze Chien’s drama placed one of Singapore’s most enduring fault lines of race within one of its most sacred institutions. The Singapore Armed Forces has long been imagined as a crucible of nation-building, a … Continue reading An interview with artistic director Shaza Ishak and actress Serene Chen on the complexity and social fault lines laid bare in Teater Ekamatra’s revival ‘Charged’

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Preview: Charged by Teater Ekamatra

Some plays don’t lose their relevance, but become even more necessary with time. This July, Teater Ekamatra revives CHARGED, the acclaimed play by Chong Tze Chien that first sparked conversation when it premiered in 2010. Running from 23 July to 2 August 2026 at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Wild Rice @ Funan, the production returns 16 years after its award-winning run, inviting a new … Continue reading Preview: Charged by Teater Ekamatra

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Preview: Dracula – Ballet at its Darkest by BIG Live

If you think ballet is all tutus and fairy tales, Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest is here to change your mind. Fresh from a sold-out run in London’s West End and acclaimed seasons across Australia and New Zealand, BIG Live’s gothic reimagining of Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale will make its Singapore debut at the Esplanade Theatre from 15 to 19 July 2026. Part of … Continue reading Preview: Dracula – Ballet at its Darkest by BIG Live

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London Theatre: Worldwide manga phenomenon Death Note’s musical adaptation is set to take Barbican by storm this summer

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – More than 20 years after it first appeared as a Japanese manga, Death Note continues to reinvent itself. What began as a dark supernatural thriller by writer Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata has grown into one of the world’s biggest pop culture phenomena. Since its debut in 2003, Death Note has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, inspired a … Continue reading London Theatre: Worldwide manga phenomenon Death Note’s musical adaptation is set to take Barbican by storm this summer

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Esplanade’s The Studios 2026: An Interview with Mark Teh on retelling legends of national heroes in Five Arts Centre’s ‘Fragments of Tuah’

Hang Tuah has occupied a singular place in the Malaysian imagination for centuries. The legendary warrior appears in school textbooks, literature, films and political speeches, often held up as the embodiment of loyalty, courage and duty. It is precisely because he is so deeply embedded in the national consciousness that theatre-maker Mark Teh never imagined he would make a work about him. “He’s a mythic … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2026: An Interview with Mark Teh on retelling legends of national heroes in Five Arts Centre’s ‘Fragments of Tuah’

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Preview: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s The Studios 2026 – Precarious Bodies

In a world shaped by uncertainty, shifting power structures and contested truths, theatre becomes more than entertainment, and becomes a space to question, reflect and connect. This year, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay launches a bold new chapter of The Studios, its annual theatre season, with Precarious Bodies, a thought-provoking exploration of vulnerability, control and the invisible forces that shape our lives. Running from … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s The Studios 2026 – Precarious Bodies

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T:>Works’ Inaugural AGEncy Fest: An Interview with Dana Lam on her debut solo art exhibition, ageing and a lifetime of paying attention

For much of her career, Dana Lam has resisted easy categorisation. She has been a journalist, playwright, performer, feminist advocate, visual artist and author, moving fluidly between disciplines while remaining guided by the same quiet curiosity: how we live with one another. This month, that lifelong inquiry takes centre stage as T:>Works launches the inaugural edition of The AGEncy Fest, a new annual platform celebrating … Continue reading T:>Works’ Inaugural AGEncy Fest: An Interview with Dana Lam on her debut solo art exhibition, ageing and a lifetime of paying attention

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T:>Works launches inaugural AGEncy Fest to change the way we think about ageing through art

For decades, the arts have celebrated emerging voices, breakthrough talents and the next big thing. But what happens when the most radical work comes from artists who have already lived several lifetimes? This July, T:>Works launches The AGEncy Fest, a new annual festival dedicated to artists, cultural workers and changemakers aged 60 and above. More than simply showcasing senior practitioners, the festival asks a larger … Continue reading T:>Works launches inaugural AGEncy Fest to change the way we think about ageing through art

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