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Arts, Singapore

Dance With Me: Mighty Mousedeer of the Forest by Apsara Asia and Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

In celebration of Children’s Day 2020, come catch an all new dance theatre performance by Apsara Asia and Maya Dance Theatre this October! Streaming online for one night only, Mighty Mousedeer of the Forest takes inspiration from the traditional Malay tale of Sang Kanchil, the cunning mousedeer who uses her wits to outsmart the ferocious tiger bent on eating her. Presented by dancers from Maya Dance … Continue reading Dance With Me: Mighty Mousedeer of the Forest by Apsara Asia and Maya Dance Theatre (Preview)

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

Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

Following their Wright Stuff playwright mentorship programme, local theatre company Toy Factory Productions Ltd  is ready to mould and shape the directors of tomorrow, with artistic director Goh Boon Teck having selected Andy Pang as the first mentee under their new director-mentorship programme, Direct Entry. Designed specifically to spearhead the visions of bright young theatre directors, and sharpen their creative eye for the stage, the … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Falling Feathers collaborates with Brannlum and Jason Yu on new single ‘Never Leave This Place’

  Singapore based singer-songwriter Falling Feathers (JJ Ong) returns with a new collaboration track with Brannlum titled ‘Never Leave This Place’. This new track also features the vocals of up and coming singer-songwriter Jason Yu. Produced by Falling Feathers and Brannlum, ‘Never Leave This Place’ delves into the feeling of trying to escape the harsh realities of life to an imaginary comfort space and realizing that … Continue reading Music Is: Falling Feathers collaborates with Brannlum and Jason Yu on new single ‘Never Leave This Place’

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Asian Festival of Children’s Content to tackle challenges faced by publishing industry in its first digital edition

The annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) will tackle the challenges as well as opportunities the publishing industry currently faces in a fully digital format. Over two days from 3rd to 4th October, more than 40 featured writers, publishers and speakers from Singapore and around the world will gather to discuss how the children’s books industry is responding and adapting to the global pandemic. … Continue reading By The Book: Asian Festival of Children’s Content to tackle challenges faced by publishing industry in its first digital edition

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Review: From Here On by Singapore Dance Theatre

Series of four pas de deux reflects the state of the arts and gives us hope that live performances will be back in full before long.  Considering it’s been so long since theatres and performance venues shuttered, it feels like nothing short of a miracle that we were sitting in a theatre again on Wednesday evening. But no doubt, there was still something off about … Continue reading Review: From Here On by Singapore Dance Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay begins pilot performances with live audiences with new measures in place

As part of the the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Arts Council’s (NAC) trial for the progressive re-opening of Singapore’s arts and culture sector, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay was chosen as one of the first venues to test out organising live performances again. Knowing the havoc that COVID-19 has wreaked on the entire industry, these pilot performances, while … Continue reading Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay begins pilot performances with live audiences with new measures in place

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Preview: Singapore Repertory Theatre to livestream Wise Children and Old Vic Bristol’s Romantics Anonymous

As big fans of leading UK director Emma Rice’s work, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is immensely proud to be just one of 30 international partners chosen for the live stream of Romantics Anonymous by Wise Children this September. Streaming for one night only on Friday, 25th September, 7.30pm, watch as this beautiful new musical is streamed direct from Bristol Old Vic to audiences in Singapore, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Repertory Theatre to livestream Wise Children and Old Vic Bristol’s Romantics Anonymous

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy (Preview)

If it’s one thing we’ve learnt during Singapore’s circuit breaker lockdown, it’s that there’s nothing more comforting to distract you from the terrors of the COVID-19 pandemic than curling up with a good book. And one book we did love reading during this time was acclaimed essayist and novelist Zadie Smith’s new writing Intimations, in which the beloved author details her thoughts and reflections on time … Continue reading By The Book: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy (Preview)

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Moonfest 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This September, celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Esplanade-style, as Moonfest returns this year – online! Now in its 16th edition, check out a variety of free-to-access digital programmes celebrating traditional art forms such as xiqu, dance, folk songs, puppetry, poetry and crosstalk, and even a special virtual edition of the annual Lantern Walkabout too! Nam Hwa Opera’s Teochew Opera Classics Available on Esplanade Offstage and Huayi’s … Continue reading Preview: Moonfest 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: An Interview with local band Chasing Daylight on new single ‘You Are The Song’

Formerly working ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs with the government, most people would balk at how Yap Wei Chiang and Hosea Choo left the comfort and security all behind when they decided to pursue music professionally as a band. Photo Credit: Russell Tan, Chasing Daylight “Most people start out trying to pursue a career in music before going back to more professional careers. But we did … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with local band Chasing Daylight on new single ‘You Are The Song’

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