Revolutionary Model Play 2.0
Unfolding live onstage through the innovative use of cameras and video projections, this documentary-style performance examines the cultural and artistic significance of Madam Mao (wife of Mao Zediong)’s Revolutionary Model Plays, which combines traditional Chinese opera with patriotic storylines. Eight different languages will be employed to explore existential questions about art, culture and representation.
Smriti Padha (Memory Route)
This dance performance is inspired by the story of Dussasana Vadham (The Slaying of Dussasana), and centers on the struggle for sovereignty between India’s rival Pandava and Kaurava clans. This is presented by Santha Bhaskar, with dancers from Kerala Kalamandalam and Bhaskar’s Arts Academy, and performed in Sanskrit and Malayalam with English subtitles.
14 things to see, do and eat this week in Singapore (Jul 6-10)
Take your pick from Spanish parties, DJ gigs, local film screenings and contemporary Chinese art.
The Kingdom of Splendour
A rapturous collection of works by emerging Chinese contemporary artist Wan Tai Feng can be found here, which depicts various rare animals set in alternate fantasy worlds.
Clean Bandit 2015
England-based four-piece band Clean Bandit performs here for the first time, bringing their rocking sound which fuses elements of both classical and dance music, cued from their latest album New Eyes.
The Macallan Rare Cask Experience
This interactive exhibition takes participants’ through the history of Macallan’s sherry seasoned oak casks and how they are produced. There is also an opportunity to try the much sought-after whiskey.
Singapore Food Festival 2015
Themed “A Fresh Taste of Tradition”, this year’s highlights include Streat, which brings together the best of Singapore’s hawkers and chefs serving up unique takes of Singapore’s street food, as well as Chinatown Food Street’s Mod-Local Fest which features fusion dishes. There is also Stories, a pop-up theatrical dinner series that weaves storytelling into a 5-course Singaporean […]
Uniqlo X Noise Singapore
Budding young talents from the popular art program Noise collaborate with high street giant Uniqlo to produce series of tees as part of the SG50 initiative.
The Chop House Daily Happy Hour
Enjoy beers straight from barrel to tap at The Chop House's daily Happy Hour.
The Heroines of Raja Ravi Varma
Homegrown Indian dance company Apsaras Arts is launching its donor and sponsorship program with this Bharatanatyam performance which centers on the lives of three heroines depicted in artist Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings.