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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Dance at Dusk by T.H.E Second Company (Review)

Highlighting communication breakdowns in the light of the setting sun. Returning to the M1 Contact Festival once again since its inception in 2017, Dance at Dusk remains one of the festival’s most important, accessible free programmes reaching out not only to curious families, but also, to the differently abled, who may not be able to appreciate dance in the same way the able do. Working together with … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: Dance at Dusk by T.H.E Second Company (Review)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Happy Waiting by Grain Performance & Research Lab

Modern homage to Beckett’s works reflects on the crushing despair of mundane routines and walking depression.  Taking both its name and inspiration from two plays by master of absurd theatre Samuel Beckett, Happy Waiting sees Grain Performance & Research Lab attempt to use the absurd medium to confront issues of joy and routine in daily life. Written by Beverly Yuen and directed by choreographer Bernice Lee, Happy Waiting combines elements … Continue reading Review: Happy Waiting by Grain Performance & Research Lab

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview

Neon Lights 2019: Mumford & Sons Announced as Headline Act For 23rd November

Singapore’s premier music and arts festival Neon Lights returns to Fort Canning Park this November, playing for two days (23rd and 24th November 2019) and bringing some of the world’s most exciting acts to Singapore. The first artist to join this year’s host of international and global musicians is Brit and Grammy-Award winning British band Mumford & Sons, where Neon Lights 2019 will mark their first ever show … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019: Mumford & Sons Announced as Headline Act For 23rd November

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Kerson Leong Plays Schumann presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

At just 22 years of age, Canadian violinist Kerson Leong’s fast-rising career has taken the world by storm, and brought him to the world’s leading venues, from Carnegie to Wigmore. This August, he makes his Singapore debut with Schumann’s Violin Concerto – written in 1853 and subsequently lost for over 80 years, whose recovery was shrouded in ghostly mysteries and intrigue. Conducted by renowned Finnish … Continue reading Preview: Kerson Leong Plays Schumann presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Food, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands National Day Dining Specials 2019 (July/August)

This year, celebrate the nation’s 54th birthday with Marina Bay Sands with a line-up of spectacular National Day specials this July and August. LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, will be offering a special gin-based cocktail, Singa-star(S$25++) for the month of August. Made with Monkey 47 gin, Cinzano Bianco vermouth, blueberry merlot tea infused with grapefruit, watermelon and mint syrups, pink grapefruit juice, topped with soda and garnished … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands National Day Dining Specials 2019 (July/August)

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Singapore

Museum Musings: ArtScience Museum Celebrates Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary with Moongazers

In conjunction with their ongoing Floating Utopias exhibition, the ArtScience Musuem is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon with a special event titled Moongazers. Taking place from 18th to 20th July, Moongazers explores the reverberations of Apollo 11’s achievement today and looks into our complex fascination with the Moon through a variety of performances, films, talks and workshops. At the centre of Moongazers is Luke Jerram’s breathtaking Museum of Moon installation, where various programmes … Continue reading Museum Musings: ArtScience Museum Celebrates Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary with Moongazers

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Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

Review: Dwarf by The Opera People

Zemlinsky’s opera receives a high school twist that exposes society’s ugly prejudices. A 1922 Austrian opera may seem like it has little to do with Singapore in 2019, but with The Opera People’s Dwarf, there may be more similarities than meets the eye. While the original Der Zwerg closely followed its Wildean source material The Infantata’s Birthday, where a Spanish Infantata (princess) receives a dwarf for her birthday, only … Continue reading Review: Dwarf by The Opera People

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72-13, Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

The first edition of TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. programme kicked off on 10th July at 72-13, the home of Theatreworks. Headed by Noorlinah Mohamed, N.O.W. 2019 is set to be the first part of a three year interdisciplinary project focused entirely on spotlighting women creators, thinkers and change-makers, not just in the arts, but across all Singapore industries. Nowhere was this dedication to showcasing women of all backgrounds … Continue reading TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

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Arts, Concert, Drama Centre, Preview, Singapore

Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

Best known for his roles on television and stage, over the years, Hossan Leong has grown to become one of our nation’s icons, from The Hossan Leong Show to the host of local game show We Are Singaporeans. Now, the quintessential ‘Singapore Boy’ is about to celebrate his own golden jubilee as he hits the big 5-0 this year, and he’s celebrating with a party … Continue reading Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

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Art What!, Singapore

START at Gillman Barracks to Develop and Promote Art Collecting Locally

This July, Gillman Barracks launches START at Gillman Barracks, a three-day lifestyle event with the aim of developing and engaging potential art collectors and art enthusiasts to start collecting art. Featuring a dedicated retail space with contemporary art, limited edition prints, furniture and fashion by local designers and brands, the event will also be complemented by tours of the precinct with personalities themed around collecting … Continue reading START at Gillman Barracks to Develop and Promote Art Collecting Locally

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