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InstaGeylang
2024-08-24 11:30 - 2024-09-02 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Kamal Arts Gallery, 1 Engku Aman Turn, Wisma Geylang Serai, #04-05, Singapore 408528, 408528, Singapore
InstaGeylang is a community based photography challenge that encourages the public to snap and share their photos of Geylang Serai on social media.
It aims to promote creative activity and start a repository of collective memory for the Geylang Serai area over the years.
This year’s exhibition coincides with the completion of the arch at the corner of Geylang Serai Market and Tristar Inn and improvement works of Joo Chiat Complex.
A book of photographs documenting the three years of this competition will be launched.
To date there are 3,287 tags of high quality photographic images taken in the Geylang Serai area and its vicinity. Refer to: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/instageylang/
This year, 35 works by 21 individuals have been selected, comprising both professional and amateur photographers.
Prizes are as follows:

1 Best Photo will win a $1,000 cash voucher
3 runner-up prizes with $300 cash voucher each
Final entries will receive a memento and have their work displayed in the exhibition.

More information and competition rules link: https://sites.google.com/kamaldollah.com/instageylang/home
Exhibition period : 24 August to 2nd Sep 2024, 10am to 6pm. Free Admission.

[Open Call] Young Photographers’ Mentorship Programme 2024
2024-08-27 08:00 - 2024-09-30 23:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Apply by Mon 30 Sep 2024 (2359H)
The Young Photographers’ Mentorship Programme (YPMP) aims to develop the artistic voice and ambitions of young photographers. This three-week long mentorship programme encourages them to explore and experiment with image-based work, and deepen their understanding of the creative and professional possibilities in photography. The programme was formerly known as the Shooting Home Youth Awards.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn from some of the region’s foremost visual storytellers as mentors and guest lecturers. Topics covered include how to develop a personal photographic practice, professional and ethical considerations, and exhibition making. They will work towards completing one photo project, which will be presented at Objectifs in the form of an open studio at the end of the programme.
YPMP is open to Singapore-based photographers aged 15 to 23 years old.
Only 12 participants will be selected for this programme. Participants must attend all workshop sessions in person.
Physical sessions:
1) 3 Dec, Tue, 6pm – 9pm
2) 5 Dec, Thu, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
3) 7 Dec, Sat, 1pm – 4pm
4) 10 Dec, Tue, 7pm – 10pm
5) 12 Dec, Thu, 7pm – 10pm
6) 14 Dec, Sat, 12pm – 5pm
7) 17 Dec, Tue, 7pm – 10pm
8) 18 Dec, Wed, 7pm – 10pm
9) 20 Dec, Fri, 5pm – 10pm
Open studio – 21 Dec, Sat, 12pm – 7pm
APPLY NOW

Feeling a little stuck when preparing your portfolio for the application? Join us for a session held on Zoom and bring along all your questions and concerns!
How to Prepare Your Portfolio + Q&A Session
Date and Time: Thu 19 Sep 2024, 7.30pm
Held online via Zoom
Register here

Everyday Practices
2024-08-30 - 2025-07-20 | Singapore Art Museum, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065, Singapore, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
Everyday Practices is the inaugural exhibition at Singapore Art Museum (SAM)’s new collection gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, marking the opening of a dedicated space featuring artworks from the SAM collection that reflect contemporary global practices and life today.
The exhibition features 21 artworks from 19 artists and 1 artist collective from 10 countries across Asia, whose practices span different generations and media. Inspired by renowned performance artist Hsieh Tehching’s seminal work, One Year Performance 1978-1979, it delves into the themes of everyday life, examining the repetitive nature of daily activities and the physical endurance they demand. Through the Everyday Practices, visitors can discover how everyday actions can be transformed into meaningful gestures amidst adversity. The public can also look forward to a variety of programmes and activities designed to foster diverse conversations inspired by SAM’s collection.

Silent Dialogues - Solo Exhibition by Aryan Arora
2024-08-30 18:00 - 2024-09-10 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Club El Pico, 6 HONGKONG ST, Singapore 059649, Singapore, Singapore, 059649, Singapore
MAVEN IRA IS THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO A PRIVATE VIEWING OF ‘SILENT DIALOGUES’, A CAPTIVATING SOLO EXHIBITION BY ARYAN ARORA.
THIS SERIES OF 15 MONOCHROMATIC PAINTINGS EXPLORES THE DUALITY OF BLACK AND WHITE, WITH ONLY TWO GRACED BY COLOUR. THE ARTWORKS DELVE INTO THE THEME OF MASKS THAT PEOPLE WEAR UNKNOWINGLY, EVEN ALONE. EACH ARTWORK IS A THOUGHTFUL DIALOGUE, A SILENT PLEA THAT ECHOES THE SENTIMENT, “SOMEBODY SAVE ME, ME FROM MYSELF.”

JOIN US FOR THE OPENING NIGHT
DATE : 30 August 2024
TIME : 6:30 to 9:00 PM
LOCATION :EL PICO, 6 Hongkong St, Singapore 059649
About The Artist
Aryan Arora (b. 1999), born in Saharanpur, India, is a visual and performance artist currently rooted in Singapore. Graduating from Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore, and holding a degree in Fine Arts from Goldsmiths University in the United Kingdom, Aryan delves into the realms of societal norms and personal introspection through his artistry.
Rejecting the constraints imposed by societal ideals, Aryan’s creative journey is a relentless exploration of individual expression. With a focus on challenging taboos entrenched in contemporary culture, he employs various mediums to amplify voices often silenced or marginalized.
Aryan’s canvas extends beyond conventional boundaries, with bodies serving as both medium and message. Through mediums like body painting and his provocative honey dipping series, he confronts societal taboos associated with the human form. The choice of honey as a recurring motif in his work symbolizes preservation and protection, with its timeless essence serving as a metaphor for the desire to shield oneself and others from insecurities and vulnerabilities.
His past works have been prominently displayed at venues such as the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, Art Outreach Singapore, Visual Arts Gallery Singapore, The Substation Gallery, Google Headquarters Singapore, Mumbai International Airport India, and many more.
In addition to his intimate explorations, Aryan’s artistry spills onto walls as murals and graffiti, echoing his commitment to unraveling the complexities of societal constructs.
For Aryan, art is not just a form of expression; it’s a potent tool for communication, commentary, and catharsis. His work resonates with a yearning for authenticity and healing in a world often shrouded in masks. In every stroke and performance, Aryan Arora emerges as a steadfast advocate for the liberation of the true self, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing through art.
This exclusive event offers an opportunity to experience Aryan Arora’s thought-provoking works in an intimate setting.

Speculative Comics: Strangely and Surprisingly Familiar
2024-08-31 15:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Sing Lit Station, 22 Dickson Road #02-01, 209506, Singapore
Speculative comics are graphic narratives with a touch of science fiction and fantasy, but what makes them speculative are the questions they ask about our present world.
How do speculative comics take familiar cultural myths and folklore from the past and combine them in ways that are strange and surprising? How might these combinations help us think differently about the past and present, or imagine possible futures?
In this cosy lecture and Q&A, Professor of English Gui Weihsin explores how comics can be portals into reimagined realities. Take a trip with him into the fantastical worlds of Difference Engine comics such as Afterlife: The Boy Next Realm and Work-Life Balance: Malevolent Managers and Folkloric Freelancers and you might just step out of it with a strange but renewed sense of the world around you.
Comics will be available for sale too! This event is supported by Sing Lit Station.

The Sisters Soong
2024-08-31 20:00 - 2024-09-08 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | KLPAC, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kuala Lumpur, KL, 51100, Malaysia
The Actors Studio unveils its biggest production of 2024. Written by Joe Hasham OAM and directed by Dato’ Dr Faridah Merican, The Sisters Soong is a brand-new play that relates the story of the famous and somewhat infamous sisters; three of the most influential siblings of 20th century China.
Born in China and educated in America, “Big Sister” Ai-ling married banker H.H. Kung, who later became Finance Minister, “Red Sister” Ching-ling married the Father of Modern China, Sun Yat-sen, and “Little Sister” Mei-ling married Chiang Kai-shek.
In this modern retelling that alternates between fact and fiction, the playwright has taken some artistic license and cleverly woven this family saga that spans a century with the help of a narrator.
The Sisters Soong will be brought to life by an award-winning cast with choreography by Kenny Shim, costuming by Beatrice Looi, music and arrangement by Tan Zhi Yong against a set by Scenographer Yusman Mokhtar and live music under the baton of Maestro Lee Kok Leong.
About TAS Seni Teater Rakyat
Since its inception in 1989, The Actors Studio has been presenting groundbreaking theatre in Malaysia. In 2006, it created The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat arm to bridge the gap between the arts and the people in line with the National Arts and Culture Department’s efforts to ‘merakyatkan seni’. The Actors Studio just celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019.
About klpac Connect
klpac Connect is an access and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby aimed at improving access to the arts through various amenities and programmes for families with young children, students / schools, persons with disabilities, talents and the general public. Find out more at bit.ly/klpacconnect.
Post-Show Talk (part of klpac Connect)
Gain deeper insights into the creation process, the talents involved and what it takes to make a production come to life.

Job Opportunity: Ticketing & Customer Service Associate
2024-09-03 - 2024-09-28 | Pangdemonium Theatre Company Ltd, 9 Changi South Street 3, 486361, Singapore
The Company
Pangdemonium is a proudly Singaporean not-for-profit theatre company with a mission to tell stories on the stage that are challenging, inspiring, relevant, accessible and above all, of the highest artistic, entertainment and production value, in a league with the very best of theatre internationally.
Join the vibrant and dynamic team at Pangdemonium, where we bring theatre to life! You will play a crucial role in ensuring our audience has an unforgettable experience, all while gaining valuable industry knowledge and skills.
Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Communication: Maintain ticketing records, handle special requests, prepare communication tools, and provide outstanding customer service support.
Sales & Ticketing Support: Assist in sales and ticketing enquiries for upcoming productions, facilitate group sales, handle special requests, and troubleshoot issues for Season Ticket holders. Work closely with the Development and Marketing teams to fulfil ticketing entitlements for sponsors and our Friends Of Pangdemonium.
Event Management: Assist in managing door sales, ticket distribution and other Front-of-House duties for our exciting shows.
Ticketing Process Execution: Spearhead the entire Ticketing operations for Pangdemonium’s Education and Development programmes such as Triple Threats Musical Theatre Workshop or Very Youthful Company.
Vendor Coordination: Interface with our designated ticketing and venue partners as required.
Primary Contact: Be the main point of contact for phone and email inquiries, ensuring prompt and helpful responses.
Data Collection & Analysis: Support additional duties as assigned, including the NAC survey data collection and analysis.

What Would You Bring:

Customer-Centric Approach: Ensure internal and external customers’ and stakeholders’ needs are continually satisfied.
Attention to Detail: Problem-solving skills to identify issues, maintain accuracy, and ensure quality assurance requirements are met with feasible solutions. Effective time management and maximise the use of available resources.
Flexibility & Resilience: Ability to respond with flexibility and resilience when faced with multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid changes in a fast-paced environment.
Self-Discipline: Adhere to set guidelines and processes.
Ethical Behaviour & Positive Attitude: Demonstrate ethical behaviour and maintain a positive attitude.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills, including conflict resolution.
Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
An eye for creativity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work regular office hours in addition to nights, weekends and occasional holidays.
Interest in theatre and the Arts.

How to Apply
Interested applicants may send their CV to careers@pangdemonium.com.

Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?
2024-09-06 10:00 - 2025-02-02 19:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery 1 and The Spine Hall, National Gallery Singapore
Immerse yourself in highly emotive creative expressions by Cultural Medallion recipient and pioneer artist Teo Eng Seng at National Gallery Singapore’s Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy? – the largest and most in-depth survey on the multidisciplinary artist to date. Featuring close to 70 artworks that respond to global social-political events of the mid-20th century, visitors can peek into Teo’s own lived experiences and his contributions to the local visual arts scene.
From 6 September 2024 to 2 February 2025, visitors are invited to explore Teo’s honest and witty negotiation between self and society. Teo transforms everyday materials into vibrant works of art, embedding humour and irony into his socially engaged practice. His creations, full of spontaneous and vivid compositions, reflect his tongue-in-cheek takes on personal and broader social events.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit: nationalgallery.sg/TeoEngSeng2024

Puppets Encore! Puppetry Performance
2024-09-06 19:30 - 20:15 (Asia/Shanghai) | 5 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Centre, 5 Cox Terrace, Singapore, Singapore, 179620, Singapore
A spark of curiosity takes Joshua UP & DOWN through the sky and under the sea; a fiery Auntie tries to reclaim her CHOPE-d kopitiam seat; a despondent Uncle begins healing from grief through an unexpected friendship with a puppy named RINGO; and a man and woman are locked in an absurdist romantic pursuit, filled with magical mishaps caused by a single HACHOOO.
Presented by The Finger Players, Puppets Encore! is a collection of four puppetry skits addressing themes of human connection, love, loss, and the joyful banality of quiet and profound ordinariness. In celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Puppets Encore! aims to create works that bring communities together. The non-verbal stories will be brought to life through various forms of puppetry, transcending language and age barriers. Puppets Encore! invites you to join us in celebrating everyday encounters through the timeless magic of puppetry.

Playing it Safe in 2023, Praying for Wealth in 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 2024-11-10 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | ShanghART Singaproe, Block 9 Lock Road #02-22, 108937, Singapore
ShanghART Singapore is delighted to present Lin Aojie’s solo exhibition “Playing it Safe in 2023, Praying for Wealth in 2024”, opening 7 September 2024 at 4pm. The exhibition brings together recent works by the artist, showcasing witty insights gathered from his observations of the art industry, the society, and the world at large.
Marking his debut exhibition in Southeast Asia, the self-proclaimed Southeast Asian artist (Lin is based in Guangzhou) was inspired to adapt the iconic political cartoon “The Situation in the Far East” (时局图) with a contemporary twist to create his new iPad painting “Southeast Asia Art Scene”. His distinctive style is perfectly demonstrated through the cartoon-like aesthetics, historical references, layered symbolisms, as well as reflections and observations of the art world and its relations to the wider society. These elements continue to manifest themselves across the other works in the exhibition in various forms.
As the exhibition title suggests, the works presented reflect the human condition as perceived by the artist, most notably through the pair of video works created in last and this year. A series of conversations across the two videos reveal the inner desires and the fundamentals of human nature, with “Ultimate Super Dodgy Talk” (2024) hidden within the gallery and only accessible to the ones who are brave enough to take the extra step.
The Chinese title “人间” roughly translates to ‘the world of mortals’, highlighting the observations of the human society from a broader perspective. However instead of positioning himself as a superior viewpoint, Lin humorously inserts himself across his works. These paintings reference various settings such as the life of an artist and the art gallery system, to the geopolitical situation, as well as the unspoken rules and power dynamics in a society.
Conspicuously, the only works that he is absent from are the triptych depicting the Three Deities. The figures are instead surrounded by a diverse variety of motifs ranging from traditional beliefs to urban myths, forming a comprehensive image of humanity’s biggest wants through the ages. Once again showcasing Lin’s signature style, the works blend traditional references with a contemporary approach by presenting these mouse paintings akin to how traditional Chinese posters are stuck onto the walls of their homes for blessing and protection, except that they are in a commercial gallery space this time.
Threading both personal narratives and universal motifs, Lin ingeniously creates seemingly simple yet extremely layered paintings that present a multitude of ways of reading. His approach of discussing serious topics in a light-hearted manner positions himself as a unique voice in this increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Mid Autumn Festival Cyanotype Lantern Making Workshop
2024-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival – otherwise also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival – is a joyous occasion to go on night walks with lanterns, and to eat mooncakes with friends and family under a full moon.
Let your child fully immerse in the celebrations this year with our Cyanotype Lantern Making Workshop, which will ensure an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival for them!
Through this workshop, your child will:
a) Showcase their creativity by making their own unique lanterns! They will learn how to expose and develop their own prints using cyanotype — a UV light-sensitive photo printing process which creates beautiful blue prints. In this workshop, your kids will make creative use of everyday objects and found materials to express themselves.
b) Develop a greater appreciation for one of the most celebrated festivals in Singapore. There will be an optional night walk around Objectifs Centre after the workshop in the evening.
No prior experience is required, suitable for ages 6 to 14.
Date & Time
Sat 7 Sep 2024, 4pm to 6pm
Workshop Fee
$70.00 per child
One accompanying parent/caretaker per child can join at $50.00 each (a second kit will be provided)
Please register on our website.

The 10th Anniversary STEP Production: A Path to Remember
2024-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | NUS University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Cres, Singapore, 119279, Singapore
A girl who lost her memory cannot recall her past, what she does or who she is. She unknowingly makes the same choices and takes the same path to what led her to the moment that causes her to regain all her memories – making her realise she’s been who she is all along and it led her to her happy ending. A story about true and unwavering love, self-discovery, honesty, and staying true to oneself.

Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Cor Machina (Heart of the Machine)
2024-09-07 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 42 Waterloo St, 42 Waterloo St, 187951, Singapore
Cor Machina (Heart of the Machine) is an immersive and interactive experience combining poetry, sound, and light. Part of “Waterloo Street Stories 2024: Interplay” and Centre 42’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, this event celebrates the rich histories and communities of Waterloo Street.
Waterloo Street represents Singapore’s diverse heritage, and Cor Machina explores the connections between communities and the arts, symbolised by the typewriter as a relic with the poet as its beating heart. The typewriter’s mechanical clatter echoes modern life’s relentless grind, yet within this noise, there is beauty—a reminder that even in the machine, the human heart creates with hope.
Cor Machina captures this playfully, by inviting participants to explore these themes through creation. Audiences first enter an installation of pre-made prompts that draws from personal, communal memories and stories of the street. They’re invited to send in an order for a poem to the Proletariat Poetry Factory, which becomes a meta memory machine. Poets, musicians, and artists create new memories and stories from their inputs, blending them with the street’s past.
The work evokes collective remembrance and celebrates the street’s heritage in a contemporary context. The intent is to spark meaningful conversations, weaving together past and present, individual and collective experience. This performance is also in conjunction with Centre 42’s 10th Anniversary, serving to commemorate our placemaking and memory making on Waterloo Street.

Student Visual Storytelling Awards Exhibition: World Around Me
2024-09-09 11:00 - 2024-10-06 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
9 Sep to 6 Oct 2024
Library@ Orchard, Trend Gallery
Free admission
Open daily between 11am – 9pm (Closed on Public Holidays)
Join us in celebrating the first-ever Student Visual Storytelling Awards, where the recipients respond to the theme “World Around Me”. From capturing the essence of their surroundings through keen observation to sharing introspective personal narratives, these projects reveal how student storytellers perceive and engage with their environments.

Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship
2024-09-12 - 2024-11-15 | DECK Office (Singapore International Photography Festival), 192 Waterloo Street, Skyline Building, Singapore, 187966, Singapore
The Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship seeks to play a role in shaping the photography community in Southeast Asia. In the 9th Singapore International Photography Festival (SIFP), the scholarship will subsidise majority of the programme fees directly related to SIPF’s Portfolio Review and selected Professional Development Programmes. (View all scholarship-eligible SIPF programmes here.)
Apply for Scholarship
To apply for the Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship, fill out this electronic form. SIPF aims to inform you about your application outcome within seven (7) working days.
Eligibility

The scholarship is open to all applicants of South-East Asian descent only.
Applicants at any stage of their professional development are welcome to apply. You do not need to be a full-time practicing photographer or artist to be eligible for this award.
Priority will be given to first-time applicants who have not previously received this award. Previous recipients of this award are the most welcomed to apply again.

Scholarship Coverage
Under the Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship, there are two grants:

Portfolio Review Grant
This grant subsides up to 80% of programme fees directly related to the 9th SIPF Asia Meet: Portfolio Reviews. This grant is limited to 18 recipients.
Programme Grant
This grant subsidises up to SGD380 of programme fees directly related to eligible 9th SIPF Masterclasses & Seminar. This grant is limited to 12 recipients.

For more information about the Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship, visit this link.
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The Anton Gautama Professional Development Scholarship is made possible with the generous patronage of Stephen Gunawan, Lisa Gautama and the Gautama Family, created in loving memory of the late documentary photographer, Anton Gautama, who believed that the pursuit of a photographic practice requires an open mind for critique and continued learning to shape one’s photographic voice.
The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) is an international platform which aims to promote the arts and the appreciation of photography arts, as well as critical thought and academic discourse on photography in Southeast Asia. The festival is organised by DECK Photography Art Centre Ltd.

River of Life: An Intercultural Odyssey
2024-09-12 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
12th September 2024, 8 pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
Dive into a visual and musical odyssey as the magic of five rivers unfolds, revealing the evolution of life through mesmerising original compositions by prolific composers Avik Chari, Chok Kerong, Dr. John Sharpley, Eric Watson, and Gu Wei. These five original compositions will be performed by the NP Collective, an ensemble managed by Brahmastra Arts House. The concert will also feature Sarfaraaz Khan, one of the leading exponents of the Sarangi, as a soloist.
This concert bridges Indian classical and folk musicians with Western classical music composers, creating a harmonious blend of both worlds. The fusion of diverse musical traditions highlights the universality of music, bringing together the unique sounds and rhythms of Indian and Western classical traditions in a unified, transcendent performance.
The concert is supported by the START and Sands Innovation Fund – National Arts Council (Singapore) with venue partnership by Esplanade Co.
The concert is directed by Gildon Choo and artistically directed by multi-award-winning composer and accomplished flautist, Niranjan Pandian. The NP Collective musicians include:
* Niranjan Pandian (Music Director / Flautist / Konnakol)
* T Ramanan (Mridangam)
* NJ Pravin (North Indian Folk Percussions)
* Fabian Lee (Acoustic and Upright Bass)
* Tan Wen Bin (Cello)
* Eshan Denipitiya (Electric Keys)
* Bryan De Rozario (Tenor Saxophone)
* Muraledharan Naidu (Drums)
About Brahmastra Arts House
Brahmastra Arts House is a leading arts institution renowned for its high-quality arts, cultural, music, and language-based productions. The house supports four ensembles: Brahmastra Ensemble, Brahmastra Multi-Ethnic Ensemble, The Vamshika Quintet, and The NP Collective, performing at local and international festivals. Notable productions include the “My Identity” series, “Venu Nadam” series, “7 Wonders of Tamil” as part of the Tamil Language Festival 2022, “7 Wonders of Punggol” as part of Arts In Your Neighbourhood 2019, and “In Sanga Senses: Poetries of the Human Experience” as part of the Tamil Language Festival 2024. Brahmastra has also supported commissions presented at the Culture Festival 2021, Heritage Festival, Kala Utsavam 2020, and Singapore Writer Festival 2023. Brahmastra Arts House is led by multi-award-winning composer and accomplished musician Niranjan Pandian, who has pushed boundaries and built an ecosystem connecting musicians across the Southeast Asian diaspora.
About NP Collective
NP Collective is an Indian Jazz fusion ensemble that brings together Indian classical and Jazz musicians, fostering a confluence of ideas and shared musical moments on and off stage. Launched in 2022 as part of “Our Conversations: Our Festive Stories” by Our Tampines Hub, the NP Collective later presented its original concert, “Samavaya: A Euphonic Co-Existence,” at the Indian Performing Arts Convention 2023 held at the Esplanade Annex Studio.

Subconscious
2024-09-13 11:00 - 2024-09-29 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Lower Gallery 1, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, 188977, Singapore
Subconscious is Betty Goh’s long term project about the introspective reflections of her soul and subconscious.
Growing up in the heart of Singapore, the adrenaline rush and vibrancy of this busy city excites her. At the same time, she feels an amount of unspoken loneliness, tension and dilemma hidden beneath the surface. These overlapping and complex emotions are often expressed through Betty’s subconscious during her daily street walks and hence, the result of her visual poetry.
Through her unique use of reflections, shadows, silhouettes, long exposure, lines, shapes and spaces, Betty captures the subtle psychological aspects of a busy urban street life. While her work exudes a sense of mystery, imagination and surrealism, all her street work is un-posed and un-staged, captured within a single exposure, and with zero or minimal edits. Majority of the photos in this exhibition were shot on the streets of Singapore and some were captured in Tokyo. As a keen Leica camera user, Betty has been using the Leica Q2 and Leica Q3 cameras to capture her work.
Come visit this exhibition to celebrate Betty’s passion for abstract street photography.
This exhibition is supported by Objectifs Centre for Photography & Film and Leica Singapore.

An Evening of Jingju
2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore, Singapore, 188064, Singapore
Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) invites you to an evening dedicated to the art of Jingju and a dialogue of cultures. This event will feature a demonstration of techniques and selected excerpts from Jingju works presented by ITI students, offering an exploration of this traditional theatre form.
Highlighting the evening is an introduction by and Q&A with Mdm Li Qiu Ping, the distinguished Stephen Riady Master Chair in Jingju, who returns to teach this art form at ITI for the first time in six years.
Jingju is celebrated for its intricate combination of singing, dialogue, acting, and acrobatics. Recognised on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Jingju is one of the four Asian traditional forms that students at ITI study through nine-week intensive immersions as part of the intercultural training programme.

[Collected on Paper] Occasion #1: Time Capsules
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-12-21 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
A book showcase initiated by Hong Shu-ying
14 Sep to 21 Dec 2024
Objectifs Library
Free admission
Related events
Book Sharing (Please register here)
Date & Time: Wed 2 Oct, 7.30pm – 9pm
Location: Objectifs Workshop Space
Free admission
Book Club #1: Time Capsules (Please register here)
Date & Time: Thu 14 Nov, 7.30pm – 9pm
Location: Objectifs Annexe
Free admission
PREMISE
“[collected on paper] has a simple premise. It intends to combine:

the magic of hearing an artist or bookmaker share about their process, and
the luxury of time and comfort when reading in a library.

An art book is a curious object—it’s an artwork you can touch and carry around. It can have pictures and texts, or many pictures and no text, or even texts and no pictures.
Art books afford a private space and mode of encounter that can be revisited freely and repeatedly. While I love the conversations surrounding books and their makers at an art fair, it’s an awfully extroverted endeavour. [collected on paper] offers a chance to explore different art books and the creators’ thoughts in an intimate setting, with notes on their processes and materials.”
MODE
A selection of books will be presented alongside a book club under a particular idea on each occasion. The showcase is held within an existing art book library, allowing the books to be encountered in the context of other art books.
The first occasion will reflect on the idea of time capsules. On this occasion, the books selected for discussions related to time capsules contain images that share certain qualities with the capsules themselves:

most of the images in these books were not originally intended to become part of a book.
these images, like most in books, gain additional readings over time, but they also become irreplicable, as the shift in time directly impacts their context.

[collected on paper] is co-programmed by Hong Shu-ying and Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film.

Occasion #1: Time Capsules
A time capsule is a container where things are well-kept and protected from the elements. I’ve always found it fascinating that everyday objects can become archived and emblematic of their era once they are placed in a time capsule. These items aren’t necessarily exclusive or rare but serve as a snapshot of what the capsule’s creator valued at that moment. The very existence of a time capsule implies that care and resources have been dedicated to preserving these objects.
On this occasion, the books selected for discussions related to time capsules contain images that share certain qualities with the capsules themselves:

most of the images in these books were not originally intended to become part of a book.
these images, like most in books, gain additional readings over time, but they also become irreplicable, as the shift in time directly impacts their context.

Books Featured 📚📚📚

Aparna Nori – 24 Slides
George Wong – Wallet
Lai Yu Tong – Things I Bought, Things I Threw Away, Things I Ate, Things I Saw, Things I Made, and Other Things (For Future Reference)
Lou / Atelier HOKO – Spider & Man

About Hong Shu-ying
Hong Shu-ying 方舒颖 is an artist who collects and works with found images and materials. She recontextualises familiar sights and sounds to highlight patterns, repetitions, and contradictions related to inheritance and ways of learning.
Her recent projects delve into informal archives, which act like personal and communal time capsules that encapsulate the banalities and peculiarities of life. These include handwritten elements found in scores and annotations, alongside amateur videos and images. This fascination is informed by her experiences growing up in amateur Chinese orchestras and the internet.
Shu holds a BFA (Hons) in Media Art (Photography) from Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design, and Media. She was awarded the Kwek Leng Joo Prize of Excellence in Photography and featured in the 6th Women in Film and Photography Showcase by Objectifs (Singapore). Recently, she had her first solo presentation at Esplanade (Singapore) as part of the Singapore Art Week 2024. She has participated in exhibitions, showcases, and festivals internationally, including in Austria, Cambodia, China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens presents Lorong Boys featuring Genevieve Seah
2024-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
Let homegrown star Genevieve Seah and the Lorong Boys serenade you into a soft sunset with evergreen songs and bopping tunes from the recent past — so spread out your picnic mats, bring your dancing shoes and you are all set for a classy evening in the Singapore Botanic Gardens!

Now Showing: Karaoke! Playing the ♯ and ♭
2024-09-14 19:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Annexe, Objectifs
14 Sep 2024, 7.30pm
Entry by donation
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Playing the ♯ and ♭ Zine-making Workshop (Register here)
14 Sep 2024, 5pm–6.30 pm
$10 per pax
Join us for a zine-making workshop revolving around music in film!
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Everyone is welcome to sing! – that is the general mantra of karaoke. Since its invention, karaoke has evolved into a cultural and popular phenomenon, specifically in Asian countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Vietnam. In these lands, singing takes various forms and is carried out in locations such as bars, KTVs, homes, cafes, weddings, and funerals. The communal act is not only entertaining and fun, it can also provide a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Exploring the social impact of this beloved activity, Karaoke! Playing the ♯ and ♭ presents short films where realities, dreams, and fears converge with the act of singing. Whether as a form of escapism, the yearning for something more, or a chance to dance the night away – these films invite you to experience the rhythm of their world.
This screening is part of Objectifs’ new quarterly film programme, Now Showing, which highlights the artistic, playful, and expressive form of short and medium length films. Beyond film screenings, the programme is also a space for discussions and activities.

Brahms. Bernstein. Beethoven. re:Sound with Carla Leurs
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore Symphonia Company Limited 11 Empress Place #01-02 Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 179558, Singapore
Dutch violinist Carla Leurs, concertmaster of the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra leads re:Sound in this concert celebrating three composers who shaped the world of music.
Featured on the programme is the exuberant West Side Story Suite arranged for solo violin and orchestra by Paul Bateman from the musical by Leonard Bernstein, Beethoven’s First Symphony which paid tribute to the classical symphonic masters Mozart and Haydn but also signalled the revolution that Beethoven was to bring to music.
The concert opens with Brahms’ Theme and Variations from the String Sextet op. 18, masterfully orchestrated for re:Sound’s strings by Tan Chan Boon.
PROGRAMME
Johannes Brahms/Tan Chan Boon
Theme and Variations from String Sextet Op. 18
Leonard Bernstein (arr. Paul Bateman)
West Side Story Suite (arr. for solo violin and strings, soloist: Carla Leurs @violin.carla)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

Playwrights Breaking Things
2024-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 42WS Black Box, 42 Waterloo Street S187951, 42WS Black Box, 42 Waterloo Street S187951, Singapore, Singapore, S187951, Singapore
The four writers of Centre 42’s Playwright’s Professional Development Residency have spent the past couple of months reading, writing, and thinking about what it means to break things: old habits, the fear of writing, new ground, comfortable forms… even the play itself. How do they break with familiar ways of entering and exploring a play, and what fresh insight into their processes can that unlock?
Come join us for a reading of some texts followed by a chat with the residents, as they share some of their personal writing discoveries from the first chapter of their two year residency, facilitated by residency leads Jean Tay and Joel Tan.

1824
2024-09-16 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore, 038981, Singapore
Evening Concert I
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Schubert Arpeggione Sonata a minor D 821
Schubert String Quartet no. 14 in d minor D 810 ‘Death and the Maiden’
Evening Concert II
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Schubert Octet in F major D 803
‘I have written very few new songs, but instead I have tried my hand at several kinds of instrumental music and composed two string quartets and an octet (…) the latest news in Vienna is that Beethoven is giving a concert, at which his new symphony, three selections from the new Mass, and a new overture are to be performed.’
– Schubert writing to his friend Leopold Kupelwieser in Rome on 31 March 1824 ~ referring to Beethoven’s newly completed Ninth Symphony, his Consecration of the House Overture, and his Missa Solemnis
1824 is a celebration by Chamber Music and Arts Singapore (CMAS) of the 200th anniversary of this monumental year for chamber music and the cornerstone works written by Schubert in this year.
This historically-significant project features the internationally-acclaimed chamber musicians of CMAS:
Florent Héau, french solo clarinetist
Julianne Lee, violist of Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet
Eckart Runge, founding cellist of Artemis Quartet
Tang Tee Khoon, concert violinist and founder of CMAS
Yang Shuxiang, Singaporean concert violinist
with friends of CMAS from Resound Collective and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music:
Wang Xu, double bass
Alan Kartik, horn
Lim Tee Heong, bassoon
Ning An, piano
Event Time & Date: 16-17 Dec, 8pm to 9.10pm

TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes
2024-09-18 - 2024-10-16 | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
TENUNAN: A View on Tapestry of Historical Processes explores Kain Tenunan, or Songket, as a metaphor to explore the intricacies of historical developments. Known for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance, Songket mirrors the complexity of weaving historical narratives.
Curated by Bruneian veteran artist Osman Mohammad, this exhibition draws parallels between the art of Songket weaving and the fabric of history. Each thread in Songket represents different societal elements—social movements, economic changes, and cultural shifts — interwoven to create a comprehensive tapestry of human experience. Just as weavers design patterns in Songket, historical events form patterns that reflect societal dynamics, trends, and transformations.
Featuring works by Bruneian artists Yasmin Jaidin, Faizal Hamdan, and Armacester Arsad, TENUNAN invites viewers to appreciate the interconnectedness of historical moments, highlighting the skill and vision needed to navigate and shape pivotal events. It underscores the importance of preserving our collective legacy and understanding the complex interactions that shape our history.
Join us for a curator’s tour and artist talk on 21 Sept at 2:30pm – registration required.
TENUNAN is part of The Idea of North — a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.

The Idea of North 2024
2024-09-18 19:00 - 2024-09-21 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
The Idea of North 2024 is a vibrant four-day festival in Singapore celebrating 40 years of bilateral ties between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. Featuring emerging and established creatives and business professionals from both nations, focusing on future collaborations, revealing intriguing cultural connections, and fostering artistic exchanges.
Organised by Global Cultural Alliance, this biennial festival aims to enhance people-to-people connections through the arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and celebrate the rich cultural ties between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam! Check out our website for the full programme offering!

Natural Geometry
2024-09-19 12:00 - 2024-09-29 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Organised by ART:DIS
Curated by John Tung
19 to 29 Sep 2024
Venue: Objectifs Chapel Gallery
Free admission
Fern Wong, a self-taught artist with Down syndrome, captivates with her intricate patterns and vibrant colors inspired by nature. The “Natural Geometry” exhibition showcases her drawings and papercut techniques, highlighting the natural world’s inherent patterns, from tree branches to crystal formations. Each piece reflects her intuitive understanding and meticulous attention to detail, inviting viewers to appreciate nature’s complexity and the joy of creative expression. Wong’s art embodies the harmony and interconnectedness of all living things.
About ART:DIS
ART:DIS exists to serve and create opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts. By adopting the definition used within Singapore’s Enabling Masterplan, this means we are committed to enabling, empowering and engaging persons whose prospects of securing, retaining and advancing in education and employment are substantially reduced as a result of physical, sensory and/or intellectual disabilities.
As one of the few social service agencies (SSAs) in Singapore that accepts students or artists with physical, sensory and/or intellectual disabilities, this means we have differentiated approaches to learning, training and collaborating which are adapted to suit the students’ and artists’ accessibility needs.

Festival Friends
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
FESTIVAL FRIENDS is a panel discussion that takes the significance of friendships as a starting point for investigating modes of collaboration, capacity building and festival making within the Southeast Asian region. With prolific practitioners Syazni Bakar and Amali Hj Rosli from National Theatre Festival Brunei, and Sahirrah Safit and Masturah Oli of Asian Youth Theatre Festival (SG), the panel topics will include the challenges of building robust artistic networks across the region, the nuances of working as a creative producer, and the importance of creating platforms that amplify diverse artistic voices.
Following the panel discussion will be a Producers Social networking session hosted by Producers SG, where Bruneian artists and producers will have the opportunity to hang out and network with their new Singaporean friends.
FESTIVAL FRIENDS is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.

SPEAKERS:
Syazni Bakar, National Theatre Festival Brunei
Syazni is a theatre enthusiast and has been involved with theatrical performance since 2010. He’s been active in the creative scene as he has worked with multiple creative organisations that produced stage performances, creative events, and photo and video productions. He co-founded the theatre company 247 Studios in 2019, with a hope to further develop the theatre community, and offer opportunities for creatives in Brunei who would like to try theatre. In August 2021, Syazni organised Brunei’s first National Theatre Festival.
Amali Hj Roslin
Amali Hj Roslin has been active in the Bruneian creative industry since 2013, taking the rare opportunity to put his degree in Professional Communications and the Media into good use. He has delved into theatre, music, film and TV both audience-facing and back-end. His keen interest is mainly to empower and develop local talents, whilst consequently strengthening and expanding the creative industry. Through 247 Studios, as Co-Founder, he has embraced the art of producing as a form to merge his passion for the arts both on and off the stage. Believing Brunei has much more to offer to the world, he is constantly on the search for ways to level up its creative industry at both the individual and community level.
Sahirrah Safit
A National Arts Council of Singapore Scholar, Sahirrah has attained a BA (hons) in Theatre Arts- Acting Major from the University of Essex, United Kingdom in 2012. Passionate about all things theatre, she has performed, directed, produced and stage-managed numerous shows with various theatre companies and production houses both locally and internationally for over 10 years. A strong believer in theatre arts education, she has taught in multiple schools and institutions, as well as an adjunct lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. Over the years, Sahirrah has developed a strong passion for teaching and believes theatre has the potential to empower youths to create a better world for all. Sahirrah has worked behind the scenes for AYTF as a consultant, facilitator and co-ordinator until 2023, when she formally took on the role of Festival Director.
Sahirrah recently started her own company Fat Cat Theatrics and hopes to engage more youth in Singapore through Art invested projects.
Masturah Oli
Masturah Oli is an actor, host and theatre-maker. She graduated with BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, validated by the University of Essex (East 15 Acting School). She was awarded Best Graduate and represented her cohort as Valedictorian. Masturah was also a recipient of the MENDAKI Special Achievement Award for Excellence, MENDAKI Anugerah Award (2017) and the SINDA Excellence Award (2017).
In April 2024, Masturah was cast as the lead role in Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, How I Learned To Drive, as part of Esplanade’s TRIP programme for young Directors. Other Selected Theatre include: Mari Kita Main Wayang, (The Esplanade, 2023), Fair Play (Wild Rice, 2019 & 2023), Opposition (The Necessary Stage & Drama Box, 2022), Blank Can Change (The Necessary Stage, 2021), Acting Mad (The Necessary Stage, 2019 & 2022), Anak Melayu (Teater Kami, 2019), Rubber Girl on the Loose (Cake Theatre, 2019)
Masturah is also a theatre educator, she teaches Drama programmes at Yishun Innova Junior College, Bedok View Secondary School, Raffles Institution and Marymount Convent School. In 2023, Masturah was appointed as Co-Artistic Director of Buds Theatre and looks forward to bringing her creative and artistic vision to life.
Moderator: Shaifulbahri Mohamad
Shaifulbahri Mohamad (Shai) is a creative producer and arts educator. He is the Artistic Director of Bahri & Co and an Organising Member of Producers SG. He graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with an MA in Creative Producing (Distinction).
He enjoys working with artists who make art collaboratively across mediums, with a view towards transnational collaborations that break borders and barriers in art-making. He has produced work in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and the United Kingdom and is currently developing projects with South Korea and Canada. He recently returned to performance-making, creating the theatrical walking experience, Tampines Boy.

RENTAK/S: Explorations of Traditional Soundscapes
2024-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | 10 Square, 181, Orchard Road, #10-01, Orchard Central, Singapore, Singapore, 238896, Singapore
RENTAK/S: EXPLORATIONS OF TRADITIONAL SOUNDSCAPES explores the dynamic approaches to traditional sounds (rentak) across different genres, disciplines, geographical borders (rentas). The panel discussion celebrates the possibilities and (re)presentations of traditional sounds within the local and/or regional cultural landscape.
Join our esteemed panel of multi-instrumentalists Megat Muhammad Firdaus, Safuan Johari; and Elisha Tiga and Yazid Damit of the Elisha Tiga Eksperiment, as they share several best practices and innovative approaches in integrating traditional sounds with other genres; foster cross-border collaborations, and envision the future possibilities for the music scene locally and regionally.
RENTAK/S is part of The Idea of North – a 4-day festival commemorating the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between Brunei and Singapore.

Speakers:
Elisha Tiga (Brunei Darussalam)
Elisha Tiga is the founder of The Elisha Tiga Eksperiment, Brunei’s premiere jazz collective that aims to spread the interest of jazz through various reiterations of the genre; of which one of them is the modernisation of traditional music.
Elisha threw himself into the music industry while pursuing his studies in Malaysia. Basing himself in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the thirst for knowledge in all the hustle and bustle put him in the position of a producer, composer, arranger, instrumentalist and an artist in his own right working with some of the most established artists in the region.
This over-stimulation also inspired him to build himself as an artist that looks into the past; diving into various ethnic roots to create a unique sonic palette in his compositions in the pursuit of bridging ideas from different generations, genres and cultures.
Yazid Damit (Brunei Darussalam)
Yazid is a Bruneian musician that has years of experience being involved in Brunei’s music scene specifically in the fields of Brunei’s traditional music. He also has his hearts in the importance of education and research more specifically in the fields of traditional malay music and looking ways into integrating these traditional elements in a modern setting; conducting classes across Brunei to bring local heritages into the community.
Yazid is also a seasoned local music producer and song arranger working with local artists and projects in keeping local original music alive and well. As a musician musician he is a seasoned keyboard player, being able to play a variety of genres and setting accompanying bruneian artists for live performances locally and internationally.
Megat Muhammad Firdaus (Singapore)
Megat Muhammad Firdaus, also known as Megat, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director with a strong passion in Malay traditional and multi-ethnic music. Graduated with a First Class Honors Bachelor’s degree from the University of West London in Sound and Music in 2022, Megat has since continued to share and showcase his works in Singapore and internationally.
An active leader in the local music community, Megat is currently the ambassador for Gemadah, a Malay Traditional Music Festival event organised by Singapore Malay Traditional Musician Association in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Language Ambassador for the Malay Language Council by National Heritage Board, Conductor for the Impressions of Nanyang Arts Association (INYAA), Executive Director of yIN Harmony and Co-Founded Orkestra Sri Temasek (OrST), the first fully acoustic Malay Chamber Orchestra in 2011.
Megat has always been fascinated and inspired by the beauty and meaning behind the different art forms in Asia and hopes to be part of the larger community of ASEAN musicians and practitioners in introducing Singapore’s unique blend of multicultural music with INYAA.
Safuan Johari (Singapore)
Safuan Johari is an artist who works primarily as a composer, music producer and sound designer. Music-making is usually a world building exercise and the resulting microcosms often meander through traditional, experimental and popular topographies of Nusantara (Maritime Southeast Asia) culture. Started out as a prominent figure in Singapore’s underground music scene, he has expanded his practice into composing for theatre, dance, films and multimedia installations. Individually and as a collaborator, Safuan has performed, exhibited or presented works at Palais de Tokyo Paris, Festival/Tokyo, Perth Festival, Worldwide Festival Sète, Singapore International Festival of the Arts and Singapore Fringe Festival.

Immortal
2024-09-20 19:00 - 2024-09-21 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Stamford Arts Centre, 0202, 155 Waterloo Street, Singapore, Singapore, 187962, Singapore
What is righteousness? How does one define righteousness? Is it justifiable to compromise one’s righteousness to achieve cosmic balance? This play aims to discuss these existential questions in the eyes of a figure steeped in Hindu mythology, Ram of the Axe who is also widely believed to be one of the first disciples of ancient indian martial arts. Audience will take a journey through time with Ram as he explores complex concepts such as the guru-disciple relationship, redemption, and sacrifices in the path to achieve cosmic balance.
The Indian martial arts of Silambam and Kalaripayattu will play a vital role in the play. Recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of Singapore, techniques of Silambam will be used in the choreography of the multiple fight sequences in the play. The inclusion of martial arts in this play aims to provide a wholesome experience to the audience while showcasing its cultural heritage.
