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Sing’theatre’s Cabaret: An Interview with stars Kimberly Chan, Dwayne Lau, and choreographer Lisa Keegan

“Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome.” Those would be the three immortal words that anyone who’s watched Cabaret will remember in its opening scene, as the Emcee invites the audience to the Kit Kat Club, a decadent underground venue in 1931 Berlin designed for all kinds of seedy entertainment performed under cover of darkness, a celebration of the queer and the outcasts of society. Coming to the Drama … Continue reading Sing’theatre’s Cabaret: An Interview with stars Kimberly Chan, Dwayne Lau, and choreographer Lisa Keegan

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Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux

How many of us recall the Singapore of our childhood looking completely different from the Singapore of today? Considering how quickly the buildings and structures come and go, in a manner of speaking, we as Singaporeans have long become used to living in a state of flux, a constant interim, so to speak, where we are keenly cognizant of how nothing lasts forever. But that … Continue reading Archifest 2023: An Interview with Festival Director Calvin Chua, on adapting to our architectural landscape in constant flux

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An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’

In a post-pandemic world slowly but surely finding its way back to the norm, international theatre collaborations are still a rarity, with the strong relationships and high costs that go into such productions. For local theatre company Nine Years Theatre (NYT) however, they’re leading the charge with their upcoming collaborative work – Immortal Variables, an original play co-produced with Hsing Legend Youth Theatre, the youth … Continue reading An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’

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Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

Plot twists, unexpected combinations and unlikely connections are ahead as the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns for its 26th edition from 17 to 26 November 2023. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SWF 2023 embraces the unpredictable in a series of mould-breaking and genre-bending programmes for all audiences, familiar and new, and asks, what happens when you … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

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Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

When was the last time you found yourself coming out of City Hall, traipsing across the Esplanade and going past the Singapore River, encountering the Asian Civilisations Museum, and Victoria Theatre? How often do we think about what these places were like before their present state, and can recall the stories that continue to linger long after? This October, find out about these stories and … Continue reading Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

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Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Rishi Budhrani, Singapore’s top comedian, actor and host, is set for a brand new stand-up show this September. Playing at the Drama Centre Theatre from 29th to 30th September, Artificial Indian explores themes of identity – with possible special appearance by some artificial intelligence. After becoming the first stand-up comedian to host the National Day Parade last year, doing an entire sold-out stand-up comedy show … Continue reading Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

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Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

Following its successful return last year, mark your calendar for Singapore Design Week 2023 (SDW 2023) which will take place across the city from 21 September to 1 October. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), the 11-day festival will present an extraordinary showcase of Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity while celebrating Dsg’s 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, SDW 2023 will adopt Dsg’s motto ‘Better … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

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Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation

As society continues to grow and evolve, can architecture help us navigate these changes and create a more resilient and sustainable future? Rethinking our built environment as continually being in a state of transition can be an effective response to change, as posited by the overarching theme of Singapore Archifest 2023, “Interim: Acts of Adaptation”. Happening from 29 September to 28 October 2023, the 17th … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation

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Preview: da:ns focus 2023: CAN – Connect Asia Now

Running as part of their da:ns focus 2023 programme, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents the first edition of CAN – Connect Asia Now, a weekend dedicated to contemporary works by Asian dancemakers, from 13th to 15th October 2023. Slated to become an annual event, CAN is dedicated to supporting and platforming regional artists, gathering artists, practitioners, producers and international presenters to come together, … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus 2023: CAN – Connect Asia Now

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Preview: Romeo & Juliet by ABA Productions and Action to the Word

Coming to Singapore direct from the UK, come experience Shakespeare’s classic love story turned tragedy in person, when Romeo & Juliet arrives at Victoria Theatre this September. This hard-hitting tale of lost misfits and their painful family feud is told through a contemporary lens with powerful live music. An innovative and accessible gateway to the true story of the world’s most famous lovers, Romeo & … Continue reading Preview: Romeo & Juliet by ABA Productions and Action to the Word

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