This weekend, creative space and art studio Supper House is gearing up for a busy second half of 2023 with a brand new exhibition opening this Saturday – 七彩. 七彩, which translates to ‘Seven Colours’ and immediately harkens to the idea of the rainbow and celebrating individual identity, is a group show that features the work of artists Tee Hao Wei (Owen), Joanne Lim, Sai … Continue reading Art What!: 七彩 (Seven Colours) at Supper House
Ushering in the 2023 season with hopes, dreams and new music. Launching their 2023 season with a bang, Chinese Chamber Music ensemble Ding Yi Music Company performed their opening concert of the season at the new Singtel Waterfront Theatre at the Esplanade, showcasing the state of the company and their artistry. Titled Traversing, the concert focused on showcasing the season’s themes of re-discovering aspirations, finding … Continue reading Review: Traversing – 2023 Season Opening Concert 《心 • 音乐 • 汇》by Ding Yi Music Company
Live film and theatre collide to form an elegiac reflection on trauma and connection. When theatre meets film, the latter is often done in service of the former, supporting the live performance by projecting footage that provides backstory or adds to the mood and thematic concerns. But what happens when you reverse that relationship, and theatre instead services film? That is the unusual approach that … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Pompeii by Edith Podesta and K. Rajagopal (SIFA 2023)
It’s time to light up Marina Bay once again, as i Light Singapore returns from 1st to 25th June 2023 with 14 captivating light art installations. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by DBS, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival will also feature an exciting line-up of programmes to delight the senses and spark conversations on sustainability, in this visual playground where art, … Continue reading Preview: i Light Singapore 2023
It’s not often that a humble local arts company gets recognised for an international award without even realising it, but local immersive company Andsoforth has managed to do just that, by snagging Outstanding Achievement, Immersive Dining Experience (Limited Budget) at the 29th annual THEA Awards, for their immersive dining experience ABSURDITIES Vol. 1 at Restaurant Absurdities. “Thank you so much for recognising us and our … Continue reading Local immersive company Andsoforth snags internationally-renowned THEA Award for Restaurant Absurdities
Fictional puppet history showcases a myriad of forms, styles, and dark, adult-oriented humour that leaves a powerful sense of catharsis. For so many people, death can be such a terrifying prospect because it seems so mysterious, so sudden, and most of all, inevitable. After all, nobody escapes death – not even puppets. But given that puppets never truly die, it stands to reason that they … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Famous Puppet Death Scenes by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop
Too much restraint turns an innovative breakup narrative into a snoozefest. In an edition of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) that has focused so much on formal experimentation and exploration, it’s always exciting when a company like chelfitsch comes in with a new form they’ve been developing for several years, seemingly promising an original work that feels more established in style. Enter EIZO-Theater, … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: NEW-ILLUSION by Toshiki Okada/chelfitsch (SIFA 2023)
Circus acts elevated to art in a performance that shows the necessity of care. In an already crowded arts and entertainment industry, it can be difficult to stand out and offer something new to the scene. Enter Australian circus company Circa, who show that there is still room to innovate and elevate the circus arts to new heights with their work Humans 2.0. Directed by … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Humans 2.0 by Circa (SIFA 2023)
A series of exercises in self-reflection that leaves audiences wandering. How much do you remember from your time in school? Most people are likely to tell you – not much, as we complained about the stress of exams and the pointlessness of learning certain subjects. But with participatory performance The School, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) offers audience members a potential alternative education … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: The School by Jean Ng, Li Xie and Joavien Ng (SIFA 2023)
Taut, thrilling battle of truth, faith and conviction. “What do you do when you’re not sure?” That is how John Patrick Shanley’s play Doubt: A Parable opens, in a sermon by the popular and charismatic parish priest Father Flynn. It is a strange question, particularly one that is raised by a man of the cloth who should embody total and complete faith. Yet Father Flynn … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Doubt – A Parable by Pangdemonium
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