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28 things to see, do, eat and watch this July in Singapore
Fourth of July parties, the SG50 movie, the LKY musical, tons of artisan markets and beach parties—all happening in Singapore this month.
Meeting-Melting
This contemporary Japanese dance performance fuses energetic dance moves with a hip soundtrack, choreographed by Ikuyo Kuroda and performed by Kuroda and Mamiko Oe.
dirtsong
The showcase celebrates contemporary Australian aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, culture, experience and identity, performed in 11 different aboriginal languages by Black Arm Band, a collective of renowned Indigenous singers.
Versus
With its distinct blend of stirring music, composite stage imagery and searing text, Versus continues Cake Theatrical Production’s tradition of constructing clarity from the irrational. The result is a work rooted in history while urgently experimental.This production is based on a new text by Michelle Tan and directed by Natalie Hennedige.
Guts & Steel
Local quartet T’ang Quartet teams up with pianist Melvyn Tan, who will be playing the harpsichord, fortepiano and other period instruments, for a contemporary rendition of classical works.
Returning
In collaboration with different generations of dancers and creative artists in Singapore, five choreographers – Meenakshy Bhaskar, Jenny Neo, Osman Abdul Hamid and Low Ee Chiang – construct a performance rooted in the traditions of Chinese, Malay and Indian dance. In the process, Returning celebrates the exchange and passing on of ideas, experiences and passion for dance.
Dementia
In this harrowing film, Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó uses a heady mix of music, dark humor and fantastic décor to bring forth the issues of morality and the perils of the disabled. Set in post-socialist Hungary, a world famous psychiatric hospital is on the brink of being shut down. Questions like what can society reap from prolonging the […]
Live Music by Bandwagon
Bandwagon will be hosting their second session of live music, featuring local alternative-rock band ANECHOIS, indie-rock band December Avenue from the Philippines, Homogenic with their electronica and pop sounds, and many more.
Nanyang The Musical
This coming-of-age story, inspired by the tumultuous lives and times of Singapore’s first-generation artists, depicts an up-and-coming painter from Xiamen moving to Shanghai to advance his artistic career. The musical will be directed by Alec Tok, and music is by lyricist Xiaohan and composer Eric Ng. It will be performed in Mandarin with English subtitles.