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SUMMARY:PRISM 48
DESCRIPTION:More Than Ever\, we seek dialogue. \nIn 2025\, Singapore marks its 60th year of independence. How has our cultural identity evolved\, and what can we learn from the evolutions of other cultural narratives and strategies? This conversation series reflects on these questions through the lens of SIFA. \nHow do we take the measure of the yawning gulf and uncanny symmetries between a self-perceived cultural desert and a key global node? What is the relationship between festival-making and nation-building? What are the hallmarks and impact of Singapore storytelling? Decades into our post-colonial existence\, how has our relationship with Asia’s traditions changed? How do we master the art of plugging into global circuits\, and what does participation in such circuits mean for art-making in Singapore? What new forms have we invented to make space for difficult conversations? What are the imperatives and challenges of incubating new creative voices in the post-pandemic landscape? \nIn 1977\, the first Singapore Arts Festival kicked off with performances from 77 groups over seven days. In the festival’s 48th year\, these six conversations take stock of how far we have travelled\, and the journey ahead.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/prism-48/
LOCATION:The Arts House\, 1 Old Parliament Lane\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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SUMMARY:stray gods
DESCRIPTION:久唔唱歌忘記歌\n(A long time without singing\, you forget the song) \nHas all my revelry now stung me blind\nWhose now am I\, if here no longer mine\nBut of the whims of winds and ghosts and rivers\nA hundred mouths in breath in width and bigger\nThan life. I lie beside myself\, both quiet\, still wet\nWith shock as two cuts parallel in the same flesh\nPrized cub\, whose limb from limb I cleft\nHis head screams in my hands \nweish presents a new body of work that draws from an ancient text and incorporates the dying songs and language of her heredity. In this SIFA 2025 commission\, she builds upon and looks beyond her signature sonic palette to discover new approaches to storytelling through music.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/stray-gods/
LOCATION:SOTA Studio Theatre\, 1 Zubir Said Drive\, Singapore\, 227968\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250601T200000
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SUMMARY:COLONY – A True Colors Project
DESCRIPTION:Diverse dancers from Southeast Asia and Japan create the imagined world of a colony through dance and movement. Each expressing their personal challenges and aspirations beyond their limitations and comfort zones. \nThey live in enforced proximity in an urban tenement\, yet exist as disparate entities distanced by prejudice\, ignorance and fear. \nThey struggle to make connections despite their differences\, while negotiating long-held preconceptions of what it means to be perfect\, complete\, normal\, valuable\, human. \nIn the natural world\, the survival of any colony of organisms depends on its ability to function as a single cohesive collective. Differences\, diversity\, perceived strengths and weaknesses are embraced as necessities – sine qua non – “without which\, not.”\nAnd so too it is with our colony. \nCOLONY – A True Colors Project is the result of an intense collaborative experiment. A blank canvas on which the artistic director\, choreographer\, composer\, film director\, dancers and designers organically paint a narrative in dance\, music and film.\nUnscripted films are seamlessly woven in. They give the audience a peek behind the curtain\, revealing the most sacred element of any artist’s creative journey ­– the rehearsal space.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/colony-a-true-colors-project/
LOCATION:Drama Centre Theatre\, National Library\, Victoria Street\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250530T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250601T160000
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SUMMARY:Hossan-AH! In The High Arts
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular journey through Singapore’s arts scene. \nJoin the OG Singapore Boy Hossan Leong in an extraordinary theatrical experience that weaves four decades of artistic evolution through the eyes of someone who lived through it all. This performance of song and storytelling is inspired by Hossan’s personal journey—which mirrors Singapore’s own cultural awakening—from church pianist to becoming one of the nation’s most versatile entertainers. \nBe dazzled as Hossan does EVERYTHING—acting\, singing\, stand-up—taking you on his own exhilarating ride from the 1980s to today. Experience beloved songs reimagined\, and hilarious personal anecdotes about the highlights and moments of despair that shape our artistic identity. \nWatch as cultural influences converge to create something uniquely Singaporean. This witty\, nostalgic\, and thoroughly entertaining exploration connects the dots between our past and present\, revealing the joy of discovering who we truly are through the arts. Don’t miss this celebration of every artist\, arts lover\, and dreamer who has contributed to Singapore’s creative soul.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/hossan-ah-in-the-high-arts/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 9 Empress Pl\, 179556\, Singapore\, 179556\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250601T160000
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SUMMARY:Waiting For Audience
DESCRIPTION:An old theatre on its last night.\nTwo actors\, A and O\, find themselves sharing the stage.\nThey bicker\,\nthey compete\,\nthey create\,\nthey wonder\,\nand they \nwait… \nand wait\, \nand wait. \n“We exist because they exist.”\n“Every play has a beginning / And an end / Life is the same.” \nBut will the audience ever come?\nPlayful yet meaningful\, this production draws inspiration from physical theatre\, clowning\, absurdist humour and Chinese cross-talk\, and challenges us to rethink the bond between performers and spectators. \nWaiting for Audience invites you to step into the story and play a key role in completing this unique theatre experience. Join us in celebrating the power of live performance to connect you and me. \nDon’t miss this bold creation by Nine Years Theatre founders Nelson Chia and Mia Chee.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/waiting-for-audience/
LOCATION:SOTA Drama Theatre\, 1 Zubir Said Dr\, Singapore 227968\, 227968\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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SUMMARY:Monstrous Fun! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a monstrously fun start to the June holidays! Embark on a literary adventure for the whole family at Monstrous Fun! Back for its fourth edition from 30 May – 1 Jun 2025\, this programme presented by Arts House Limited is packed with hands-on workshops\, and larger-than-life performances and activities\, including a Drum-A-Story workshop with 2018 Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano. \n  \nFamilies can also look forward to the debut of Monster Parade\, where children and their parents are encouraged to don the monstrous costumes and accessories they created at the various drop-in activities during the weekend in this fun procession led by resident monster\, Britney! Fan-favourite Monster Hunt also returns with a twist—this year\, it’s co-created with students from School of the Arts (SOTA) who have conjured up an imaginative experience that introduces participants to the nooks and crannies of The Arts House. You can also discover literary gems at The Monstrous Fun! Book Fair or enjoy various interactive performances and activities\, including an outdoor community visual art installation A Message to My Little Monster at The Arts House lawn. \n  \nMonstrous Fun! invites families with children aged five and above to discover and create lasting memories together through a wondrous world of words and stories.  \n  \nFor full programme details\, stay tuned to https://artshouselimited.sg/tah-monstrous-fun or follow The Arts House on Facebook and Instagram. 
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/monstrous-fun-2025/
LOCATION:The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore 179429\, 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore 179429\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 179429\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Children/Family (Events),Festival (Events),Visual Arts (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250621T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061109Z
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SUMMARY:i Light Singapore returns to light up Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts
DESCRIPTION:29 May – 21 June 2025 \nMarina Bay and neighbouring precincts at South Beach\, Singapore River\, Raffles Place \n  \nAsia’s leading sustainable light festival\, i Light Singapore returns from 29 May to 21 June 2025\, to illuminate the city and connect communities through captivating light art installations. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and presented by UOB\, this year’s Festival is anchored on the theme To Gather and inspired by the colour red to bring people from all backgrounds together to forge new memories and spark conversations on a more sustainable\, shared future. \n  \nFestivalgoers can look forward to 17 new light art installations by 20 artists at Marina Bay\, returning satellite site\, South Beach\, and new sites along the Singapore River and at Raffles Place.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/i-light-singapore-returns-to-light-up-marina-bay-and-neighbouring-precincts/
LOCATION:Marina Bay Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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SUMMARY:hello\, is this working?
DESCRIPTION:Work is a huge part of our lives\, but it is often not thought and talked about in public. What does work mean to each of us? What are our dreams and worries about work now and in the future? \nDrawn from research and interviews with people from different walks of life\, hello\, is this working? is a participatory performance by Singapore theatre company Drama Box\, that explores our relationship with work now and in the future.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/hello-is-this-working/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Bedok Town Square\, 208C New Upper Changi Rd\, Singapore 463208\, 463208\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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SUMMARY:Vampyr
DESCRIPTION:Vampyr is a mockumentary about stubborn shapeshifting creatures—half-dead\, half- alive\, half-animal\, half-human\, half-earth—that refuse to obey the mandate of the nature/culture divide. Living in unregulated wind turbine parks in Chile\, these indeterminate beings exist sometimes as disoriented bats\, and sometimes as exhausted night-shift workers. \nA piece about energy and exhaustion\, work and rest\, Vampyr is a work of delirious black humour about the relationship between the non-humans (read: animals) that inhabit our territories and how we relate to their cultures when we consider humankind’s energetic projections for the future. \nA critical and ironic dialogue is established between the myth of the European vampire and the reality of the Chilean hematophagous bat\, a species that dies in large numbers due to wind turbines. This creation of an imagined mythology of a South American vampire presents a critical perspective on green neo-colonialism\, which perpetuates practices of extraction and appropriation of colonial logic that are greenwashed under the guise of green energy production. \nVampyr is the third part of Chilean playwright and theatre director Manuela Infante’s exploration of the non-human that started with Estado Vegetal and How to Turn to Stone.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/vampyr/
LOCATION:Drama Centre Theatre\, National Library\, Victoria Street\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:The House Between The Winds
DESCRIPTION:Experience a talking installation paying homage to the glorious plantations that lined Orchard Road. Witness a magnificent sailboat travelling across the Empress Lawn. Touch\, feel and create as you go on a pilgrimage of memories through whimsical and playful interactive kinetic installations that take you on a journey through time and space.  \nMany were once drawn to a place where the winds crossed\, where the paths connecting East and West met. There\, they traded\, made a living\, and learned—acquiring knowledge that stretched beyond the borders of their homelands. It was also a safe harbour\, as they waited for the monsoon winds to change and carry them onwards to their destinations.  \nSoon\, this place became home\, and they reshaped the land to suit their lives. The nurturing trees fed their new ideas and ways of doing things\, and with their insatiable and unceasing appetites\, the trees made way for a landscape that would be forever changed.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/the-house-between-the-winds/
LOCATION:Empress Lawn\, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall\, 11 Empress Pl\, #01-02\, Singapore\, 179558\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
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SUMMARY:LEAR
DESCRIPTION:Man. Father. Fool. \nIn this dark and claustrophobic world\, Lear is the all-powerful patriarch\, but he is also his own fool. Being a fool is one thing. Having power and being a fool is quite another. What happens when the power we hold is taken away? \n“Blow\, winds\, and crack your cheeks! Rage\, blow!” \nThis contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear will bring together a cast of four with Ramesh Meyyappan’s trademark bold visual storytelling\, exploring universal themes of escalating madness\, loss of power\, betrayal and trust with empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/lear/
LOCATION:SOTA Studio Theatre\, 1 Zubir Said Drive\, Singapore\, 227968\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
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SUMMARY:A Thousand Stitches
DESCRIPTION:A vandalised artwork. An enigmatic painter forced to create wartime propaganda. A desperate act of love.  \nAs Emma\, an art conservation student restores a portrait of a Japanese woman\, Mizuki\, she finds herself transported deep into the heart of Syonan-to—Japanese-occupied Singapore. There\, Emma stitches together the lives of Mizuki\, the artist\, Huang Wei and the storms that raged in and around them. \nA Thousand Stitches is a moving story of friendship\, heartbreak and loss told through a blend of performance\, painting and live cinema. A haunting reimagining of a difficult chapter of Singapore’s history\, this presentation explores the transgenerational impact of war and the necessity of hope in the darkest of times.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/a-thousand-stitches/
LOCATION:Drama Centre Black Box\, Singapore\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T041811Z
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SUMMARY:HOME
DESCRIPTION:On stage\, a house appears from nothing. It goes up fast\, choreographed like time-lapse photography. Residents move in\, move out\, get evicted\, burn it down\, loot it\, rent it\, remodel it\, get married and divorced in it\, grow up in it\, die in it\, haunt it. And all the while\, they leave and live among traces of residents from the present\, past and future. They throw a party\, as if everyone who ever lived there cohabitated\, transcending time and space. \nHOME is a large-scale performance work that explores and explodes the relationship between “house” and “home”. A visual and physical spectacle\, HOME combines dance\, illusion\, live music\, homespun engineering\, and inventive audience interaction to compose a work that asks\, “Where is home? If it is not a place\, what is home?” \nHOME aims to awaken us to current housing dilemmas\, local and global. The universal and timely themes of gentrification and migration are rendered in the choreography of ordinary people inhabiting a structure\, leaving that structure through a variety of social\, political\, personal\, and aesthetic forces\, and replacing one another. HOME seeks to use the house of the theatre as a lens through which we might see the impact of these forces at work—the illusion of home; the transitory nature of dwelling; the constraints of time and money; the impossible structural demands of a house; the absurdity; and at times the impossibility of trying to make a house a home. In the face of entropy\, we struggle to build infrastructure\, family community\, art. We fail\, and we try again.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/home/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 9 Empress Pl\, 179556\, Singapore\, 179556\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250518T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250518T210000
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SUMMARY:KAKOKI
DESCRIPTION:We are the builders of the land\, shaping our own destiny. In the pulse of the earth\, we seek grace\, striving to find our place. Surrounded by rules and expectations\, survival alone is not enough. A rising fall\, a lifting struggle—what is our song? In the end\, we are the deciders of our fate. \nKAKOKI\, an acronym for ‘Kata Kota Kita’ (“What Our City Says”)\, embodies the spirit\, struggles\, and complexities of our shared journey—as individuals\, as a tribe\, and as a community. \nNadi Singapura seizes every opportunity in their performances\, blending intense drumming\, movement\, chants\, and melodies drawn from the rich traditions and culture of the Malay community\, both past and present. \nRindu rindu \nAir yang mengalir\,\nbak hujan yang turun\nCahaya mentari\,\nmembawa ku pergi \nBiji yang ditanam\,\ndibaja disiram\nDiharap tak layu\,\nmekar berlagu \nDarah yang mengalir\,\njasad yang menanggung\nAlam pun berbisik\,\nmenjunjung agung \nKisah dicerita\,\nmembawa maksud\nGelora di jiwa\,\nkan terus terwujud \nRindu\, rindu yang berbisikkan cinta\nRindu\, rindu yang mendamaikan jiwa
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/kakoki/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Bedok Town Square\, 208C New Upper Changi Rd\, Singapore 463208\, 463208\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Music (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250517T220000
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SUMMARY:Told By My Mother
DESCRIPTION:In the second chapter of his trilogy on love\, Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour draws from his own family history and in torn-up Lebanon to weave a tapestry of poignant stories. \nAt the heart of it\, a mother\, Leila\, clings to her child Abbas\, striving to shield him from the fate of martyrdom. A little further down\, another mother\, Fatmeh\, who never stopped looking for her missing child\, Hassan. These tales\, echoing through time\, form an infinite loop of love and loss. \nWith their stories\, these ordinary heroines breathe life into the tenderness and fierce intensity of maternal love. On stage\, they give birth to heart-rending family portraits\, so striking in the infinite beauty of filial relations. \nAli Chahrour\, actress Hala Omran\, and musicians Ali Hout and Abed Kobeissy (Two or The Dragon) accompany these narratives with music inspired as much by Arab culture as by urban sounds. Through movement\, song\, words and music\, generations converge and fracture\, like the narrow and unfathomable eternal love between a mother and a child. Absolute.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/told-by-my-mother/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 9 Empress Pl\, 179556\, Singapore\, 179556\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2025
DESCRIPTION:Singapore’s pinnacle annual performing arts festival\, Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)\, returns from 16 May to 1 June 2025\, guided by the overarching theme More Than Ever. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC)\, SIFA 2025 celebrates Singapore’s unique cultural identity and the evolution of its artistic landscape. Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s 60th year and building on the Festival’s 48 years of history\, this year’s edition will feature the largest showcase of homegrown talents\, with 15 new local commissions. \nThrough multilayered presentations by a range of distinct artistic voices\, SIFA 2025 pushes the boundaries of performance and festival presentation\, bridging diverse audiences with unique artistic experiences. The Festival places homegrown talents at the fore alongside compelling international works\, spanning art forms that include theatre\, dance\, music\, and visual arts. Featuring an unprecedented number of 15 local commissioned works that include reimaginings of classics such as Animal Farm and LEAR\, alongside presentations by singular artistic voices such as Drama Box and Nine Years Theatre. SIFA also gets more to experience the arts with the introduction of a new SIFA Pavilion at Bedok Town Square that will host a variety of arts experiences throughout the Festival and continues to present Little SIFA for the young and young-at-heart\, which sets up camp this time at Empress Lawn. Marking 48 years of the Festival\, the 2025 edition will also host a series of conversations with key cultural figures and leaders\, reflecting on Singapore’s evolving arts scene and its global significance. \nMore than ever\, SIFA 2025 champions the excellence of homegrown artists and deepens Singapore’s cultural dialogue with the world.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/singapore-international-festival-of-arts-sifa-2025/
LOCATION:Singapore\, singapore\, singapore\, Singapore\, 508502\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
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SUMMARY:SIFA Pavilion at Bedok Town Square
DESCRIPTION:Imagined as a transient arts space charged with multidisciplinary artistic expression and public engagement\, the SIFA Pavilion lends a powerful new dimension to the Festival’s relationship with the shared public environ; the common space where our plural narratives co-exist. \nA colossal installation\, titled Beneath Tide\, Running Water\, by visual artist Wang Ruobing doubles as a performance stage\, becoming the visual icon of the Festival’s first Pavilion\, an environment built to engender collaboration and gathering through the conduit of performance. \nThe SIFA Pavilion lasts for the course of the Festival hosting multiple works bringing performance and the public together. Situated at Bedok Town Square\, and taking in the social and historical contexts of Bedok\, with its rich history influenced by the sea\, old charm and a diverse urban community today\, the SIFA Pavilion becomes its own ecosystem cycling through the multi-arts experience and sprouting so much creative possibility.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/sifa-pavilion-at-bedok-town-square/
LOCATION:Bedok Town Square\, 208C New Upper Changi Rd\, Singapore 463208\, 463208\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Visual Arts (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250328T030414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T030414Z
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SUMMARY:Umbilical
DESCRIPTION:Umbilical explores the social and emotional ripples resulting from division and transformation\, drawing poignant parallels with the looming uncertainty that was experienced by the people who lived through the separation of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965.  \nA dynamic blend of movement\, music\, visual projections and AI integration\, Umbilical is an immersive performance that delves into the intricate layers of identity\, belonging and relationships. Here\, the umbilical cord serves as an evocative metaphor and symbolic bridge between water and land\, people and places\, and past and present.  \nUmbilical invites us to reflect on the evolving nature of personal and collective bonds in an ever-shifting world\, while embracing technology as both a collaborator and a form of resistance. The multi-sensorial performance magnifies the tension between human and machine\, tradition and innovation.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/umbilical/
LOCATION:SOTA Studio Theatre\, 1 Zubir Said Drive\, Singapore\, 227968\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SOTA Studio Theatre 1 Zubir Said Drive Singapore 227968 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Zubir Said Drive:geo:103.84871,1.298907
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250227T042630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T042630Z
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SUMMARY:Day I Met The Prince《我要上天的那一晚》
DESCRIPTION:“Do you know how to protect my rose?” \nA poignant journey of self-discovery\, a celebration of childlike innocence\, and a tribute to the differences that make us special… Journey across the stars with the Little Prince as he searches for a way to protect his beloved rose! \nDay I Met The Prince is inspired by the beloved classic The Little Prince — reimagined by theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun. First staged in 1988\, this landmark Theatre For Young Audiences musical has delighted generations of families and captivated audiences around the world. \nWith powerful storytelling\, moving melodies and an interactive crafting session\, this timeless classic is a must-watch for children and adults alike! \nDay I Met The Prince is part of Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition. \n“你知道怎样保护我的玫瑰吗？” \n一段刻骨铭心的自我探索之旅、一场欢庆童真无邪的盛典，一起向使我们独特的差异之美致敬！跟随小王子穿越星际，展开一趟寻找保护玫瑰方法的奇幻旅程！ \n改编自法国经典寓言故事《小王子》，已故戏剧家郭宝崑所创作的青少年剧场作品——《我要上天的那一晚》，自1988年首演以来深受数代人的喜爱，深深打动无数的全球观众。 \n凭着生动有趣的叙事手法、悠扬动人的旋律以及互动式手工环节，这部不朽经典绝对是大人小孩们不容错过的必看之作！ \n《我要上天的那一晚》是“百力果华文小剧场亲子节”的节目之一。
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/day-i-met-the-prince%e3%80%8a%e6%88%91%e8%a6%81%e4%b8%8a%e5%a4%a9%e7%9a%84%e9%82%a3%e4%b8%80%e6%99%9a%e3%80%8b/
LOCATION:Practice Space\, 54 Waterloo Street\, 187953\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Children/Family (Events),Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250227T042723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T042723Z
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SUMMARY:A HA! — 8 Minutes of Light 《A HA!——8分钟的光明》
DESCRIPTION:Breaking News! The Sun is angry! When the Sun gets really angry\, would it explode with a chee-ba-bom? And if the Sun is gone\, what happens to planet Earth? \nJoin lovable hero A Ha as he embarks on an epic quest to find the sun and save the world. A HA! — 8 Minutes of Light combines audience participation\, clowning\, and percussion for a hilarious and hijinks-filled adventure! \nPresented by the team behind The Theatre Practice’s award-winning Theatre For Young Audiences productions\, this interactive performance encourages audiences to imagine a positive future in the face of the climate crisis — the importance of overcoming indifference and the significant impact of our individual actions. \nYou have 8 minutes before total darkness. Yes\, just 8 minutes. \nWhat will you do? \nA HA! — 8 Minutes of Light is part of Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition. \n大事不妙！太阳生气了！太阳生气会不会气到 JEE-BA-BOOM…… 爆炸？？如果太阳真的爆炸，地球没有了太阳，会怎么样？ \n跟着可爱的英雄 A Ha，一同踏上寻找太阳、拯救世界的史诗远征。结合观众参与、小丑表演和打击乐，《A HA!——8分钟的光明》将为你带来一场充满欢乐和娱乐“笑”果的冒险！ \n由实践剧场备受赞誉的青少年剧场创作团队呈现，带领观众在气候危机面前检视自身，一起“从我做起，从身边做起”，多关心周遭的人事物，怀抱积极向上的态度展望未来！ \n地球将陷入一片黑暗，你们只剩下…… 8分钟！只剩下8分钟…… \n你会做些什么？ \n《A HA!——8分钟的光明》是“百力果华文小剧场亲子节”的节目之一。
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/a-ha-8-minutes-of-light-%e3%80%8aa-ha-8%e5%88%86%e9%92%9f%e7%9a%84%e5%85%89%e6%98%8e%e3%80%8b/
LOCATION:Practice Space\, 54 Waterloo Street\, 187953\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250401T104503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T104503Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestry 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Tapestry of Sacred Music was launched by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in 2009. The festival offers the rare opportunity for everyone to encounter the beauty of these varied cultural expressions practised by communities all over the world\, in a secular setting. Over the years\, we have presented more than 36 religious denominations\, as well as the sacred art forms of 56 different communities\, creating a rich tapestry of some of humanity’s most affecting and powerful musical expressions.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/tapestry-2025/
LOCATION:Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay\, 1 Esplanade Dr\, 038981\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Dr 038981 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Esplanade Dr:geo:103.8552799,1.289857
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250314T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250401T105425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105425Z
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SUMMARY:Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a weekend of star power at the Armenian Street Party as beloved Peranakan culture takes centre stage in a showcase of art\, fashion\, exciting performances\, culinary delights\, and more.  \nArmenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars is presented in partnership with the Peranakan Association Singapore\, the Arab Network @ Singapore\, the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association Singapore\, and Mediacorp Pte Ltd.  
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/armenian-street-party-peranakan-stars/
LOCATION:Peranakan Museum\, 39 Armenian St\, Singapore\, Singapore 179941\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
GEO:1.2947654;103.8492062
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian St Singapore Singapore 179941 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=39 Armenian St:geo:103.8492062,1.2947654
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250227T042822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T042822Z
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SUMMARY:Open call for Singapore Fringe Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Be part of Singapore Fringe Festival 2026! \nIn our increasingly connected\, complex and often conflicted world\, the Fringe seeks to present meaningful\, socially engaged and provocative art to encourage civil and open dialogue and collaboration. Through our programming\, we hope to collectively dream and create a more inclusive and compassionate future. \nApply by 7 March 2025\, 12 noon Singapore time \nFor more info and to apply\, visit bit.ly/sgfringe2026
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/open-call-for-singapore-fringe-festival-2026-2/
LOCATION:Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay\, 1 Esplanade Dr\, 038981\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Festival (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Singapore%20Fringe%20Festival":MAILTO:info@singaporefringe.com
GEO:1.289857;103.8552799
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Dr 038981 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Esplanade Dr:geo:103.8552799,1.289857
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250330T235900
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250305T012952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T012952Z
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SUMMARY:YSDAF 2025: Pitch Start
DESCRIPTION:The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF) celebrates a decade of arts and community. Since 2014\, Pitch Start has been an integral component of YSDAF and is an avenue for artistes or arts groups to pitch their ideas based on a given theme.\n\nFor YSDAF 2025\, themed “Community: Side by Side”\, Pitch Start is calling for creative and meaningful ideas to engage Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) through the arts and encourage collaboration between people of all abilities.\n\nSuccessful applicants stand a chance to win a grant of up to RM30\,000. The project team is expected to run a 6 to 8-week programme to conceptualise\, train and / or devise a presentation or performance with participants comprising PWDs to be premiered at YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour’s Community Stage.\n\nDeadline for all entries is 30 March 2025\, 11.59pm Malaysian time.\n\nFor guidelines and application forms\, visit ysdartsfestival.com.my/pitch-start/.\n\nFor more details about YSDAF\, check out ysdartsfestival.com.my.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/ysdaf-2025-pitch-start/
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Children/Family (Events),Competition,Dance (Events),Festival (Events),Music (Events),Visual Arts (Events),Workshop & Talks (Events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yayasan%20Sime%20Darby%20Arts%20Festival":MAILTO:ysdartsfestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20250227T041252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T041252Z
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SUMMARY:Pagoda Odyssey Weekend Festival: East-Meets-West
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an East-meets-West cultural odyssey! Experience the blending of cultural traditions through mesmerising performances\, engaging hands-on activities\, and interactive exhibits. \nEnjoy giveaways* with discounted admission to Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco during programme hours ($10 for Singapore citizens/PRs; $20 for foreign residents/tourists). \n*While supplies last.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/pagoda-odyssey-weekend-festival-east-meets-west/
LOCATION:Asian Civilisations Museum\, 1 Empress Pl\,\, Singapore\, 179555\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250216T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20241222T112148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T112148Z
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SUMMARY:Huayi 2025: Human Condition VIII
DESCRIPTION:After a more than two-decade long domestic run\, celebrated Taiwanese arts icon Wu Nien-jen brings his acclaimed Human Condition theatre series to Huayi for its Singapore premiere. The well-loved series has been enjoyed by over half a million Taiwanese theatregoers so far\, and Human Condition VIII is the latest eagerly anticipated instalment. \nHuman Condition VIII tells the story of Mingcan\, a retiree who finds himself adrift and without a purpose in life. His status as a respected patriarch has long disappeared as his adult children have their own families and lives to deal with. Unable to contribute to the economy and unneeded by his family\, Mingcan questions his self-worth as his dignity slowly fades with each listless\, monotonous day. Just as he feels that he has struck rock-bottom\, he instead strikes the lottery jackpot\, and immediately finds himself to be of interest to his family once more. Mingcan feels respected\, needed\, wanted. But is this unexpected windfall a stroke of luck or a harbinger of misfortune? \nStarting in 2000\, the Human Condition series shines an empathetic spotlight on the day-to-day stories of everyday Taiwanese people who strive to make the best out of what they have in their lives. Presented by Greenray Theatre Company\, the series has continued to garner enthusiastic support and enjoy great appeal since its inception. It has become the first taste of theatre for many across Taiwan\, with each instalment of the series rapidly selling out within days of their launches. \nThe first comedy of the series\, Human Condition VIII is a humorous and poignant tale of masculine self-worth that features an acclaimed cast that includes theatre multi-hyphenate Chen Hsi-Cheng\, and Golden Bell Award winners Wang Juan and Yang Li-yin. \nPlaywright and director Wu Nien-jen is one of the most prolific and respected names in Taiwanese cinema. Debuting in 2001\, the Human Condition series is his blockbuster foray into theatre\, which had been seen and loved by over half a million Taiwanese theatergoers\, and earned him the prestigious National Cultural Award.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/huayi-2025-human-condition-viii/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Esplanade Theatre\, 1 Esplanade Drive\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 038981\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250215T212000
DTSTAMP:20260424T202419
CREATED:20241222T112120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T112120Z
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SUMMARY:Huayi 2025: The Heart of Jun: Memoirs of Zhaojun
DESCRIPTION:A tale of 20th-century voyagers seeking their destinies\, set against the elegant beauty of traditional Nanyin music. Co-produced with Siong Leng Musical Association\, The Heart of Jun: Memoirs of Zhaojun presents a musical experience of discovery\, courage and determination. \nThree women leave China and set sail for Southeast Asia in the early 20th century\, their voyage echoing the journey of Wang Zhaojun\, one of the legendary Four Beauties of ancient China. Finding themselves on a cargo ship\, they are inescapably embroiled in sinister struggles for power as a mysterious man reveals secrets they have yet to understand. What will their destinies hold? What connection exists between these three women braving a tumultuous sea and Wang Zhaojun\, who rode beyond the borders of Western Han into the Xiongnu empire? Do the fragments of loss and sorrow in Nanyin music symbolise the life stories of these modern women\, or do they inspire courage to explore new horizons? \n  \nThis fusion of traditional Nanyin music and contemporary theatre will delight both Nanyin purists and new audiences. Siong Leng breaks new ground in this collaboration with celebrated Taiwanese playwright Katherine Hui-ling Chou and Taiwanese director Lee Yi Hsiu\, who is known for his innovative direction of traditional music performances. \nThe Heart of Jun: Memoirs of Zhaojun features authentic traditional Nanyin music harking back half a millennium that narrates the legend of Wang Zhaojun\, with additional music composed by Siong Leng’s music director Ng Kang Kee. The production showcases the principal artists of Siong Leng\, and a skilled ensemble of Eastern and Western classical musicians performing together with Singapore actors Ang Xiao Ting\, Jodi Chan and Hang Qian Chou.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/huayi-2025-the-heart-of-jun-memoirs-of-zhaojun/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Singtel Waterfront Theatre at The Esplanade\, 8 Raffles Ave.\, Singapore 039802\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 039802\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Music (Events),Theatre (Events)
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SUMMARY:Rickshaw Boy
DESCRIPTION:Rickshaw Boy narrates the life of Xiangzi\, a rickshaw puller in Beiping during the Republic of China era. A strong and ambitious young man from the countryside\, Xiangzi dreams of building an ideal life through his own efforts. However\, fate repeatedly thwarts his aspirations\, and despite his hard work and determination\, his circumstances remain unchanged. In the context of modern society\, Xiangzi’s helplessness and confusion reflect the struggles of modern workers caught in similar cycles of hardship. \nLao She is widely celebrated as a “Master of Language”\, with his works both entertaining and deeply rooted in the local culture of Beijing. Rickshaw Boy is among Lao She’s most renowned masterpieces. It presents a tragic story laced with humour\, using Beijing dialect and expressions to vividly portray the resilience\, pride\, and underlying pain of his characters. Director Fang Xu\, often regarded as a “Lao She specialist\,” has adapted Lao She’s works for the stage numerous times with his distinctive expressive and interpretative style. In this production\, Fang Xu reimagines the original text through a contemporary lens\, incorporating modern aesthetics into the stage design\, lighting\, music\, and visual composition. \nWhile the tragic struggles of the rickshaw pullers portrayed in Rickshaw Boy may seem distant to contemporary audiences\, the story also offers a compelling psychological portrait of Xiangzi himself. It delves into the conflict between his ideals and the harsh realities\, alongside the confusion\, frustration\, and helplessness that permeate his inner world – emotions that remain profoundly relatable even today. \nAnother standout feature of this adaptation is its all-male cast\, which boldly challenges traditional gender roles while employing a non-linear\, visually-driven narrative structure to depict Xiangzi’s tragic journey. This innovative approach departs from a straightforward retelling\, offering a rich and layered interpretation. \nOne of the female characters\, Tigress\, is portrayed by Zhao Zhen\, a nationally acclaimed Chinese actor with extensive theatre experience\, who brings the role of to life with a commanding portrayal of her domineering and sharp-tongued personality. Another female character\, Xiao Fu Zi\, is portrayed by Ren Yubin\, who is trained in traditional opera Dan roles. He delivers a poignant performance\, capturing the character’s sorrow and timidity with nuance. Siqin Gaowa\, an actress renowned for her iconic portrayal of Tigress in the film adaptation of Rickshaw Boy (1982)\, serves as the artistic advisor for this production. \nThis marks the firs-ever staging of Rickshaw Boy in Singapore and Fang Xu’s debut at the Esplanade. The critically acclaimed all-male cast\, which has captivated audiences in China\, will perform in this groundbreaking production\, making it a must-see event!
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/rickshaw-boy/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Esplanade Theatre\, 1 Esplanade Drive\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 038981\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250119T140000
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SUMMARY:M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025: The Troupe by Birds Migrant Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Language\nIn English\, with some Bahasa Indonesia\, Bengali and Burmese \nAccessibility Features\nOpen captions in English for all shows. \n  \nWith a good cast giving their all onstage\, an unflinching\, objectively written story that speaks truth to the limitations of being a migrant in Singapore\, and imaginative script that explores the pitfalls of love and family\, Foreign Bodies was a rare\, big-hearted\, honest glimpse into migrant life\, by migrant workers with a story to tell.\n \n— Bakchormeeboy.com on Foreign Bodies \n\nPlease welcome The Troupe! They travel around towns and villages with their show. They perform stories about farmers\, refugees\, students\, politicians and aid workers—people in search of a better life. As they stage their play\, they discover that what they perform may be closer to home than they realise. \nBirds Migrant Theatre returns to the Fringe with another important play that focuses on current world issues—from war to the refugee crisis—and how these tragedies pose questions to our common humanity. The Troupe looks at how people who are affected by displacement strive for a more positive future—not just for themselves\, but for their families and community. Will suffering and desperation bring out the best in people—or the worst? What is the price of compassion? \n \nForeign Bodies is a well-told story that dramatises the legal precarity migrant workers may face in Singapore. It does so without resorting to mere sympathy or an easy us-versus-them set-up\, choosing instead to let audiences into its protagonists’ dilemmas.\n \n—The Straits Times Life on Foreign Bodies \nThere will be a dialogue with the artists after the 5pm performance on 12 January 2025\, with speech to text interpretation available upon request. Please email your request to info@singaporefringe.com by 6 December 2024.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/m1-singapore-fringe-festival-2025-the-troupe-by-birds-migrant-theatre/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Black Box @ The Theatre Practice\, 54 Waterloo Street\, Singapore\, 187953\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250117T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250118T210000
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SUMMARY:M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025: Commission Continua by Noma Mini
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Features\nOpen captions in English for all shows \nCommission Continua is a powerful and affecting production. Miyambo succeeds in delivering a complex concept with care. \n— Nkgopoleng Moloi\, The Critter \nBright Maluleke—played by Tony Bonani Miyambo (Kafka’s Ape)—is an employee who copies and archives official documents from the commissions. He does his best just to stick to his brief and ignore the content of the files—but this proves difficult when faced with all these pages giving an account of the most critical and catastrophic moments in South Africa’s history. In the frugal setting of a photocopier\, a microphone\, and a loop station\, he begins to give vent to his annoyance with South African society’s struggle for real change and reconciliation. \nBonani Miyambo is terrific and deservedly gets one of the strongest ovations of the night \n— Teresa Guerreiro\, Culture Whisper \na devastating one-hander that emphasises how the culpability for historical and recent crimes perpetrated against the South African people has become buried under mountains of paperwork. \n— Chris Thurman\, Business Live \nThere will be a dialogue with the artists after each performance\, with speech to text interpretation available upon request for the dialogue on 18 January 2025. Please email your request to info@singaporefringe.com by 6 December 2024.
URL:https://artsequator.com/event/m1-singapore-fringe-festival-2025-commission-continua-by-noma-mini/
LOCATION:Esplanade Theatre Studio\, 1 Esplanade Dr\, Singapore\, 038981\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Festival (Events),Theatre (Events)
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