Tag: Singapore

Arts, Preview, Substation

Preview: SeptFest – In The Margins by The Substation

The Substation’s annual arts festival, SeptFest, which commemorates its founding on 16th September, returns for its 22nd edition from 4th to 28th March 2021 after a 6-year hiatus. Helmed by Co-Artistic Director of The Substation, Raka Maitra, the festival will feature 20 artists and 13 programmes across four weeks. A smaller-scaled format of the festival, SeptFest Fringe was held last September, where a series of … Continue reading Preview: SeptFest – In The Margins by The Substation

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Preview

Art What!: Days — and counting Season 2 by OH! Open House

Following on from the first season of their digital art walk, OH! Open House’s Days — and counting is back this February with its second season, titled The distance between us. Taking the form of an online point and click adventure game, The distance between us continues to capture the surreal and strange times we live in through the lens of art and artists, picking up … Continue reading Art What!: Days — and counting Season 2 by OH! Open House

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Arts, Concert, Preview, Theatre

Drama Box connects Asia and Rotterdam by co-hosting virtual International Community Arts Festival

On 26th and 27th February, local theatre company Drama Box will host a series of programmes such as panel discussions, talks, workshops and showcase, as part of the Mini-ICAF, presented by International Community Arts Festival (ICAF) Rotterdam. This is the first time ICAF has worked with an arts group in Asia to host a hub within their context, and Drama Box’s Co-Artistic Director Koh Hui … Continue reading Drama Box connects Asia and Rotterdam by co-hosting virtual International Community Arts Festival

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, National Gallery, Preview

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore partners Shopee to extend positive impact of art

National Gallery Singapore and Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, have announced a first-ever partnership to broaden the appeal of art to a wider audience through novel offerings on the e-commerce platform. Shopee users will be able to donate Shopee Coins to the Gallery to support the museum’s mission of nurturing a thoughtful, creative and inclusive society through art, as well … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore partners Shopee to extend positive impact of art

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Fashion, Fashion Forward, shopping, Singapore

Fashion Forward: More fashion for men with 2nd Edition of TaFF Trunks – Men’s

When it comes to good fashion, it often feels like menswear is in short supply compared to women, with limited options that are either too pricey or too similar to stand out. But in a bid to support local and highlight some brands that deserve more recognition, the Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) brought back the 2nd Edition of TaFF Trunks – Men’s, with a … Continue reading Fashion Forward: More fashion for men with 2nd Edition of TaFF Trunks – Men’s

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Supernova dir. Harry Macqueen

Look to the stars to guide you. While Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci have both played gay characters across their illustrious careers, never have they starred in a film together as lovers. All that changes with Harry Macqueen’s Supernova, where the two play a couple who go on a life-changing road trip. Like its title connotes, the film opens with a shot of stars in the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Supernova dir. Harry Macqueen

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

Pride and politics. It’s hard to imagine that a Greek play from 429 BC would have any relevance in modern day Singapore, but as Nine Years Theatre has shown time and again, there is good reason why the classics are still read even today. Directed and adapted by Cherilyn Woo (and translated to Mandarin by Huang Suhuai), Nine Years Theare (NYT) opens their 2021 season … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Wild Rice @ Funan

★★☆☆☆ Review: Where Are You? by Wild Rice

Ruminations on local ways of grieving and coping with loss.  Back in 2020, when multiple artists were just dipping their toes into the digital medium, Sim Yan Ying (“YY”) already felt miles ahead of them. With not one but two full-length digital theatre productions, YY was firmly establishing herself as a young director to watch, with her work showcasing a unique millennial style, a willingness … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Where Are You? by Wild Rice

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: The Studios 2021 – Press Play by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

After their 2020 programmes were cancelled or presented online due to the circuit breaker measures, the Esplanade’s annual The Studios season is making a comeback this April. Themed Press Play, The Studios 2021 is all about moving forward, no longer being afraid to plan ahead after the devastating uncertainty that plagued 2020, with two shows that were ‘paused’ and originally set to premiere in 2020 ready to … Continue reading Preview: The Studios 2021 – Press Play by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: Model Citizens (2021) by The Necessary Stage

11 years after its debut, Model Citizens is set to return to The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) Black Box from March to April 2021. The restaging of Haresh Sharma’s multi-faceted play marks the last show slated to happen at TNS’ home—situated within Marine Parade Community Building—for the last two decades before the homegrown theatre company moves out in August this year. Directed by Alvin Tan, the … Continue reading Preview: Model Citizens (2021) by The Necessary Stage

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