“Tao Ye is emerging rapidly as a force to be reckoned with, as well as the most exciting name in modern dance.” – Time Out Beijing “Absolutely amazing … An extraordinary experience for the audience.” – Västerbottens-Kuriren (Sweden) After their sold-out performance at da:ns festival nine years ago, the acclaimed TAO Dance Theater takes the stage at […]
Once upon a time, in a marvellous multiverse of musical fairy-tale heroes and villains… The Witch, the Wolf, the Giant and the Stepmother have unleashed pandemonium on the kingdom. Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame) and the Baker assemble to avenge the evils dealt to the people. On their mission to save […]
Delve into the intricate layers of a Nusantara folktale in the reimagination of Bawang Putih Bawang Merah—a captivating exploration of courage, challenging societal norms, and the unexpected twists of fate. This darkly humorous and witty production breathes new life into the well-known tale, focusing on the equally enchanting stepsisters, Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah. Amidst […]
Moby Dick by Plexus Polaire (FR/NO) is a programme under Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2024. It is the image of the ungraspable phantom of life; and this is the key to it all. ― Herman Melville, Moby Dick An ancient white whale, a captain steering his ship into destruction and the inner storms […]
A work inspired by the power of the voice, and what voices and our breath can bring into being, with 'suara' meaning 'voice/sound' in Malay, and 'oro rua' in Māori, meaning 'to resonate'. SUARA / Oro Rua imagines a distant, post-anthropocentric future long after the world has gone silent...until the day our fossilised voices once […]
Synopsis Seeking anchor in a world buffeted by unrest, All The World's A Sea presents the journeys of the uprooted and displaced — where despair and oppression sit alongside hope and resistance. A captured nose. A body in limbo. A transplanted tongue. Aberrant eyes. Ears lost in translation. Consciousness gone rogue. Who am I? What am I? […]
In the last two decades, Japanese rock band MONO has established themselves as forerunners in instrumental rock music across Asia, with several acclaimed studios and live albums under their belt. Blending delicate orchestral sounds with elements of progressive and hard rock, the band’s lush and layered sounds have garnered them fans from all over the […]
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. Three women leave China and set sail for Southeast Asia in the early 20th century, their voyage echoing […]
Made in SG, made for the world—The Island Voices invites you to an evening of musical excellence and cultural celebration. This concert offers an intimate introduction to an a cappella group which embodies the heart and soul of our nation. Their repertoire includes the R&B hit we can’t be friends (wait for your love) and upbeat party anthems like Yes, […]
The stage is set, and everything begins as it would in any theatre show. But then, chaos ensues—a flood warning is announced and the theatre suddenly transforms into an emergency centre as people rush in. Amid the turmoil, ordinary objects transform into something entirely unexpected and new—a blue tarp becomes the ocean, canned food turns […]
