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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Devising Platform 2020 – Playwrights’ Cove by The Necessary Stage

In July 2020, The Necessary Stage (TNS) launched Playwrights’ Cove, a five-month long playwriting training and mentorship programme led by Resident Playwright Haresh Sharma, with the aim of nurturing, processing and platforming contemporary playwriting for Singapore theatre. The programme is part of TNS Devising Platform, an initiative to consolidate and boost the company’s skills development and creative exploration programmes. Over the course of five months, … Continue reading Preview: Devising Platform 2020 – Playwrights’ Cove by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Candide by Young & Wild

The pitfalls of optimism are explored in Young & Wild 2020’s showcase performance.  According to playwright Mark Ravenhill, the word ‘optimism’ had only been in use for about 20 years when Voltaire wrote his satirical novella Candide in 1759. And interestingly enough, beyond the idea of hope, the word ‘optimism’ was also born from the idea of the ‘optimal’, where one believes that whatever path one’s … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Candide by Young & Wild

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Local filmmakers Tan Si En and Kris Ong launch new short film grant to support emerging filmmakers

As part of Momo Film Co’s ongoing efforts to champion Southeast Asian short films, the company is launching the Momo Distribution Grant in partnership with C47 Investment, to support filmmakers with compelling stories to tell through the short film genre. The Momo Distribution Grant aims to create a springboard for emerging filmmakers from Southeast Asia, and to meet the gap filmmakers often face in distributing … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Local filmmakers Tan Si En and Kris Ong launch new short film grant to support emerging filmmakers

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Eve Alai collaborates with Naomi G on new single ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’

Singapore electronic producer Eve Alai links up with dark pop songstress Naomi G on a crossover track about the dark side of losing ourselves in the new digital age. ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’ is what you get when house music collides with the brooding, more ethereal end of pop music.  A confident attempt to flood the virtual clubs with smoke-and-lasers treatment, the thumping pop banger touches … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai collaborates with Naomi G on new single ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: Josée dir. Kim Jong-Kwan

Beautiful scenery and strong performances can’t save the doomed romance between a paraplegic and university student. Pitched as a romance flick set to evoke tears, lush, gorgeous cinematography, a stirring soundtrack, and two incredibly charming stars in the leading roles, new Korean film Josée seems to have a recipe for success. A remake of Japanese flick Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003) (coincidentally, an anime … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Josée dir. Kim Jong-Kwan

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by Andsoforth

Outdoing themselves yet again, Around The World In 80 Days is a great experience, and a lesson in excellence in spite of the odds. For a couple of years now, we’ve been following local immersive theatre company Andsoforth and their works. From our first encounter at the psychedlic The Imaginarium of Disco David back in 2017, to the more recent, Norse-inspired Valhalla and the Chambers of … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by Andsoforth

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Arts, Capitol Theatre, Comedy, Concert, Dream Academy, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy

As with all arts companies this year, Dream Academy has had to cancel most of their 2020 season, making the abrupt switch to producing digital content in lieu of live performances, and taking a hit to their finances. But with the slow and steady return of live theatre, Dream Academy is ready to welcome audiences back to their shows, with the return of their seasonal … Continue reading Preview: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy

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Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens by Sight Lines Productions

Back in June, local theatre company Sight Lines Productions emerged as one of the earliest adopters of Zoom as a means of presenting interactive theatre with Murder at Mandai Camp. Now, five months down the line, they’re back again, with a newer, bloodier, and gutsier sequel – Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens. This time around, it’s time to join CID Officer Lemuel Ng … Continue reading Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens by Sight Lines Productions

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore

Preview: PheNouemenon 360° Immersive Virtual-Reality Experience by T.H.E Dance Company

T.H.E Dance Company is going digital this year, and with it comes some new technology they’ll be dabbling in too. This December, they’ll be releasing the PheNoumenon 360° Immersive Virtual-Reality Experience《现·象 360°虚拟實境》to the public, Singapore’s first full-length 360° Virtual-Reality (VR) Dance Production. With the limitations placed on physical theatre spaces, VR seems to be the way to go, with the audience simply having to wear … Continue reading Preview: PheNouemenon 360° Immersive Virtual-Reality Experience by T.H.E Dance Company

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, The Banter

A Woman of the World: An Interview with Lydie Blandeau, producer of Once Upon A Time On The Orient Express

For a project as big as the upcoming Once Upon A Time On The Orient Express, it requires someone of great experience and fortitude to handle negotiations, including the shipping of two cars from the actual Orient Express, and the nail-biting amount of nerve it takes to press on with it even with a global pandemic going on, adapting as the situation changes. That person is Lydie … Continue reading A Woman of the World: An Interview with Lydie Blandeau, producer of Once Upon A Time On The Orient Express

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