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Arts, News, Singapore

More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Making sure that the arts is accessible to and embraced by diverse communities in Singapore, is always at the heart of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s work. This October, as the centre celebrates its 20th anniversary, it will roll out a series of new accessibility features to welcome patrons of all ages and abilities. Esplanade will pilot Relaxed Environment (RE) performances at Octoburst! 2022—a … Continue reading More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

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Fashion, Fashion Forward, Singapore

Fashion Forward: The Front Row Creative Director Daniel Boey on the phygital future of fashion

Originating as Singapore’s definitive virtual fashion festival when it made its debut in 2020, The Front Row (TFR) returns for its third edition this September. And with the relaxed social distancing rules, for the first time – TFR will be going phygital, featuring a trans-digital world where virtual events cross over into physical space and intermingle with reality, hosted by venue partner Raffles City. Speaking … Continue reading Fashion Forward: The Front Row Creative Director Daniel Boey on the phygital future of fashion

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Preview: Singapore Flamenco Festival 2022 – VIVIR!!!

Running from 21st to 25th September 2022, Flamenco Sin Fronteras proudly presents the fifth edition of its Singapore Flamenco Festival 2022 – VIVIR!!! Themed “VIVIR!!!” or “LIVE!!!”, the festival examines the beauty of life and the human condition, reminding the audience of what it means to connect to one another through live music and dance. Singapore Flamenco Festival 2022 VIVIR!!! features performances from international guests, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Flamenco Festival 2022 – VIVIR!!!

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed on ‘Recalling Mother’

Since they first met on the set of Theatreworks’ production of Beauty World in 1999, fellow theatremakers Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed have remained fast friends to this day. Not only do they frequently hang out to chat over a meal or drink, the two also spend time sharing their innermost thoughts with each other, telling each other the stories of their families, musing on … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed on ‘Recalling Mother’

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022 – IF (JIKA, 若, எனில்)

The power of literature lies in its ability to activate one’s imagination and consider the biggest question of all – ‘what if…?’ How often have we caught ourselves pondering what could have been? Or dreaming about the vast possibilities that the future holds? Those are questions that the 25th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) aims to answer this year, as it returns from … Continue reading By The Book: Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022 – IF (JIKA, 若, எனில்)

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies

★★★★☆ Review: Berak by Teater Ekamatra

Chong Tze Chien’s Poop! takes on new life for a Malay audience. According to the Islamic faith, a person commits suicide is sent straight to hell. Yet, within Malay culture, there remains the belief in the existence of hantus and lingering spirits that remain earthbound even after death. Does that then suggest there are alternative means to think about what lies after death, and use … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Berak by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview

Preview: Coppelia by Singapore Ballet

Singapore Ballet presents a well-loved ballet classic, Coppélia, from 15 – 18 September at Esplanade Theatre. As their first full-length classical ballet since Romeo and Juliet in March 2020, Coppélia ranks among the most enchanting and comical ballets in history, as a light-hearted ballet that sparks joy from within and promises to leave audiences tickled in their seats. Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, … Continue reading Preview: Coppelia by Singapore Ballet

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Interview, Nine Years Theatre, Preview, Singapore

See You, Anniversary: An Interview with Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on Nine Years Theatre and relationships

In the world of dating, finding your other half is often easier done from within the same industry. And for Nelson Chia and Mia Chee, who’ve known each other for over 20 years now, love came naturally for the two of them over their shared experiences in theatre. “We were actually both in NUS Theatre Studies at the same time, but in different batches, so … Continue reading See You, Anniversary: An Interview with Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on Nine Years Theatre and relationships

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Film, News, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: The First Singapore-South Korea Co-Produced Feature Film AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》To Hold Its World Premiere At The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》, the first ever Singapore-South Korea co-produced feature film, will hold its world premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on 7th October. It is also the first Singapore film, since Eric Khoo’s MEE POK MAN (1996) and Royston Tan’s 15 (2003), to be selected for competition at BIFF’s well established New Currents competition. Produced by award-winning Singapore filmmaker Anthony Chen and helmed by first-time feature director He Shuming, AJOOMMA will open in Singapore cinemas … Continue reading Film Fanatic: The First Singapore-South Korea Co-Produced Feature Film AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》To Hold Its World Premiere At The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

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Arts, Interview, musical, Preview, SRT, Theatre

Staging the Singapore Story: An Interview with director Steven Dexter and actor Adrian Pang on Aiwei and SRT’s The LKY Musical (2022)

In a world of unusual musical concepts, Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) The LKY Musical probably ranks among the more unexpected ones. Based on the life and times of Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, The LKY Musical treads a difficult line of having to balance respect for the man’s legacy, chart an accurate and comprehensive enough history of Singapore, and still deliver … Continue reading Staging the Singapore Story: An Interview with director Steven Dexter and actor Adrian Pang on Aiwei and SRT’s The LKY Musical (2022)

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