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Arts, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Arts House, Theatre

Review: Goddesses of Words – Sarojini Naidu by Grace Kalaiselvi

It can happen to anyone and everyone. When Grace Kalaiselvi asked her actresses to read the poems of Sarojini Naidu in preparation for her all new Goddesses of Words series (aimed at highlighting female Indian poets writing in English), each performer somehow connected almost instantly with the theme of trauma, and more specifically, sexual assault. While not all of the poems necessarily put trauma at … Continue reading Review: Goddesses of Words – Sarojini Naidu by Grace Kalaiselvi

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Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

Review: In Our Manner of Speaking – The Clara Schumann Project by The Opera People

Celebrating the women of song in a casual setting. Located just off Joo Chiat Place, the campus-like The Yards stands quiet on a Saturday evening, the weather cool in the wake of a storm as we traipse over from a nearby bus-stop. Weaving our way in amidst the buildings to arrive at the third floor of Block 406, we find ourselves in the quaint NJ … Continue reading Review: In Our Manner of Speaking – The Clara Schumann Project by The Opera People

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Arts, Interview, musical, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore

Preview: Aladdin the Musical Media Call @ The Sands Theatre

Disney fans are in for a treat this year, as Aladdin The Musical makes its Singapore premiere at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands this July! With Singapore as its one and only Asian stop, the Australian touring cast is set to breathe life into this beloved modern classic based on the 1992 animated film of the same name about a common thief whose life … Continue reading Preview: Aladdin the Musical Media Call @ The Sands Theatre

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Review: Bette Davis on the Edge presented by Wag the Dog Theatre

Unravelling the woman behind the star. Performing an icon is no easy feat, but if it’s anyone who’s done Bette Davis justice, it’s Christine St. John. Presented by Wag the Dog Theatre for its Asian premiere, St. John performed her solo show Bette Davis On The Edge in Singapore this week, where, channeling Davis into her performance, Davis, on 31st October 1962, recounts her life and times … Continue reading Review: Bette Davis on the Edge presented by Wag the Dog Theatre

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Singapore, Sports

Super Rugby 2019: Sunwolves Exhibit A Bold Performance Agains Lions with a 24-37 Finish (23/3/19)

Last evening, in the second match of their Super Rugby 2019 campaign, the the HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES returned to Singapore’s National Stadium to put up a strong fight against the Lions, but were eventually downed in the second half in spite of their efforts. In the first half of the match, the Sunwolves took an early lead with a penalty in spite of being denied a … Continue reading Super Rugby 2019: Sunwolves Exhibit A Bold Performance Agains Lions with a 24-37 Finish (23/3/19)

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Singapore, Sports

Super Rugby 2019: Sunwolves Return To Face The Lion In Singapore This March

Singapore’s adopted home team HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES return to the National Stadium tomorrow to face last year’s Super Rugby finalist – the LIONS. This will be the SUNWOLVES’ second and final Super Rugby home match in Singapore for the 2019 campaign. The team will be focused on executing a well thought out game plan to rattle and beat an unwavering South African side. The SUNWOLVES arrived … Continue reading Super Rugby 2019: Sunwolves Return To Face The Lion In Singapore This March

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Review: FAUST/US (浮世/德) by Nine Years Theatre

Lest the demons get to me. Written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in the early 1800s, there is a timelessness to the narrative and themes discussed in Faust that have led to it becoming an inspiration for countless other works of art, and its regard as one of the greatest works of German literature. To stage it in a new capacity then, is certainly a challenging … Continue reading Review: FAUST/US (浮世/德) by Nine Years Theatre

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: VCH ORGAN SERIES – Martin Setchell by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

International concert organist Martin Setchell, well-known as both transcriber and performer, is set to introduce and play transcriptions (mostly his own) of favourite music from the 18th and 20th centuries, perfect for the VCH Klais organ – from the ornate vigour of the Baroque, to the effusive, genteel dances of popular vein, culminating in the relentless oriental verve of the famous Sabre Dance. Showcasing the versatility … Continue reading Preview: VCH ORGAN SERIES – Martin Setchell by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

The Opera People’s In Our Manner of Speaking: An Interview with Producer Shridar Mani

International Women’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean we stop celebrating women and their achievements throughout the rest of the year. For their first production of 2019, The Opera People are presenting In Our Manner of Speaking: The Clara Schumann Project, in which the team commemorates the eponymous composer’s 200th birthday with a recital all about female composers and female voices, ranging from classical works to jazz, … Continue reading The Opera People’s In Our Manner of Speaking: An Interview with Producer Shridar Mani

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Preview: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

Having started off their 2019 season with Stanley Seah’s The Transition Room, Toy Factory is back again this April with a new addition to their outreach programme for inclusive theatrical sharing as they present A Silent Hour: Buskers of Singapore. Conceptualized and developed by Associate Artistic Director Stanley Seah, A Silent Hour was inspired by street performers who perform with passion and gusto every day, and for this theatrical production … Continue reading Preview: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

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