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Arts, Malay Theatre, Review, Singapore, Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra

The word ‘angkat’, in Malay, literally means to ‘carry’. In the context of Teater Ekamatra’s final show of 2017 of the same name, ‘angkat’ specifically refers to the concept of adoptive mothers (or ‘mak angkat’), and attempts to shed a light on these women’s own insecurities and relationships with their adoptive children. Conceptualised by Nabilah Said and written and devised by director Irfan Kasban, along with … Continue reading Review: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Southernmost – 1 Table 2 Chairs Project by Emergency Stairs

New experimental theatre company Emergency Stairs is ending off the year with a bang, having organized the massive, ambitious Southernmost festival, an all new experimental theatre festival that unites the best traditional and contemporary theatre artists from around the region. Southernmost: One Table Two Chairs Project takes its name from the staging convention for traditional Chinese Opera, where the stage is positioned in the South, facing the North … Continue reading Preview: Southernmost – 1 Table 2 Chairs Project by Emergency Stairs

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Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Review: Resolute by Xin Yi Dance Company

In the Xin Yi Dance Company’s latest performance, there’s an intensity to that keeps our eyes completely focused on the stage at all times. Described as a ‘dance drama’, Resolute follows a tale of morality and virtue, as three strangers – a judge, doctor and lawyer meet under trying circumstances, each of them facing their own moral dilemmas and internal demons. An easy to follow storyline with … Continue reading Review: Resolute by Xin Yi Dance Company

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Arts, Experimental, Goodman Arts Centre, Kids, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: You Can Reach The Sky – An Immersive Theatrical Experience For Pre-Walking Babies

When was the first time you ever caught an immersive theatre performance? For audiences of You Can Reach The Sky, it was probably their first time, before they’ve even hit the tender age of one. You Can Reach The Sky was conceptualised and created by Ellison Tan and Myra Loke. Both artists had already seen how theatre can be aimed ay young children, having been involved in the … Continue reading Review: You Can Reach The Sky – An Immersive Theatrical Experience For Pre-Walking Babies

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Arts, Concert, Dance with Me, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: True Colours Festival 2018

It’s honestly rare to see disabled people in the arts scene. Every so often, along comes an incredible performer like theatre performer Ramesh Meyyappan, or a work that attempts to show that the disabled are capable too, such as Musical Theatre Limited’s My Love Is Blind, but to have an entire festival full of disabled arts? Unheard of! But if you think that there aren’t enough talented … Continue reading Preview: True Colours Festival 2018

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Arts, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Preview: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra

She may be away in Goldsmiths pursuing an MFA, but playwright Nabilah Said will be having her newest Malay work presented this December by Teater Ekamatra. Titled Angkat, the play was co-written by Nabilah and director Irfan Kasban, as well as the cast of Angkat. Angkat follows Salma, a National Idol hopeful, who is asked to alter her image so as to appeal to the masses. … Continue reading Preview: Angkat by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Circus, Resorts World Sentosa, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

Watching a show by Choi Chul Ki is a rather unique experience. Ever since breaking out with the well received JUMP, his shows have grown from cult status in Korea to worldwide phenomenons wherever they tour. This December, in Resorts World Sentosa’s latest original production, they’ve once again collaborated with the Korean master of non-verbal theatre (after Chef earlier this year) to transform the theatre into an epic, … Continue reading Review: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

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Arts, Food, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Review: The Imaginarium of Disco David by ANDSOFORTH

There are many ways to enjoy the art of dining. And one of them, at least according to ANDSOFORTH, is to literally bring art to dining. Inspired by similar UK outfits such as Gingerline, ANDSOFORTH producers Stuart Wee and Emily Png presented the latest instalment in their series of immersive dining experience: The Imaginarium of Disco David, taking diners straight back to the 70s as they groove their way … Continue reading Review: The Imaginarium of Disco David by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Esplanade Recital Studio, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: An Evening With Sean Ghazi -Love Songs from the Stage and Screen With Special Guest Stephanie Reese

Last seen on our shores in W!ld Rice’s critically acclaimed production of La Cage Aux Folles, Malaysian actor and singer Sean Ghazi returns to Singapore this December to present his first solo concert in 22 years, since winning the first ever Singapore Fame Awards. Joined by close friend and fellow West End performer Stephanie Reese, Sean will take audiences on an intimate, musical journey on each evening. … Continue reading Preview: An Evening With Sean Ghazi -Love Songs from the Stage and Screen With Special Guest Stephanie Reese

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Esplanade Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

#mydurian: Backstage Pass with…Ravi

Esplanade’s Head of Operational Support Services Ravi Sivalingam has been with the Esplanade for a long time. And when we say long, we mean even before the Esplanade officially opened its doors in 2002, as part of the planning committee when it was still a construction site.On a day to day basis, Ravi is in charge of ensuring that everything runs smoothly, whether it’s the … Continue reading #mydurian: Backstage Pass with…Ravi

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