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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

This March, prepare your ears for a double bill of some of classical music’s most beloved compositions, as re:sound Collective proudly presents Franz Schubert’s charming Trout Quintet, and the evergreen Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in one exciting concert. Playing next week at the Victoria Concert Hall, Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 is better known as the Trout Quintet. Written for piano, … Continue reading Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre

Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

What is the value of “truth”? Is there a universal truth? A medical incident triggers contentions between medical ethics and religious faith. Heated debates on gender, race, class and identity sparked; maelstroms of difficult emotions harboured – will it all come out in the wash?  The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. The Doctor is a breakthrough contemporary drama that Robert Icke adapted … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

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Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’

There are days the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant fever dream, a time where everyone was touting the ‘new normal’ when it seemed we would never wake from it. But as suddenly as it came, everything seemed to disappear again when we opened up to the world again, and we entered a new era of chaos. Previously glued to our phones, we saw countries … Continue reading Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’

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Preview: Armenian Street Party 2024 – Peranakan Pasar by Peranakan Museum

If it’s one thing Singaporeans love, it’s food and shopping. And this March, the Peranakan Museum is appealing precisely to those sensibilities, with their eighth edition of Armenian Street Party, happening this weekend. Focusing on the theme of Peranakan Pasar, this year’s Armenian Street Party is set to tantalise your tastebuds and arouse the senses with a flurry of workshops, installations and experiences all centred around … Continue reading Preview: Armenian Street Party 2024 – Peranakan Pasar by Peranakan Museum

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Pangdemonium’s Falling: An Interview with star Andrew Marko on reprising an iconic role eight years on, and the difficulty of tough love

Maybe it’s because of good genetics, but Andrew Marko is the kind of man you look at and looks eternally youthful. Even in his 30s, there’s something about his demeanour that still suggests a child-like sense of wonder and innocence, while carrying the hidden weight of experiences he’s willing to put onstage. All that makes him the perfect candidate to return to the role where … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s Falling: An Interview with star Andrew Marko on reprising an iconic role eight years on, and the difficulty of tough love

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Grounded: An Interview with Oon Shu An on gender roles, identity and staying down to earth

When you think of a fighter pilot, what’s the first image that appears in your head? Is it a strapping young man in aviator shades, not unlike Tom Cruise in his prime in Top Gun? Singapore Theatre Company (STC) is here to subvert those expectations with the first major show of their season, as they bring George Brant’s one-woman show Grounded to the stage. Directed … Continue reading Grounded: An Interview with Oon Shu An on gender roles, identity and staying down to earth

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Masquerading in VR: An Interview with Blanca Li, creator of ‘LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li’ 

A bit of mystery, unforgettable dance sequences, and cutting-edge technology. That’s the promise that Spanish choreographer Blanca Li promises in her new show LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li, an award-winning immersive live show in virtual reality. Presented by Singapore Street Festival, LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li arrives in Singapore fresh from an acclaimed run in Taipei, following a world tour that … Continue reading Masquerading in VR: An Interview with Blanca Li, creator of ‘LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li’ 

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Preview: Hi, Can You Hear Me? by The Necessary Stage

A mysterious tiger who runs a bar in limbo. Guan Yin caught in a loop of death and rebirth. A man whose memory fails him while being taken care of by an AI. Post-traumatic boredom, and uncontrollable life within a hotel room. These are just some of the strange characters and phenomena that inhabit The Necessary Stage’s latest play, Hi, Can You Hear Me? Written … Continue reading Preview: Hi, Can You Hear Me? by The Necessary Stage

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Preview: March On – A Children’s Festival 2024 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This March holiday season, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay invites you to reconnect with your inner child, or bring a child along, as they present a plethora of children’s programming during the annual March On – A Children’s Festival. Running from 6th to 17th March, this fourth edition will feature specially commissioned immersive experiences by homegrown companies as well as international co-productions and presentations … Continue reading Preview: March On – A Children’s Festival 2024 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Preview: da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay 2024 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This March, fall in love with the art of ballet for a weekend of classics and neo-classical works, at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay programme. Set to take place annually, the arrival of Ballet by the Bay marks a welcome return for the art form to the Esplanade, where the last presentation of a live international … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay 2024 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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